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NAMING TRADITION

Chinese parents have sought for centuries: an auspicious name for their newborn and they got people to offer it. Nowadays, entrepreneurs have turned this naming tradition into a lucrative online business. P | 4-5

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CNA-Q hosts 2nd annual ‘Souk Areej min Baladi’

ollege of the North Atlantic- Qatar (CNA-Q) hosted its second annual ‘Souk Areej min Baladi’ (Flavours of my Homeland) event recently. C The campus courtyard was transformed into a bustling souk as students from 16 nationalities displayed their traditions and heritage through art, crafts, dancing, stage performances, and food.

Qatar University hosts annual meeting of SETAC

atar University (QU) hosted delivered by professionals and on March 21-22 this year’s undergraduate and graduate stu- Qannual meeting of the dents. QU student Noor Al Naimi Society for Environmental Tox- won the top undergraduate icology and Chemistry (SETAC). poster, while QU PhD student Themed “Environmental Kavita Nair, who is studying the Quality in the GCC: Addressing development of a sustainable the Challenges”, the meeting is solution to the environmental sponsored by QU and ExxonMo- impacts of chemical insecticide bil Qatar. It brought together over use in Qatar, was awarded the 90 delegates and representatives top student presentation. of government, academia and Dr Christopher Warren and (right) Prof Mariam Al Maadeed. In her remarks, Prof Mariam industry from the GCC countries. Graduate Studies, Prof Mariam Spill-Related Research and Mon- Al Maadeed said: “The meeting They had the opportunity to net- Al Maadeed; SETAC Arabian Gulf itoring 25 years after the Gulf Oil gives credibility to the fact that work and discuss the current and Branch President, Dr Christopher Spill”, “Assessing Environmen- Qatar University’s researchers future needs for environment Warren; and SETAC members tal Impacts and Ecosystem have been equipped to use state- research and development, and from the GCC countries, as well Well-Being”, and “Addressing of-the-art resources to conduct management and education. as QU faculty, students and staff. Future Challenges to Environ- cutting-edge research in marine Attendees included, QU Vice- The event’s programme fea- mental Quality”. Also on the science, atmospheric science, and President for Research and tured three sessions entitled “Oil programme was a poster session earth and terrestrial sciences.” 04 COVER STORY TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017

China’s ancient rite goes online over time

Beijing believed that a well-chosen name service Qimingtong, which essen- late 2014 with her business partner, AFP can ensure a lifetime of good tially means “Clear Naming.” Chen Jun, after working for two fortune. “They realise that the name will decades as a newspaper reporter n a one-room shop tucked inside Unlike in English, where one follow their child for their entire life, while pursuing a hobby helping a Beijing alley, a bearded draws from a lexicon of Josephs and be judged by their employers and friends and colleagues name their I74-year-old man in crimson Richards, a Chinese name can be have an impact on their values.” children. Qimingtong’s software tunic offers what Chinese parents created from any combination of Qimingtong operates almost uses an algorithm to compile the have sought for centuries: an aus- two or three characters. entirely online, with parents filling best names for a child based on picious name for their newborn. And for many Chinese parents, out web questionnaires and Zhang their parents’ responses to a per- But business has been tough making the right choice has become offering consultation services sonality quiz. It has been used by lately for Mao Shandong and oth- even more imperative as they seek through the popular messaging app more than 10,000 people. ers in his trade as tech-savvy to help their children stand out in WeChat. Zhang and her employees also entrepreneurs have turned the the world’s most populous A quick web search reveals help name dozens of newborns ancient naming tradition into a country. more than a hundred such busi- every day either via walk-ins or lucrative online business. “Parents care more and more nesses in China, each promising online consultations. “We can’t make a living these about personal brand,” said Zhang names that will pave the way for Rates range from 400 yuan days,” lamented Mao. Ruxin, the 37-year-old co-founder future success. ($60) to 10,000 yuan for a private Chinese have for centuries of the Beijing-based naming Zhang founded Qimingtong in consultation with Zhang. TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 COVER STORY 05

