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SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
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RAISING KIDS:
A LONG JOURNEY
Most parents are stuck with the heritage
bag they carry which they draw freely from
when it comes to parenting and disciplining
their own children.
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 CAMPUS 03
MES celebrates World Teachers’ Day
M
ES Indian School celebrated
the World Teachers’ Day
with enthusiasm and zeal
to show acknowledgement and rec-
ognition of the noble service
rendered by the teachers towards
the development of students.
Special assemblies were con-
ducted in all sections of the school,
in which students glorified the
teaching profession that is marked
with higher virtues such as nobil-
ity, perseverance and sacrifice
besides highlighting the importance
of teachers in the lives of students.
To get hands-on experience of
teaching, the students of Grade XII
replaced teachers for the first
period and handled classes in
Classes IX, X, XI and XII.
Senior students also donned as
well as assumed roles of Principal,
Heads of Sections and various other in the school assembly. Hameeda Kadar, school Prin- the contributions made by teach-
key officials of the school to address They also took a decision that cipal, complimented the role of ers, from pre-primary through
students on issues like students’ dis- they would endeavour to improve teachers and said that this is an higher education for the develop-
cipline, time and stress management students’ discipline. occasion to celebrate and highlight ment of younger generation.
International Day of Non-violence events at Bhavan’s Public School
I
nternational Day of Non-vio- school choir. patriotism skits which gave the Campus were given a taste of
lence was celebrated in all the Dance drama, quiz, drawing students a deep insight into the life cooperation and sense of involve-
three campuses of Bhavan’s and writing activities were also of Gandhi. ment when they enacted the
Public School with zest and favour conducted in which the students The morals depicted by the Dandy March with in the
on October 2. were urged to dive in the life of three wise monkeys inspired them campus.
Special assemblies were held the great leader. to speak no evil, hear no evil and The sixth graders at Matar
in all the campuses. Patriotic songs The impersonated Gandhi and see no evil. Campus spoke to all junior stu-
were sung by the well groomed the Gandhians displayed with Students at New Salata dents in the campus about Peace
and vowed to be the Brand
Ambassadors of Non-Violence
which transcended far beyond the
celebrations.
M P Philip, school Principal,
marshalled the students to the
rays of Indian History through his
enlightening words and empha-
sized them to idolise the principles
of Gandhi’s life.
Shailaja Krishnakumar and
Asha Shiju, Headmistresses, in
their address to students gave a
deep insight into the life of Gan-
dhi and encouraged them to strive
hard to inculcate the values of
non-violence and truth and
imbibe his lifestyle.
04 COVER STORY SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
The myths and
challenges of
parenting
A P Sharma Parents, especially young ones, here is the fact that in their parents’ children in a better way but could
overlook the ‘generation gap’ that time, they were raised in joint fam- not do it because they did not
W
e may not be able to pre- acts as a challenge in the right way ilies, and in course of time, tradition have the privilege of having the
pare the future for our to parenting. It is rightly so in these has given in to ‘nuclear families’ advantage of the knowledge
children, but we can at times when our children are soaked removing almost altogether the explosion which parents are
least prepare our children for the in social media and travel on infor- diverse learning opportunities chil- immersed in today and, hence,
future. The best way to predict the mation superhighway at breakneck dren could have had in the past. To today parents can raise their
future of our children is to invent it. speed, and they are, as it were, con- make matters worse are the tor- children better than their prede-
That invention lies in right parent- genitally tech savvy. rential changes that have come over cessors did.
ing. It is the key to getting our Parents have the notion that the life style of people with the Young parents of today recall
children prepared for tomorrow. they have had the ‘right upbring- advent of the internet, the cyber- their childhood with dissatisfac-
Most parents are stuck with the ing’ from their parents and that space, technology and artificial tion not so much for the
heritage bag they carry which they there is nothing besides the lessons intelligence. deprivation of what was essen-
draw freely from when it comes to that they have had in their paren- In retrospect, today’s parents tial but for the overwhelming
parenting and disciplining their tal tutelage in raising their own kids. are wiser and reckon that their pampering they have had from
own children. Something that they overlook parents could have raised their their parents.
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 COVER STORY 05
Recently, I was the resource per- the child will spontaneously open presence of children. They will mis- physically to your child, especially,
son at a workshop on ‘Parenting’ up before you. When s/he knows takenly learn that the best way to an ‘uncle’, a ‘friend’ an intimate
designed for parents of children that he/she is your first love, she/he solve a problem is to fight. Resolve ‘neighbor’, or/and even a close ‘rel-
between the ages of three and five will intimately describe and narrate your differences in private! ative’. Teach your child about the
and shared with them a few tips and her/his story of the day. Every day 4) If you raise your children to ‘good touch’ and the ‘bad touch’.
I received an overwhelming they will look forward to it. It will feel that they can accomplish any Some in this category are notorious
response. I summarize the tips also serve as a platform for devel- goal or task they decide upon, you for their demoniac pedophiliac ten-
below for the benefit of all: oping language skills, confidence, will have succeeded as a parent and dencies. They are depraved perverts.
1) Every child learns from knowledge building and many more. you will have given your children Let us be vigilant against such
home as the family is the first school The best way to keep children at the greatest of all blessings. Parents, depravity and perversions inflicting
of life and parents the child’s first home and to make them feel at therefore, let us ensure that children any damage to our children’s body
teachers. I spoke to grade 2 child and home is to make the home atmos- start the day eating breakfast com- and mind. The lesson is: teach your
it said, “Sir, when my father returns phere pleasant, and let the air out of pulsorily. In Qatar, some students child about good touch and bad
home from work, my mother the tires. Give them positive get into the bus as early as 5 a.m. and touch and give it the courage to
receives him with love and affection feedback. skip breakfast. They start school at speak to you , should anything go
and gives him a glass of water with So, fathers, please fix an appoint- 7 a.m. and get to eat the first food of wrong.
a smile on her face. But, when I come ment with your kid, talk to him/her the day about 8.20 a.m. I believe stu- 6) Don’t let your maid change
from school, my mother always asks everyday about ten minutes. Its dents should start their day with clothes or give a bath to a school
me why my uniform is dirty and advantages are many such as con- breakfast at 7 a.m. I am contemplat- going child. (Maintain privacy
soiled.” fidence building, cementing trust, ing a compulsory breakfast period always).
What parents, especially the improving speaking skills and lay- of 15 minutes right at the start of the 7) Ask your child to stand in front
mother at home, need to do is to give ing the road to future growth on school time dedicated to eating of a mirror and hold his tie and say
them unconditional love. Your kids stable values. breakfast soon after morning assem- “I am the best” everyday. ( This
require you most of all to love them 3) We all know that there are bly. The little ones embarking on improves self-confidence).
for who they are, not to spend your no perfect homes and so, no perfect studies use up energy, and once the 8) Children reciprocate what you
whole time trying to correct them. parents. There can be minor store is exhausted, the body starts give them - say “good “, they will
They keenly observe, listen and see slugfests at home between parents to draw on the arterial blood for it. reciprocate “very good “. If you say
what is going on in the family and occasionally. These add a special Soon the child feels drained out and “very good “ he/she will reciprocate
learn from it. Parents should receive charm to holy matrimony. But, par- cannot pay attention to the lesson excellent.
their children with the same kind of ents must be very careful not enact or the teacher. It affects the child 9) Don’t consider your child a
love and affection as they show each these scenes in front of their chil- twofold, its studies and its physical stage performer to perform in front
other. dren. Most things are good, but there strength. The lesson is: Let us make of guests. (They will be more shy and
So, mothers, please give your are evil things too, and you are not our children eat a healthy breakfast get guest phobia).
son or daughter a glass of water on doing your child a favor by fighting before we ensure they study well. 10) Never talk bad about your
their return home from school, help in their presence. As children are the 5) If you can control your child’s teacher (s) or school in front
them unburden themselves, help best mimics, parents’ must exercise behavior when everything around of them. (This will create a bad atti-
them unwind and relax. Find good- extreme caution in not washing their you is out of control, you can model tude towards the teachers/school).
ness in them and tell them how great dirty linen before the tender minds. for your children a valuable lesson 11) Ask the opinion and sugges-
they are! If you do so, you will have It might provide children scope for in patience and understanding and tions of your child while taking
made their day. Studies will follow. imitating a bad example! The impor- snatch an opportunity to shape char- decisions whenever possible. (This
2) Fathers, the most precious tant thing is to teach a child that good acter. Few outsiders can do it for you. improves self-esteem).
gift you can give to your child is your can always triumph over evil. The (There may be exceptions). While
‘quality time’. When your child fourth lesson, in brief, is: Parents- doing so, it is important that no ‘for- The writer is the Principal of
knows that you live for him or her, never argue, shout or fight in the eigner’ or ‘outsider’ goes too close Birla Public School
06 COMMUNITY SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
Fantastic Strikers wins in Sri Lankan
community bowling tournament
Fazeena Saleem A S P Liyanage, Ambassador for
The Peninsula Sri Lanka in Qatar, was the chief
guest who added honour to the event.
T
he team Fantastic Strikers Team Fantastic Strikers grabbed
emerged as the champion in the championship with an overall
‘Be a King Pin - Season 3’, Sri score of 2,769 in both sets and Team
Lankan community bowling tour- Red and Team Blue Thunders
nament which is organised by Being became runner-up and third place
Kind Foundation (BKF) Qatar wing, with an overall score of 2,609 and
held recently at Qatar Bowling 2,594 respectively. Muhammad
Center in Doha. Lebbe Muhammad Rifdhi of Team
This year’s tournament was Fantastic Twisters adjudicated as junior champion and Master present to witness the event.
organised under five categories the best bowler with a perfect game Ammar Zaheed won the kids sen- Being Kind Foundation (BKF) is
namely Gents Team, Gents Single, of 300 and overall points of 757. ior championship. a Social Service Foundation dedi-
Ladies Single, Kids senior and Kids Meanwhile, Gracian Rocky and This is yet another tourney cated to providing Education
junior. A total of 11 prominent teams Shareen Shakir clinched Gents sin- which revealed the increasing pop- Facilities and Development Pro-
competed under gents team cate- gle and Ladies single championship ularity of Bowling as a sporting grams for children from all
gory and performed their best respectively. Master Tuan Shamal event among Sri Lankan commu- backgrounds especially in the rural
bowling skills. Samidon adjudicated as Kids nity in Qatar and a big crowd was belt of Sri Lanka.