Liu Qiang, a police officer in central Henan province, and his wife wanted to use a modern naming method that still accounts for “bazi” -- the traditional belief in a destiny determined by one’s date of birth. “Bazi” or “eight characters,” refers to the eight digits denoting the year, month, date and hour of birth. It is believed to deter- mine the natural elements present in one’s life, such as metal, wood, water, fire and earth. A name can compensate for the elements that a child lacks. Liu’s son lacked a wood element, so Qim- ingtong named him “Bailin,” combining the characters for cypress tree and a mythical, dragon-like creature from Chinese folklore to create a name which his parents hope will help him forge a unique identity. “We want him to realise his personal dreams,” said Liu, 39. Chinese looking to move abroad or work for international companies may also seek help choosing an English name. At Lindsay Jernigan’s first job in Shanghai, she worked alongside Apple, Yoyo and Eleven. The last co-worker’s English name, inspired Two years ago she founded BestEnglishName. online, but we’re the only ones that truly under- by a Liverpool footballer’s jersey number, reg- com, which charges 248 yuan for a 30-minute stand the Chinese mentality,” Jernigan said. ularly caused confusion. Was the meeting with consultation via WeChat. “Naming is a way of self-expression. The Eleven, or at 11 am? Was she making a reserva- Some clients request English names that still demand is definitely here.” Not everyone shares tion for Eleven, or for 11 people? adhere to “bazi”, forcing Jernigan to get creative. her optimism. While her company was filled with “really If someone wants a water element, she may sug- Mao said he is ready to abandon his fortune- smart, driven” professionals, Jernigan, a 27-year- gest “Brook,” “Morgan” (a water sprite in Welsh), telling business, even as he scorns his rivals in old American, feared their names would hurt or “Lindsay,” which means “Linden trees by the the naming industry. “All those websites, they’re their prospects in English-speaking work water.” the scams,” he said with a sigh. “They don’t truly environments. “Of course you can just get lists of names understand Chinese tradition.” 06 COMMUNITY / MARKETPLACE TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017

Centrepoint launches SS17 collection

egional fashion retailer, Cen- sophisticated hues of purple, blue trepoint, recently launched and yellow; allowing guests to see Rits fabulous collection for a the key pieces come to life. stylish Spring Summer 2017 (SS17) The SS17 collection is comprised at the beautiful rooftop of Land- of nautical styling with a neo-twist mark Tower. with colourful stripes seen in both The prestigious event intro- an optical re-arrangement and in duced the region’s top tier media the classical nautical style for and fashion influencers to a range women. Fashionists can show off of trendy and contemporary fash- their pretty feet in a range of floral- ion, footwear and accessories for printed sandals and feminine to suit every woman’s style senti- sneakers, and formal leather loaf- women, men, teens and tots. pearl-detailed wedges this season. ment complete the Spring Summer ers. A pretty palette of pinks for little The presentation primarily Ladies can choose from a range of look As for men, the collection is girls and bright aquatic greens and showcased the style inspiration fashionable accessories to comple- inspired by 90s graphic styling blues help dapper tots and teens from Centrepoint’s Spring Summer ment their summer outfits with teamed with modern minimalism. get ready for the season. collection. Models, including men, lighter tones embellished with Men can put their best foot for- The main inspiration behind the woman and children, strutted on a Swarovski crystals and bright bohe- ward from a range of trendy collection this season is distinctive styled runway, amidst the season mian prints on bags. A range of matt, footwear, with a collection of smart styles and trendy looks to add glam- backdrop campaign colours in glossy and frosty makeup shades and comfortable sandals, high-top our to the Spring Summer night!

Q-Malayalam holds annual celebration -Malayalam, a prominent Alansiyar said that the current socio-literary organisa- socio-political situation in India Qtion of Keralite is worrying due to the rising expatriates in Qatar, organised influence of the fascist forces. recently the Q-Malayalam- “Fascism is born when the gov- Smile Hypermarket ernment tries to stifle freedom Sargasayahnam 2017 Cultural of expression and tries to con- Conference’ at the Indian Cul- trol the actions and words of tural Centre in Doha. the people,” he said. Sargasayahnam is the At the function, Alansiyar annual celebration of the organ- released the book “Khubhoos- isation which is marked by inuParayanullathu’ by handing several cultural programmes in over a copy to the Smile Hyper- Mwani Qatar marks World which hundreds of people par- market official Fayas Abdul ticipate. Famous Malayalam Rahman. Sheela Tomy intro- Autism Awareness Day actor and cultural activist Alan- duced the book to the audience. siyar was the chief guest at the Shiraz Sithara, Shan Riyas and atar Ports Management by Qatar and adopted by the function. Fayas Abdul Rahman also Company-Mwani Qatar United Nations General Assem- Speaking at the function, spoke. Qon Sunday participated in bly in a resolution issued on the ‘World Autism Awareness December 18. World Autism Day’ by lighting the company’s Awareness Day aims to increase building with blue light in soli- people’s awareness about peo- darity with the international ple, especially children, with campaign carried by ‘Autism autism.The day often features Speaks’ organisation. educational events for teachers, The second of April of each health care workers and par- year was designated as the ents, as well as exhibitions World Autism Awareness Day showcasing work created by based on a proposal submitted children with autism. TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 CAMPUS 07

DMIS organises talent show-cum-farewell gathering

MIS organised a talent show-cum-farewell gath- Dering to mark the sincere services of some teachers, who left DMIS recently, at Holiday Villa Hotel. The talent show was graced by the presence of Jayshankar Pillai, Director of Taleb Group of Schools; Padmini, Academic Auditor of Taleb Group of Schools; Rakesh Singh Tomar, Principal; and all in introducing each of the items. teaching and admin staff. The ‘Dha- The director of school and the maka Show’ was compered by academic auditor wished good luck Geetesh Vyas with lots of humour to all of them and assured them of any help needed in the future. The Principal also asked them to carry forward all the wonderful memo- ries of DMIS and appreciated the Assistant Principal, Jacob Mathew, for his effort to make the day a fruitful success. Finally, the vote of thanks was proposed by the Assist- ant Principal, Jacob Mathew for the presence everyone at the show. The wonderful gathering concluded with a farewell dinner sponsored by the school management. Tips to make your children bright at school

e’re deep into the school What are the consequences of musical or soccer team, this policy options, sure, but many teachers year and your middle- failing a class? How can I/should I can be an effective motivator to offer extra help. Encourage your Wschooler’s grades are still monitor those grades? Many improve those grades. son to ask when and where extra unstable. To make matters worse, schools use an online grade book Second: Make a plan with your help takes place. Extra help is typ- poor performance at school is erod- where teachers, students, and par- child ically a smaller group, so there’s ing your child’s self-esteem. ents have access to scores. This Choose what to focus on. If you more opportunity for your child to Parenting a middle school student makes for fewer surprises when get answers to the questions above, build rapport with her teacher and is complicated. Questions about report cards are distributed. Find you can use them to help your child get questions answered. when you are helping or when you out what the consequences of aca- budget her time. If your child knows Third: Work the plan are helicoptering loom large. But demic failure are. Most schools what big assignments are coming Consistent and clear dialogue there’s still time for improvement address failing grades by removing up, he can focus on tackling one is key as you move forward. I’m before summer kicks in. students from extracurricular activ- task at a time. willing to bet that once you have First: Learn as much as you ities. This policy is usually explicitly Get extra help. You don’t have the necessary information and a can What are my child’s grades in stated in the school handbook. If to hire a tutor or pay tuition at a plan, you and your child will feel each class? your child is highly invested in the learning center. Those are viable less anxious. 08 LIFESTYLE TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 Babies cry more in Canada, Britain and Italy

IANS genetics,” said Dieter Wolke, Pro- fessor at University of Warwick arents in Canada, Britain in Britain. As childcare and the and Italy have to deal with family unit has largely trans- Pgreater crying and fussing formed over the last half century by their babies than those in many and across different cultures, new other industrialised nations, new universal guidelines were needed research has found. for modern parents and health Struggling with wailing babies professionals to assess normal and is least common in Denmark, Ger- excessive levels of crying in babies. many and Japan, the study, So Wolke formulated universal published in The Journal of Pedi- charts for the normal amount of atrics, found. crying in babies during the first “Babies are already very dif- three months. ferent in how much they cry in the In an analysis of studies first weeks of life -- there are involving almost 8700 infants -- large but normal variations. We in countries including Germany, may learn more from looking at Denmark, Japan, Canada, Italy, different cultures in their first around two hours fifteen minutes cultures where there is less cry- the Netherlands and Britain -- twelve weeks. On average, it was per day at six weeks -- and ing and whether this may be due Wolke calculated the average of found that babies cry for around reduces gradually to an average to parenting or other factors relat- how long babies fuss and cry per two hours per day in the first two of 1 hour 10 minutes by the twelve ing to pregnancy experiences or twenty-four hours across weeks. Crying generally peaks at week mark. Decoration trends to revamp your home