QISH observes World Cerebral Palsy Day
A
s part of observing World Cerebral Palsy Day, QISH (Qatar
Institute for Speech and Hearing), conducted free awareness
camp.
QISH is a multidisciplinary special needs centre providing spe-
cialised services over the past 6 years with the aim to enhance the
well-being of special needs population in the state of Qatar.
The awareness campaign aimed at giving insights for the par-
ents of cerebral palsy affected children to treat them with utmost
love and care. Such kids should be given justice and equal rights
which aims towards their social upliftment.
Cerebral Palsy in a neurological disorder which is caused by
impairment or damage happened to the parts of the brain that con-
trols movement, balance and posture before, during or soon after
birth of a child.
Muhammed Hussain, head of the Physiotherapy Depatment
answered the questions of the audience and Senior Physiotherapist
Selma Sonia Ben Sassi facilitated the event.
‘Swatchhta Hi Sewa’
campaign kicks off
I
ndian Community Benevolent Forum, working under the aegis
of the Embassy of India launched ‘Swatchhta Hi Sewa’ cam-
paign in Galfar Al Misnad’s Labour camp in Umm Salal. The
effort was first of its kind in Doha.
As part of the drive, about 200 Indian workers were mobilised
towards sanitation promoting individual cleanliness and hygiene.
Saplings were also planted in the surroundings of their camps
as part of the mission.
‘Swatchhta Hi Sewa’ campaigns in selected camps will be con-
tinued by the expatriate forums.
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 MARKETPLACE 07
Jumbo Electronics
launches Mega Promotion
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falls within they
will get the desig-
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Customers
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from special
offers and save Doha Drug Store promotes
J
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customer promo, ‘Mega Pro-
motion’ has gone off to a flying
uct categories.
In addition to this, customers
Breast Cancer Awareness drive
D
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include a LG 43” TV, a LG Stylus one can earn double points. Cancer. Event Busters Qatar, a well-
3 smartphone, Jabra Bluetooth The Mega Promotion is run- An informative booklet shar- known blogger community, has
headset, a steam iron and wrist ning till October 18 across all ing simple tips on self-examination joined hands for the campaign in
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To get the assured free gift Brand Shop at Mall of Qatar and distributed. residents in Qatar as possible to
customers must purchase a min- Harman House in City Centre & The campaign was launched raise awareness of the dangers of
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Yacht at Pearl-Qatar. Guests also of early detection.
Malabar Developers building
eco-friendly housing project
A
n eco-friendly residential already completed and other
enclave, which provides a stages are on progress as
place to breathe fresh air as scheduled.
well as rejuvenate the mind. Sweet Projects that happen without With no danger to nature and with- signature bungalows, luxurious vil-
breeze that pushes the clouds, nat- proper planning to safeguard out damaging the existing trees as laments and apartments.
ural beauty to soothe the eyes with nature always get into problems well all other natural plants, Mal- Conceptualised as an exclusive
all the modern amenities under at a later stage which is a danger abar Developers is trying to keep residential community, the undu-
one roof. to mankind. With this mind Mal- the beauty of nature intact said M.P lated terrain, green carpeted slopes
For many people, this can hap- abar Developers have developed Ahammed, Chairman, Malabar and the good weather are among the
pen only in their dreams but all the this project to love nature and get Group. “We are planting 1 lakh sap- top reasons to live in the resort ambi-
dreams can be met in Montana back to nature in all its purity. lings to maintain this natural ence. The Malabar Group
Estates. Montana Estates is Located beautifully at 800ft beauty and the greenery by the headquarters is coming up in Mon-
perched high on a hillside in Kut- above sea level in Kuttikattoor, design of this project. Through this tana Estates which also has other
tikkattoor- a scenic suburb of Montana Estates is developed in we are trying to create an exam- facilities like Signature bungalows,
Kozhikode. Malabar Developers, 150 acres of land. ple of safeguarding nature.,” he villaments, spa, resort, organic farm-
the real estate division under Mal- It offers wide expanse of space, added. ing, fitness centre, club house, as well
abar Group has developed this privacy and serenity as well as a Justifying its name ‘Montana’ as all other modern facilities. When
iconic project in the Southern state whole array of amenities and lux- which in Spanish means ‘moun- this project gets completed this will
of Kerala. ury with the added benefits of a tain country’, the project comprises become one of the first nature
The first stage of this project is closed residential community. of exquisite custom designed friendly township in South India.