et your home reflect your per- or exterior. Materials like wood, sonality. Use text on your wall, jute, glass and terracotta are fully Lor make the decor eco- recyclable and they make some friendly to add a tasteful touch to great decor products. Smart the surroundings, suggests an wooden centre piece, terracotta expert. planters and rugs made of jute Mahima Singh, Visual Merchan- brings out an earthy yet fresh look diser at Furlenco, a furniture rental to your living room. company, has decoded some of the 3D printing: When you con- design trends that could be incor- sider 3D printing, the choices are porated in your haven: empowering instead of overwhelm- Text infused: Depending on ing. Whether you’re seeking gilded your personality, decor could either hardware for your kitchen, or a be totally inspired by quirkiness or quirky chandelier for the dining you could add just a hint of it on room, 3D printing can make your some corners and liven it up. This design dreams come to life with kind of decor brings out friendly unparalleled ease. Incorporating vibes and makes it the highlight of this trend in lamps, chandeliers, your home. kitchen accessories, artwork, wall The easiest way to try it out is blackboard and put on your paint- end up making your house look too fixtures are a few ways to make by adding some text cushion cov- er’s hat. That way, you can have a colourful, kitschy and out of sync your home look tasteful and mod- ers which are relatable to your new thought or line to sketch with your idea of a ‘home you feel ern. Minimalistic home designs: thoughts or personality. Combine around everyday, and keep the euphoric about’. Minimalistic design is equivalent to it with some solid color cushions to quirkiness fresh forever. Eco-friendly homes: A shade simplicity. Designing your home kill the chaos, if any. Another way Indian décor: Indian interior of green has been chosen as colour with essentials and not going over- of adding these texts would be to design features rich textiles and fur- of the year. People across the globe board with the décor items is the get some texts printed of your niture, often handmade, using are getting into the trend of eco- key to a simplistic and clean-look- choice and frame it along on your traditional methods. Finding the friendly homes. These days people ing home. Incorporating colours photo wall. right balance is really important want to involve as much as green- like grey, white, black, wood, cream Paint a section of your wall as and very tricky as Indian decor can ery in their homes, be it in interior etc spread the minimalistic vibe. TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 FOOD 09

Cathy Barrow The Washington Post

ately, when I am asked to bring something to accom- Lpany a main dish at a gathering, I turn to a classic: the ter- rine. Sounds fancy, yet it’s nothing more than a dressed-up side or a This party salad seven-layer dip, neatly molded. A slice of a layered terrine makes for pretty party fare. Sure, there are long-cooked meaty ter- happens in a loaf pan rines, like pâtés, with ingredients precisely placed. Gaze into 17th cen- tury paintings of luxurious feasts and you’ll spy ceramic terrine molds there, with carved covers sporting a hare or chicken. But I’m dialing it back here - basically deliv- ering a composed salad with style. My loaf layers of sauteed egg- plant, whipped feta, herbs and tender roasted peppers combine to tuck in next to any roasted meat unmold properly. black pepper browned evenly.Stir in the tomato (hello, holiday or turkey) or serve A blend of goat cheese and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves paste, molasses, sumac, salt and as a hearty offering for the vegetar- cream cheese can be used instead 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves pepper; cook, stirring, for just a few ians at the party. of the feta-yogurt mixture; see the 12 ounces feta cheese, crumbled minutes until the eggplant is thor- Layered Mediterranean Variation, below. (see headnote) oughly coated but has not Eggplant and Feta 1/3 cup plain yogurt (regular or completely broken down. Remove Terrines MAKE AHEAD: The low-fat; see headnote) from the heat. Stir together the 12 servings (makes two mini- moulded terrines need to be refrig- 1/4 cup roasted white sesame cilantro and mint in a small bowl. loaf-pan-size terrines) erated for at least 6 hours, and up seeds, or more as needed Divide half the eggplant mixture Inspired by an aubergine salad to 3 days. Once unmoulded, they 1/4 cup black sesame seeds, or between each pan. Sprinkle with at London’s Ottolenghi takeaway, can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. more as needed the remaining cilantro-mint mix- these terrines serve a crowd with They do not freeze well. One 7-ounce jar roasted red ture. Add a single layer of roasted all the sweet, salty, smooth and tex- From columnist Cathy peppers, drained, and sliced into red peppers, then squeeze in the tural delights of the original. Offer Barrow. 1/2-inch strips (about 1 generous remaining feta-yogurt mixture. Add this layered beauty sliced and cup) the final layer of eggplant to each. served on spring greens with a Ingredients Fold in the plastic wrap overhang splash of Kalamata Dressing (see 1/4 cup olive oil Steps to completely enclose each layered related recipe), or with toasted pita 2 cloves garlic Heat the oil in a large wide skil- terrine in its own pan, gently press- chips as a dip. Carving a terrine can 1 pound firm, purple eggplant, let over medium heat. Once the oil ing down to compact them. be challenge. Use unscented den- peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes shimmers, add the garlic and cook Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (and tal floss or a long, thin and sharp (about 3 1/2 cups) for about 3 minutes (to flavour and up to 3 days). knife, running it under hot water 2 tablespoons tomato paste scent the oil). Remove the garlic Nutrition | Per serving (using between cuts, to make clean cuts. 1 1/2 tablespoons pomegranate (discard or reserve for another use) low-fat yogurt): 160 calories, 6 g You’ll need two mini loaf pans molasses and add the eggplant cubes. Cook, protein, 8 g carbohydrates, 12 g fat, or short ceramic terrines; it’s best 2 1/2 teaspoons ground sumac undisturbed, for 6 to 8 minutes, 5 g saturated fat, 25 mg cholesterol, not to build this in one long terrine, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt then stir and cook for an additional 350 mg sodium, 2 g dietary fiber, 4 because that makes it tricky to 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground 5 minutes, so the eggplant has g sugar. 10 HEALTH TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 Late sleeping raises depression in diabetics