08 FOOD SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
Ellie Krieger
The Washington Post
T
his recipe is my spin on a
favorite from the very first
cookbook I owned: the
“Moosewood Cookbook,” by Mol-
lie Katzen (Ten Speed Press,
1977). That book, which I still
have - its cover sun-bleached
and pages spattered - fed me
throughout my college years and
beyond. One dish from it that I
made again and again was the
simply named Cheese-Beans, a
savory, chili-seasoned bake of
red beans, fresh tomatoes,
chunks of sweet apple and
Even with a healthful
cheese. Lots of cheese.
That heavy cheesiness is one
reason I had not made it in years.
tweak, and this
But I found myself hankering for
the dish recently, so I decided to
take a fresh look at it and find a
savory veg bake
way to achieve its comforting,
flavorful essence in a more
healthful way. I’m sure glad I did,
stays sumptuous
because now this sumptuous
bake is officially back in my life.
My strategy was not to elim-
inate the cheese; it is an essential
element that brings all the ingre-
dients together as it melts, and transferring the mixture to a cas- 1 teaspoon powdered degrees. Heat the oil in a large
it provides an unmistakable serole dish. The resulting stew is mustard Dutch oven over medium-high
sumptuousness. But here, it is a simple autumnal goodness, a 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground heat. Once the oil shimmers, stir
supporting player rather than tasty tribute to the past with a black pepper in the onion and cook for about
the lead. That’s reflected in the sensibility that’s just right for 4 cups packed chopped baby 3 minutes, until translucent.
name I gave it. I flipped it, today. kale leaves Stir in the chili powder, salt,
putting the beans first and Jack Chili Bean Apple Jack Stew Three 15-ounce cans no-salt- powdered mustard and pepper.
- as in Monterey Jack - at the fin- 6 servings (makes 7½ to 8 added red kidney or pinto beans, Add the kale; cook for about a
ish. I kept the apples, tomatoes cups) drained and rinsed (about 5 1/4 minute, stirring, until the greens
and seasonings from the origi- From registered nutritionist cups) have wilted.
nal recipe, but upped the and cookbook author Ellie 2 large Golden Delicious or Remove from the heat; stir
vegetable ante with a few hand- Krieger. Jonagold apples, unpeeled, cored in the beans, apple and tomato.
fuls of chopped kale, which fit in Ingredients and diced Top with the cheese. Cover and
so seamlessly it was like it 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 medium tomatoes, diced bake (middle rack) for 35 to 40
belonged there all along. 1 large onion, diced (1½ to 2 4 ounces (1 cup) packed minutes, until warmed through,
I also made the recipe more cups) grated Monterey Jack cheese the apple is tender and the
convenient by cooking it all in 2 teaspoons chili powder Steps cheese has melted.
one Dutch oven rather than 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350 Serve warm.
SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 FOOD 09
For your dinner, not just
any old skillet hash will do
Bonnie S Benwick Instagrammable fried egg. 3 small or 2 medium onions stir in the sausage and half of the
The Washington Post There’s something to be said, 1/4 cup grapeseed oil rosemary. Cook for 10 to 12 min-
though, for letting the basic trio of Kosher salt utes, stirring often to keep the
Y
ou may know a skillet hash potato, meat and onion stand on Freshly ground black pepper sausage from scorching, until the
as the last stop for leftover its own. 13 ounces smoked Polish tur- sausage and some potatoes are
spuds. But I encourage you One-Skillet Sausage and key sausage crisped at the edges. Add the
to pick up a few pounds of but- Potato Hash Leaves from 2 stems remaining rosemary in the last
tery-tasting, yellow-fleshed 4 to 6 servings rosemary minute or two of cooking. Taste
potatoes just for this version. They Leftovers taste great cold or Steps and season with more salt and/or
become tender within a half hour warmed up in a skillet next to Scrub the potatoes, then cut pepper, as needed.
without any pre-cooking, yet they sunny-side-up eggs. them into 1/2-inch chunks. VARIATION: If you’d like to use
will hold their shape and allow for Yellow-fleshed potatoes will Coarsely chop the onions. red-skinned potatoes, cook them
those money-shot crisped edges. taste nice and buttery. But waxy Heat the oil in a large cast-iron with the onions for the initial 10 to
This hash is simple, and it relies red potatoes will work as well; see skillet over high heat. Once the oil 12 minutes, then add 1/2 cup water
on the flavor imparted by a smoky the VARIATION, below. shimmers, stir in the potatoes and to the pan; once the water has evap-
sausage and fresh rosemary. Keep- Serve with a salad. onions to coat. Cook for 10 to 12 orated (and the potatoes are more
ing a vacuum-packed link on hand Adapted from “The Farmhouse minutes, stirring several times to tender), continue with the recipe as
- we used a turkey sausage here - Chef: Recipes and Stories From My avoid scorching. Season with a directed above.
seems like a good plan for Carolina Farm,” by Jamie DeMent good pinch each of the salt and Nutrition | Per serving (based
omnivores who like the tastes of (University of North Carolina Press, pepper. on 6): 310 calories, 13 g protein, 33
fall. You could easily build on that 2017). Meanwhile, cut the sausage on g carbohydrates, 15 g fat, 3 g satu-
theme by adding chopped apples Ingredients the diagonal into 1/4-inch slices. rated fat, 35 mg cholesterol, 600
with a touch of maple syrup. Or 2 pounds Yukon Gold or Dutch Finely chop the rosemary. mg sodium, 7 g dietary fiber, 4 g
roasted Brussels sprouts and an Baby Gold potatoes Reduce the heat to medium; sugar
10 HEALTH SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
Lisa Rapaport
Reuters
S
everely obese people who undergo surgery
to shed excess pounds may have lower odds
of developing cancer than they would with-
out the operations, a recent US study suggests.
Researchers examined data on almost
89,000 extremely obese patients, including
roughly 22,000 who had what’s known as bar-
iatric surgery to lose weight between 2005 and
2014. After an average follow-up of 3.5 years,
2,543 people got diagnosed with cancer.
Compared to people who didn’t have bari-
atric surgery, patients who did were 33% less
likely to develop any type of cancer during the
study. They also had 40% lower odds of being
diagnosed with tumors that are associated with
Weight loss surgery
obesity.
“Lowering the risk of cancer is just another
reason to consider bariatric surgery for the treat-
reduces cancer risk
ment of obesity,” said lead study author Dr.
Daniel Schauer of the University of Cincinnati
College of Medicine. which reduces the stomach to the size of a between bariatric surgery and cancer risk in men.
“There are many other good reasons to have banana, according to the American Society for One limitation of the study is that the aver-
bariatric surgery including improvements in dia- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. People are typ- age follow-up period was too brief to capture
betes and high blood pressure,” Schauer said by ically advised to eat portions about the size of a many cancers that can take years to develop,
email. “It has also been shown to improve life shot glass after the operations. making it possible that the results underesti-
expectancy for obese patients.” In the current study, only about 27% of sur- mate the impact of bariatric surgery on cancer
Cancer is a leading cause of death world- gery patients had sleeve gastrectomy procedures. risk, researchers note in the Annals of
wide, and the prevalence of obesity has more The majority had what’s known as gastric bypass Surgery.
than doubled during the past generation. Peo- surgery, which staples the stomach to create a The optimal amount of weight loss for
ple who are obese have a greater risk of pouch the size of a walnut and reroutes part of reducing cancer risk is also unclear, said Dr.
developing and dying from several types of can- the small intestine. Bruce Wolfe, a researcher at Oregon Health
cer including malignancies of the breast, ovary, More than 80% of patients in the study were and Science University in Portland who wasn’t
kidney, pancreas, colon, rectum and bone mar- women. involved in the study.
row, previous research has found. With bariatric surgery, women who had gone But only about 2% of severely obese people
Obese people often struggle to shed excess through menopause had 42% lower odds of get bariatric surgery each year, and the study
pounds or keep weight off when they do lose it. developing breast cancer than women who didn’t results suggest more people might benefit from
Lifestyle changes such as following a healthy have operations. Women who had surgery were the operations, Wolfe said by email.
diet and getting regular exercise can often help also 50% less likely to have endometrial “This study clearly shows that cancer risk
in the short-term but fail to produce lasting cancer. can be reduced by weight loss,” said Dr. Gra-
results, particularly among people who have In addition, people who had weight loss sur- ham Colditz, a researcher at Washington
more than 100 pounds to lose before reaching gery were 41% less likely to develop colon cancer University School of Medicine in Saint Louis.
a healthy weight. and 54% less likely to get pancreatic cancer. “Choice of approach to weight loss should
More than half of bariatric surgeries done When researchers looked at men and women balance the underlying risk of cancer and the
today use what’s known as sleeve gastrectomy, separately, however, they didn’t find any link level of obesity.”
Bananas and avocados can prevent heart diseases
IANS potassium reduces vascular calci- reduces the risk of aortic stiffness translational potential, since they
fication -- common complication -- a classic cardiovascular risk fac- demonstrate the benefit of ade-
E
ating one banana and an avo- in both heart and kidney disease. tor. The hardening or stiffening of quate potassium supplementation
cado a day may prevent Calcification happens when the arteries is called arterioscle- on prevention of vascular calcifi-
hardening of the arteries that calcium builds up in body tissue, rosis. The stiffness of arteries cation in atherosclerosis-prone
can result in heart disease and blood vessels, or organs. This influences how hard the heart has mice, and the adverse effect of low
death, researchers have found. buildup can harden and disrupt to work to pump blood through the potassium intake,” said Paul Sand-
The study, conducted on mice, your body’s normal processes. body. ers, professor at the University of
showed these foods that are rich in A potassium rich diet also “The findings have important Alabama.SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11
Vidya Balan
wants all her
films to do well
IANS
A
ctress Vidya Balan says
she is “very greedy” when
it comes to the perform-
ance of her films.