IANS and psychological functioning in patients with Type 2 diabetes. f you are diabetic and prefer to “Learning more about the rela- go to bed late, you may be at an tionship between depression and Iincreased risk of developing circadian functioning might help depression, researchers say. us figure out strategies to improve According to a study, people physical and mental health for with Type 2 diabetes who are “night patients with diabetes,” Reutrakul owls” and prefer the evening for said. For the study, presented at the activity report having more symp- Endocrine Society’s 99th annual toms of depression -- regardless of meeting in Orlando, the team exam- the quality of their sleep -- than ined people with type 2 diabetes. those who sleep early and are early Because chronotype -- propen- risers. sity for an individual to sleep at a “These findings are important particular time during a 24-hour because depression is common in period -- may differ by geographic patients with Type 2 diabetes,” said location with a greater morning lead investigator Sirimon Reutrakul, preference near the equator, the The US group consisted of 194 For both groups, those who pre- Associate Professor at Mahidol Uni- researchers studied diabetic patients, 70 per cent of whom were ferred the evening reported more versity in Bangkok, Thailand. patients from two different geo- women, while the Thai group con- depression symptoms than did The study supports an associa- graphic regions: Chicago and sisted of 282 patients, 67 per cent those with a morning preference, tion between circadian regulation Thailand. of whom were women. the researchers said. New blood tests Thyroid dysfunction linked with heart failure to detect eople with higher levels of skin cancers underactive thyroid gland P(hypothyroidism) may be at esearchers have found that risk of severe heart failure, an two new gene-based Indian-origin researcher has found. Rblood tests can reliably According to the study, those detect previously unidentifiable with an overactive thyroid (hyper- forms of one of the most aggres- thyroidism) may be more likely to sive forms of skin cancer. have irregular, often rapid heart Having quick and accurate rate. A thyroid-stimulating hor- monitoring tools for all types of mone (TSH) blood test is used to metastatic melanoma, the med- check thyroid gland problems. ical term for the disease, may TSH causes the thyroid gland make it easier for physicians to to make two hormones: triio- detect early signs of cancer dothyronine (T3) and thyroxine increased likelihood of needing the annual meeting of the Endo- recurrence, the researchers said. (T4). T3 and T4 help to control mechanical assistance to the heart crine Society, ENDO 2017 in The new blood tests, which body’s metabolism and are needed with devices, transplantation or Orlando. To examine the associ- take only 48 hours, are currently for normal growth of the brain, death,” said led author Lakshmi ation between thyroid disorders only available for research especially during the initial years Kannan from the University of and the risk of adverse outcomes, purposes. of life. The findings showed that Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, US. including ventricular assist device “Our goal is to use these tests in patients with pre-existing heart “We also found that blood tests placement, heart transplantation to make more informed treat- failure, higher TSH, higher free T4 commonly performed to assess or death, Kannan and her team ment decisions and, specifically, and lower T3 concentrations were thyroid function, including thy- investigated 1,382 patients with to identify as early as possible each associated with more severe roid stimulating hormone (TSH) pre-existing moderate to when a treatment has stopped heart failure, while only higher levels and two distinct thyroid advanced heart failure. working, cancer growth has free T4 was associated with atrial hormones called thyroxine (T4) In the participants, subclini- resumed, and the patient needs fibrillation. “Our results indicate and triiodothyronine (T3), are cal hypothyroidism with TSH 7.0 to switch therapy,” said senior that having subclinical hypothy- associated with the severity of milli-international units per liter study investigator and derma- roidism, a mild decrease in thyroid heart failure,” Kannan said. (mIU/L) or higher was linked with tologist David Polsky, Professor function, is associated with The results were presented at worse survival. at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York. TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11 People ‘insecure’ in film industry: Vikram Bhatt

IANS stop getting films? What if my fans the industry and trying to make run away from me? “It takes a their mark, the whole nepotism ilmmaker Vikram Bhatt, Deepika (Padukone) to come out argument that has been going on. whose new web series “Spot- and say that I was depressed or It explores if there’s a sense of Flight” explores the dark side Pooja (Bhatt) to say that ‘I was alco- promiscuity. of Bollywood, says there are inse- holic’. For the rest of them, I don’t “So, it deals with all those things cure individuals in the film know if there is an image that they that have been there in Bollywood industry. want to portray. Good for them for the longest of times,” Bhatt said. Of late, multiple actors have then,” Bhatt said. Bhatt’s other digital series is spoken up about dealing with issues Talking about “Spotlight”, the “Gehraiyaan” in the horror genre, like depression, bulimia, alcohol- “Raaz” helmer says the 10-episode and before these, he had come up ism and more but it is still rare for web series deals with everything with “Maaya” -- which delved into people to talk openly about the that Bollywood has faced for “the the subject of BDSM. Talking about problems. longest of time”. “Gehraiyaan”, he said: “Call it hor- “(In India), I think people are too “’Spotlight’ is not based on any ror, noir or thriller, ‘Gehraiyaan’ not scared and insecure about leaving true events or a person but it is only explores supernatural ele- their place. If I accept that I am an based on many things that we have ments but will also explore human addict, the producers are going to heard of actors who are facing nature when it comes under threat.” app, the video on demand service stop coming to me, and what if I oblivion... The outsiders coming into The web series are available on Viu of Vuclip.