The National Award winning
actress was present at the Jio
MAMI Movie Mela yesterday, and
said: “I want all my films to do
well in theatres first and then do
good in festivals, I am very
greedy that way. One film just
won’t do me any good.”
Vidya also spoke about being
inspired by Iranian movies,
‘Mumbai Mist’ to premiere at Busan film fest which she feels are simple and
big-hearted. Her own forthcom-
ing movie “Tumhari Sulu” is on
IANS directed by five directors from Bra- director and celebrated Chinese similar lines.
zil, Russia, India, China and South filmmaker Jia Zhangke. “I have watched a lot of Ira-
N
ational Award winning film- Africa. The story of “Mumbai Mist” nian movies at (previous editions
maker Madhur It explores the theme of time revolves around an emotional bond of the) MAMI film fest and they
Bhandarkar’s short film and love through their own between a child rag picker from a inspired me a lot. The storytell-
“Mumbai Mist”, featuring Annu perspective. Mumbai slum and an old man. The ing and performance in those
Kapoor, has been selected for its According to Bhandarkar’s characters are played by Master movies were very simplistic, but
world premiere at the Busan Inter- spokesperson, the film will pre- Devrath and Annu Kapoor the films were with a very big
national Film Festival. miere on October 14 under the respectively. heart. I just hope I get to do more
The movie is a part of “Where Short Film Showcase Section at the “Where Has time Gone” will offi- of those kind of movies. I feel my
Has Time Gone”, an anthology fea- Festival, followed by an interactive cially release in China on October upcoming ‘Tumhari Sulu’ is one
ture film showing five segments session with the acclaimed 19. of those kind of movies.”
Filmmaker Kundan Shah passes away
IANS His tryst with learning about “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” narrated
film direction began at the Film a tale of two simple and honest
F
ilmmaker Kundan Shah, who and Television Institute of India photographers, who witness a
gave Indian cinema a differ- (FTII) in Pune. Just last week, he murder and get dragged into the
ent brand of humour with was at the institute for an event. corrupt real estate circle where
the cult black comedy “Jaane Bhi He had even paid a tribute to actor politicians and bureaucrats are
Do Yaaro” and subsequently tel- Tom Alter, who died on Septem- involved. The film, laced with
evision shows like “Nukkad” and ber 29, and had spoken about a slapstick comedy, didn’t fetch
“Wagle Ki Duniya” with the ‘aam tentative script that he wrote for good box office, but achieved cult
aadmi’ at the centrestage, died a part two of “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro”, status with time.
here early yesterday, a family his debut directorial which came He had received his first and
member said. He was 69. out in 1983. only National Film Award - Indira
“He died in his sleep early in In an interview, Shah had said Gandhi Award for Best First Film
the morning,” his relative said. he had applied for a loan of Rs of a Director - for it. This was the
Satish Kaushik, who wrote 400,000 to make the movie, but same award that Shah had
dialogues for “Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro” terday evening. then the production cost went up returned to the Ministry of Infor-
and acted in it, said Shah suffered The filmmaker, hailed by the and finally it was made at a budget mation and Broadcasting during
a cardiac arrest. Indian film fraternity as a “mas- of Rs 725,000 as the National Film the student protests in FTII in 2015
Shah’s last rites will be held at ter storyteller”, would have turned Development Corporation (NFDC) over Gajendra Chauhan’s appoint-
Shivaji Park in Dadar West yes- 70 on October 19. came on board as producer. ment as its chairman.12 ENTERTAINMENT SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
Bon Jovi & Radiohead
among Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame nominees
Reuters announced in December. The 2018
induction ceremony will take place
“L
ivin’ on a Prayer” rocker in Cleveland in April.
Bon Jovi, British singer Posthumous nominations this
Kate Bush and influential year included American blues
English alt-rock band Radiohead singer-songwriter and activist Nina
were nominated on Thursday for Simone, 1940s gospel singer Sister
induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Rosetta Tharpe, the J. Geils band,
of Fame on a list heavy with British whose founder J. Geils died in April,
artists. and 1950s American guitarist Link
Eight of the 19 nominees for Wray.
2018 induction, including 1980s Other nominees included Brit-
rock band Dire Straits, electro-pop ish heavy metal band Judas Priest,
band Depeche Mode and progres- British 1980s duo Eurythmics, US
sive 1960s rockers the Moody Blues rapper and actor LL Cool J and The
- best known for “Nights in White Cars.
Satin” - are British musicians. The inductees are chosen by
Artists must have released their fans voting online and by an inter-
first recording at least 25 years ago national body of more than 900
to be eligible for nomination. artists, historians and members of
Music fans and industry experts the music industry who are asked
will vote on the list, which will be to consider musical influence, inno-
reduced to five or six Hall of Fame vation, and length and depth of
inductees whose names will be career.
92 countries vying for foreign language Oscar
AFP Festival this year and is also among the
contenders.