No language barrier Akhil’s new film launched khil Akkineni’s second Telugu outing, which will be directed by Vikram Kumar, went on the floors here yesterday. The in singing: Revanth Afilm was officially launched on Sunday. “It’s going to be a romantic actioner. The film was supposed to commence much ear- lier, but due to some changes, which Akhil’s father Nagarjuna had aahubali: The Beginning” suggested in the script, it had to be pushed,” a source from the film’s fame singer LV Revanth unit said. The makers are yet to finalise the lead cast. The project is “Bdoes not know Hindi, being bankrolled by Annapurna Studios. but he sang a number of Hindi chartbusters to win the ninth sea- son of reality TV show “Indian Idol”. He says there are no lan- Pawan Kalyan shoots 25th film guage barriers in singing, and he ctor Pawan Kalyan yesterday commenced shooting for his now plans to make a mark for upcoming yet-untitled Telugu project in Trivikram’s direc- himself in Bollywood. Ation. Portion featuring Pawan and Anu Emmanuel are currently Revanth, who belongs to Visa- being shot in Hyderabad. It happens to be Pawan’s 25th film and his khapatnam, in Andra Pradesh, and third collaboration with Trivikram after blockbusters “Jalsa” and currently resides in Hyderabad, “Attarintiki Daaredi”. Being produced by S. Radhakrishna, the film has lent his voice for more than made fun of me. But I took it as a also stars Keerthy Suresh as one of the leading ladies. 200 songs in southern films. He challenge. I want to make my mar- defeated Hyderabad-based PVNS ket value,” said the singer, who lost Rohit and Punjab’s Khuda Baksh his father even before he was born. ‘Naam Shabana’ gets Rs18.76 crore on Sunday night to clinch the “Then me and my brother “Indian Idol” trophy. Revanth said: worked hard to get a livelihood. I aam Shabana”, which shows actress Taapsee Pannu throw- “With this win, I have proved that want to have two voices now -- ing punches at the baddies and breaking their bones, has language is not a barrier when it one for Tollywood (Telugu film “Ngarnered box office collection of Rs18.76 crore in India. comes to singing. Now I am 80 to industry) and the other for Bolly- The Shivam Nair directorial has seen a good growth in the last three 90 per cent fine singing Hindi wood,” added the 26-year-old. days. It minted Rs 5.12 crore on March 31, Rs6.37 crore on April 1, and songs. But sometimes that south Revanth, who considers leg- Rs7.27 crore on April 2, the spokesperson of the film said in a state- Indian diction comes in between endary singer Kishore Kumar as ment. The film is getting significant demand from overseas market as I am not a trained singer.” his idol, says his life has completely and has been released in 37 countries and over 354 screens world- He said that when it came to changed after appearing on the wide. “Naam Shabana”, also starring Akshay Kumar and Manoj song selection, he had problems Sony Entertainment Television Bajpayee, is based on Taapsee’s character in Neeraj Pandey’s 2015 with diction. “There were so many show, judged by Sonu Nigam, action spy thriller film “Baby”. people, including my friends, who Annu Malik and Farah Khan. 12 HOLLYWOOD TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 ‘The Boss Baby’ dethrones ‘Beauty and the Beast’ AP ubiquitous. “Boss Baby” also evokes Baldwin’s old “Glengarry Glen Ross” he taskmaster toddler of “The character with quips like “Cookies Boss Baby” dethroned Dis- are for closers.” Tney’s “Beauty and the Beast” “Alec Baldwin’s voice is recog- at the box office with a $49m debut, nizable, in general. But he’s so handing its star Alec Baldwin what topical now because of some of the President Donald Trump might call other things he’s doing right now,” a “huge” no. 1 opening. Aronson said. “It’s a very distinc- Paramount Pictures suffered tive voice, and if you put it on a another flop with its controversy- baby, it’s funny.” plagued “Ghost in the Shell.” “Ghost in the Shell,” a remake of The DreamWorks Animation a classic 1995 Japanese anime film, release from 20th Century Fox, couldn’t compete with either fam- starring Baldwin as a suit-clad baby, ily-friendly release. The dystopian narrowly edged out the previous science-fiction thriller, starring two-week leader, according to stu- Scarlett Johansson, opened with just dio estimates Sunday. The $19m, a poor showing for a film that live-action “Beauty and the Beast” cost about $110m to make. took in $48m in its third weekend. Many took issue with the cast- “We expected a decent opening. We ing of Johansson as the cyborg that needle between honouring the modest $40.1m. Paramount has didn’t expect to be number one,” protagonist who was Japanese in source material and make a movie recently suffered a string of box- said Chris Aronson, Fox distribu- the original, calling it another for a mass audience. That’s chal- office disappointments. Last week, tion chief. example of Hollywood lenging, but clearly the reviews Viacom Inc. hired former Fox film Despite the popularity of “whitewashing.” didn’t help.” Audiences appeared head Jim Gianopulos to turn around “Beauty and the Beast” (nearly “We had hopes for better results to agree with critics, giving the film its film division. In limited release, $400m domestically in 17 days, and domestically. I think the conversa- a mediocre B CinemaScore. Focus Features’ “The Zookeeper’s $876.3m globally), “Boss Baby” was tion regarding casting impacted the “Ghost in the Shell” will instead Wife,” starring Jessica Chastain, able to attract its own family reviews,” said Kyle Davies, domes- hope to find more eager moviego- opened well with $3.3m at 541 loca- audience. tic distribution chief for Paramount. ers in Japan (where the casting tions. Based on Diane Ackerman’s Aronson credited that partly to “You’ve got a movie that is very controversy has not resonated) and non-fiction book, the film is about the appeal of Baldwin, whose important to the fanboys since it’s China next weekend. Opening in a woman’s efforts to save Jews dur- impression of Donald Trump on based on a Japanese anime movie. most other countries this weekend, ing the Holocaust. It will expand “Saturday Night Live” has lately been So you’re always trying to thread “Ghosts in the Shell” took in a next weekend.

‘Moonlight’ and Miranda Lambert triumphs in country awards ‘Transparent’ win GLAAD Media Awards iranda Lambert’s divorce been in a serious relationship from fellow country with pop star Gwen Stefani of No he Oscar winner Msuperstar Blake Shelton Doubt, while Lambert is involved “Moonlight” has won caused her deep pain but her with singer Anderson East. Tagain, taking best reflection on the heartache Entertainer of the Year, the film at the 28th annual brought her glory yesterday at highest profile award of the night, GLAAD Media Awards. the Academy of Country Music went for the second straight year Barry Jenkins’ coming-of- Awards. to Jason Aldean after his latest age portrait was honoured Lambert won Album of the chart-topping album “They Don’t by the GLAAD at the Year for “The Weight of These Know,” while Aldean’s sometime awards held at the Beverly Wings,” her two-disc work that -- and sharing it with me,” Lam- collaborator Thomas Rhett won Hilton Hotel in Beverly revolves around the disintegra- bert told the gala ceremony in Las Male Vocalist of the Year. Hills, California. The group tion of her nearly decade-long Vegas.Lambert thanked her Rhett also took Song of the nominated only two films relationship with Shelton. father who was in the audience Year for “Die a Happy Man” -- for the award. The other She also won Female Vocal- -- where Shelton was notably after a pointed spoof of a snafu nominee was “Star Trek ist of the Year, the eighth straight absent in a crowd of country at this year’s Oscars where “La Beyond.” On the TV side, Jill year that she has taken the honor. music A-listers. Lambert, 33, was La Land” was mistakenly Soloway’s “Transparent” “I just want to say thank you married to Shelton for four years announced as Best Picture won for outstanding com- for letting me ease my heartbreak after years of dating. He has since instead of “Moonlight.” edy series. TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 13