A
record 92 countries have entered First-time entrants include Haiti
the race hoping to snag an Oscar (“Ayiti Mon Amour”), Lao People’s Dem-
for best foreign language film at ocratic Republic (“Dearest Sister”) and
next year’s awards, the Academy of Syria (“Little Gandhi”).
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Last year’s Oscar for best foreign lan-
announced. guage film went to Iranian director
Among the contenders that have cre- Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman.”
ated a buzz this year is Angelina Jolie’s Farhadi boycotted the ceremony over
“First They Killed My Father” from Cam- US President Donald Trump’s visa ban
bodia, Robin Camillo’s “BPM (Beats Per barring citizens of seven Muslim-major-
Minute)” from France, Ziad Doueiri’s ity countries, including Iran, from
“The Insult” from Lebanon and Joachim entering the United States.
Last year’s Oscar for best foreign Trier’s “Thelma” from Norway. Nominations for the 90th Academy
language film went to Iranian director Swedish art world satire “The Awards will be announced on January
Square,” directed by Ruben Ostlund, was 23 and the glitzy ceremony will be held
Asghar Farhadi’s “The Salesman.” the shock winner at the Cannes Film on March 4 in Hollywood.SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 13
Chinese state
media report Google unveils
bloated battery
in iPhone 8 Pixel 2 smartphone
Reuters
A
fresh case of Apple
Inc’s (AAPL.O) new
iPhone popping open
due to a swollen battery has
been reported in state media
in China, the world’s biggest
smartphone market where
the US firm is seeking to
revive faltering sales.
The incident comes as
Apple investigates similar
cases reported in Taiwan and
Japan of batteries in its lat-
est iPhone 8 Plus becoming
bloated, causing the device’s
casing to open. Reuters lustre and market share of simi- a year ago, with analysts estimat-
On its website, China’s larly priced smartphones such as ing sales of more than 2 million,
A
state-backed ThePaper.cn lphabet Inc’s Google the Apple iPhone or Samsung Elec- pushing Google to record amounts
cited an iPhone buyer sur- unveiled the second gener- tronics Co’s Galaxy S and Galaxy of non-advertising revenue.
named Liu as saying his ation of its Pixel smartphone Note smartphones. Still, the origi- Google’s “other” revenue cat-
newly purchased iPhone 8 recently, along with new voice- nal Pixel’s camera and software egory, which includes both
Plus arrived cracked open on enabled home speakers, redoubling drew acclaim from reviewers, hardware and sales of online stor-
October 5. There was no sign its commitment to the hardware many of whom expect the line to age services, accounted for about
of scorching or an business as it competes with a become a robust competitor at the 12 percent of overall sales in its
explosion. surge of devices from Apple Inc and high end of the Android smart- most recent quarter.
Liu told ThePaper he Amazon.com Inc. phone market. Last month, Google expanded
bought the handset through Google’s new products, includ- Pixelbook, priced at $999, is the its hardware development capa-
online marketplace of ing a Pixelbook laptop, wireless first laptop powered by Google bilities by picking up a
JD.com Inc (JD.O). He said he earbuds and a small GoPro-like Assistant and will support Snap 2,000-person smartphone engi-
did not charge the new camera, showcase Google-devel- Inc’s Snapchat, the company said. neering team at HTC for $1.1bn.
device and returned it to the oped operating systems and The keyboard folds behind the “It’s pretty clear Google is seri-
seller. services, notably the voice assist- screen to turn the 12.3-inch touch- ous about hardware,” said Avi
Pictures taken by Liu and ant. That means usage of those screen into a tablet. It will be Greengart, research director at
displayed on ThePaper’s devices should stoke the compa- available in stores from October 31. consumer data firm GlobalData.
website showed an iPhone 8 ny’s core ad sales business as Google Home Mini, one of the “Given that there is a Pixel 2, and
plus split open along the side buyers of the hardware use Google new speakers, is priced at $49 in given the financial investment,
featuring the sim card hold- services like search and maps. the United States and would rival there must be a longer-term stra-
ing, with the phone’s internal Speaking at the launch in San Amazon.com Inc’s popular Echo tegic intent.”
parts visible. Francisco, Google hardware chief Dot. It will be available October 19. Google moved into smart-
An Apple spokesperson Rick Osterloh said the new prod- The Home Max, with dual woofers phones five years ago with the
said the company is looking ucts “perfectly demonstrate our for more powerful sound, is priced $12.5bn purchase of Motorola
into the matter and declined strategy of re-imagining hardware at $399 and with availability by the Mobility. But Motorola’s hardware
to comment further. from the inside out.” end of the year. team, under Osterloh, and Goog-
The incident comes as The Pixel 2 smartphone comes The Pixel Buds, which are le’s Android mobile operating
indifferent reviews of the in two sizes, with comparable fea- priced at $149, arrive in Novem- system division remained inde-
iPhone 8, which comes 10 tures, including aluminum bodies ber. Clips, which is pocket-sized pendent. Google wanted to avoid
years after Apple released and no traditional jacks for head- camera with object detection and giving it a special advantage and
the first version of the revo- phones. Prices for the base model automatic recording capabilities, protect its relationships with Sam-
lutionary phone, drove down start at $649, while the high-end “soon” goes on sale for $249, sung, LG and other distributors of
shares of the company since version starts at $849. The phones Google said. Videos last only a few Android. The company later sold
the handset’s launch. will be available October 19. seconds and do not contain audio. the Motorola smartphone
The Pixel phones lack the brand The Pixel smartphone debuted business.14 CINEMA PLUS SUNDAY 8 OCTOBER 2017
NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER
The Foreigner (2D/Thriller) 10:00, 11:00am, 12:00noon, 12:15, 1:15, 2:30, 3:30, 4:45, 5:45, The Son Of Bigfoot (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 5:15pm
5:50, 7:15, 8:00, 9:30, 10:15, 11:45pm & 12:00midnight Solo (2D) Malayalam 2:30 & 8:30pm Tamil 11:15pm
Blade Runner 2049 (2D/Action) 11:00am, 2:00, 2:30, 5:00, 8:00, 8:15 & 11:00pm My Little Pony (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 5:00pm
My Little Pony (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00 & 4:00pm Chef (2D/Hindi) 4:00 & 11:00pm
Al Khalya (2D/Arabic) 6:00, 8:45 & 11:30pm Mark Felt (2D) 9:00pm Flatliners (2D/Horror) 7:00pm
Personal Shopper 10:00am, 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 & 11:30pm The Foreigner(2D/Thriller) 6:30, 7:15, 9:15 & 11:15pm
The Son Of Bigfoot(2D/Animation) 10:00, 11:50am, 1:40, 3:30 & 5:20pm
Flatliners(2D/Horror) 7:10, 9:30 & 11:45pm ASIAN TOWN
IT (2D/Horror) 10:00am, 2:45, 7:30pm & 12:00midnight Solo (Malayalam) 12:00noon, 1:00, 2:45, 3:45, 5:30, 6:30, 8:15, 9:15 & 11:00pm,
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AL KHOR
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MALL Judwaa 2 (Hindi) 3:30 & 9:00pm The Foreigner 10:30am, 3:15 & 8:45pm
Mahanubhavudu 2:30pm Chef 12:45, 6:15 & 11:45pm
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Solo (2D) Malayalam 2:00, 9:00 & 11:30pm Tamil 9:00pm
My Little Pony (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 5:00pm ROXY
The Son Of Bigfoot (2D/Animation) 4:00 & 5:30pm My Little Pony (Animation) 12:00noon, 2:10, 4:20 & 6:30pm
Chef (2D/Hindi) 4:45 & 11:30pm Solo (Malayalam) 12:00noon, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00pm & 12:00midnight
Flatliners (2D/Horror) 7:00pm (Tamil) 8:40 & 11:40pm Blade Runner (Thriller) 12:00noon, 3:15, 6:30, 9:45pm &
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Chef (Hindi) 8:40 & 11:40pm
Judwaa 2 (Hindi) 9:00pm Open Water 3 Cage Dive (2D) 7:15pm
THE SON OF BIGFOOT
LANDMARK
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The Son Of Bigfoot (2D/Animation) 2:15 4:15 & 6:00pm
My Little Pony (2D/Animation) 3:00 & 5:00pm
Chef (2D/Hindi) 4:00 & 11:15pm
Flatliners (2D/Horror) 6:30pm
The Foreigner(2D/Thriller) 7:00, 9:00 & 11:00pm
A teenage boy journeys to find his missing father only to discover
that he’s actually Bigfoot. Directors: Jeremy Degruson, Ben
Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. Stassen; Writers: Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker; Stars: Cinda Adams,
Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker
BABY BLUES
HAGAR THE HORRIBLESUNDAY 8 OCTOBER BRAIN TEASERS 15
CROSSWORD CONCEPTIS SUDOKU
Conceptis Sudoku: Conceptis Sudoku
is a number-placing puzzle based on a
9×9 grid. The object is to place the
numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so
that each row, each column and each
3×3 box contains the same number
only once.
Yesterday’s answer
ALL IN THE MIND
ABOMINABLE, ADEPT,
ANGELIC, ATROCIOUS,
AUSPICIOUS, AWFUL, BAD,
BENEFICIAL, BETTER,
CORRECT, DEPLORABLE, DIRE,
DREADFUL, EVIL, EXCELLENT,
EXPERT, FAIR, FINE, GOOD,
HONEST, HONORABLE,
HOPELESS, HORRENDOUS,
INCOMPETENT, JUST,
LAMENTABLE, MALEVOLENT,
MEDIOCRE, MONSTROUS,
PITIFUL, RESPECTABLE, RIGHT,
SAFE, SECURE, SKILLED,
SOUND, TERRIBLE, VIRTUOUS,
WELL, WICKED, WORSE,
WORTHY, WRONG.
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