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olar wind and radiation were responsible for stripping the SMartian atmosphere, trans- forming Mars from a planet that could have supported life billions of years ago into a frigid desert world, new results from Nasa have revealed. “We’ve determined that most of the gas ever present in the Mars Mars’ atmosphere was atmosphere has been lost to space,” said Bruce Jakosky, principal inves- tigator for the Mars Atmosphere and lost to space: Nasa Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN), University of Colorado in Boulder. The findings showcased that about 65 percent of the argon (a processes that can remove CO2, so different - warm enough for water rocks, or an atmosphere can be noble gas which is the third-most this gives the minimum amount of to flow on the surface for extended eroded by radiation and a stellar abundant gas in the Earth’s atmos- CO2 that’s been lost to space,a periods. wind from a planet’s parent star. phere) that was ever in the explained Jakosky. Liquid water, “This discovery is a significant The new result reveals that solar atmosphere has been lost to space. essential for life, is not stable on step toward unraveling the mys- wind and radiation were responsi- CO2 is of interest because it is Mars’ surface today because the tery of Mars’ past environments,” ble for most of the atmospheric loss the major constituent of Mars’ atmosphere is too cold and thin to added Elsayed Talaat, MAVEN pro- on Mars, and the depletion was atmosphere and because it’s an effi- support it. gramme scientist in a paper to be enough to transform the Martian cient greenhouse gas that can retain However, evidence such as fea- published in the journal Science. climate. The team made its esti- heat and warm the planet. “We tures resembling dry riverbeds and There are many ways a planet can mate using data from the Martian determined that the majority of the minerals that only form in the pres- lose some of its atmosphere. upper atmosphere, which was col- planet’s CO2 was also lost to space ence of liquid water indicates the For example, chemical reac- lected by MAVEN’s Neutral Gas and by sputtering. There are other ancient Martian climate was much tions can lock gas away in surface Ion Mass Spectrometer (NGIMS). Chinese aerospace Apple’s next gen iPhones to giant to launch 156 sport new screen technology mini-satellites Chinese aerospace giant pple’s next generation of announced plans for a iPhones will bring “True A network of 156 mini-sat- AColour iPad Pro” screen ellites to facilitate global technology to its smartphones for broadband coverage. the first time. This is the first low orbiting “The screen technology uses networked satellite project, advanced four-channel ambient which will orbit 1,000km above light sensors to automatically the ground, developed by China adapt the colour and intensity of amid its wider push for commer- the display to match the light in cial space development, the your environment. Which means China Aerospace Science and reading anywhere is more natu- Industry Corporation (CASIC) ral and comfortable - almost like said. “The network is a general looking at a sheet of paper,” satellite platform,” said Bei Chao, Forbes.com reported on a CASIC engineer, who added Monday. of partnership with the Product its most popular-sized iPad, that add-ons and upgrades were The full spectral sensing (RED) charity that fights against featuring a brighter 9.7-inch being explored next. Small sat- ambient light sensor will be HIV/AIDS, Apple last month Retina display and best-in-class ellites are easy to mass produce added across the iPhone 7S, announced iPhone 7 and iPhone performance at an affordable and upgrade at low cost, Xinhua iPhone 7S Plus and iPhone 8. 7 Plus in a vibrant red alumin- price of Rs 28,900 (32GB with news agency reported. Low orbit Recognising more than 10 years ium finish. Apple also updated Wi-Fi). helps avoid signal delay and sat- ellite communication services will improve Internet access. 14 CINEMA PLUS TUESDAY 4 APRIL 2017

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CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU

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

Yesterday’s answer

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