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THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
CAMPUS |3 BOLLYWOOD | 11
Breast Cancer Kapil Sharma
Awareness denies fight with
seminar at PISQ Sunil Grover
ROBOT
REVOLUTION
People may have reduced their interpersonal
communication to texts and emails, but they’re
clearly not ready to sacrifice all human engage-
ment in something as intimate as a restaurant.
At least not quite yet.
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THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 CAMPUS 03
Breast Cancer Awareness seminar at PISQ
T
he Pakistan International
School, Qatar organised a
one-day seminar for its
female students focusing on latest
developments in the diagnosis,
treatment and management of
breast cancer held on October 21.
Addressing on the occasion,
renowned Breastfeeding Special-
ist/Lactation consultant of Hamad
Medical Corporation, Dr Ilyas Khan,
said that an opportune diagnosis of
breast cancer greatly helps prevent
loss of life, as research supported
the fact that 93 percent of patients
survive the calamitous affliction
due to early discovery.
He added that women in great
number from all age groups suffer
from this sinister abnormality. He
told that early detection can save
lives, he discussed about control-
lable and uncontrollable risk factors,
things to remember, and trouble
signs should not be ignored.
“Women must screen them-
selves once a month, tracing any how to diagnose the breast cancer His experience, he said could maintenance.
signs of prospective ailment around and its different types including be summarised in the opinion that Principal PISQ, Nargis Raza
the target body organs. These sign Mammography, Sonographic, women must take responsibility of Otho concluded the seminar by
include swelling, reddishness and Breast Biopsy, evaluation of other their own regular physical scrutiny, paying vote of thanks and appreci-
nipple-dip”, he said. breast symptoms and management precautionary medical check-up ation to the speaker for conducting
Dr Khan also demonstrated of early Breast Carcinoma. and health and hygiene such an informative seminar.
Birla Public School showcases tourism potential
B
irla Public School raised the pride. It mesmerised the audience reminding the students of the He also emphasized that the
spirit of tourism by cele- with its colour and splendor. It unity in the diverse soils of India. reason behind people wearing dif-
brating the Paryatan Parv enabled the student community He focused on the importance of ferent costumes is the change in
in the main campus in Abu to admire the rich culture of India. a harmonious and peaceful dwell- climatic conditions. He underlined
Hamour. An informative and entertaining ing. He highlighted the importance that we all must be proud to be
The government of India has game of quiz was also conducted of tourism in India and instructed call an Indian. He advised the stu-
launched a campaign, Paryatan as a part of the programme. the students to remain educated dents to learn and explore about
Parv, from October 5 to 25 to cel- A P Sharma, School Principal, on the country’s heritage and tra- the state which like they like the
ebrate the spirit of tourism and to addressed the students dition as she is our motherland. most. He encouraged the students
motivate people in activities to introduce special cuisine from
showcasing the tourism potential specific states to their classmates
of incredible India. during the breakfast period in the
The Parv aims at supporting following days.
tourism in India and would Altogether, the day marked an
revolve around elements like pro- opportunity for the students to
moting tourism for all and look back at the roots and cher-
organizing cultural activities. ish their ingrained culture and
As a part of the celebration, heritage. The students appeared
students dressed up in the cos- accommodating their cultural
tumes of 29 states of India and treasures with pride on an occa-
walked in a parade brimming with sion that exposed them to it.
04 COVER STORY THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
The Washington Post
E
atsa has pulled the plug
on five of its automated
cafes, including two in
Washington, and per-
haps all the artificial
intelligence alarmists can breathe
easier: People may have reduced
their interpersonal communication
to texts and emails, but they’re
clearly not ready to sacrifice all
human engagement in something
as intimate as a restaurant. At least
not quite yet.
Launched two years ago in
tech-savvy San Francisco, where
software engineers can read com-
plex code but can’t always read the
body language of a bored date,
Eatsa is basically designed to take
the human element out of the res-
taurant experience. The founders,
including former Google exec David
Friedberg, have dragged the old
coin-operated Horn & Hardart
Automats into the 21st century, with
an emphasis on technology and
vegetarian fare. Maybe they were
Humans weren’t ready
hoping Emma Stone might reprise
the Doris Day scene in “That Touch
of Mink” to give their concept a
for automated restaurant
touch of immortality? need assistance. unbelievably cool and chillingly closed, I think the more apt anal-
Each Eatsa location runs lean To dine at Eatsa, customers bloodless. It’s the dining equivalent ogy is “The Omega Man,” in which
and mean: It has no waitstaff, cash- have to swipe a credit card at a of ordering bedsheets on your Charlton Heston plays the “last man
iers or busers. The cooks are touch-screen kiosk and then select phone and having them appear on on Earth.” Eatsa is the latest high-
concealed behind a sleek, high- one of the rice or quinoa bowls (or your doorstep the next day. tech endeavour - behind computers,
tech facade, as faceless as the salads) on the menu, each availa- Eatsa has invited a lot of com- smartphones, live-streaming,
coders who created the software ble for customisation. Within parisons to “The Jetsons,” the robotic delivery services, blah, blah,
necessary for the operation. The minutes, your order appears inside ‘60s-era cartoon that imagined a blah - that makes us feel lonelier
only flesh-and-blood people are a “cubby,” a cute little cube with a future with push-button dining. But than God. (Thank you, Chris Whit-
the unfortunate folks hired to roam transparent LCD screen that spells after eating at the K Street NW loca- ley, the bluesman who didn’t
the floor, asking customers if they out your name. It’s both tion a couple of times before it survive the information age.)
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 COVER STORY 05
You could argue that Eatsa has completed the cir-
cuit for uncoupled millennials and singles from every
other generation: They can now go an entire workday
without interacting with real people. The lunchtime
cafe has long been the one spot where office hermits
could escape the splendid isolation of their cubicles
and talk to colleagues, rediscovering the humanity
that lay dormant beneath their digital lives.
I don’t know, maybe it’s all part of a secret, union-
busting conspiracy. How can the workers unite if they
never see one another anymore?
Personally, I think the founders of Eatsa have over-
estimated the draw of technology or, perhaps more to
the point, they couldn’t imagine that people might be
repelled by a restaurant that resembles a giant smart-
phone. Their folly, I suspect, is they don’t understand
the fundamental attraction of a restaurant. They might
not even know the etymology of the word.
According to Merriam-Webster, the word “restau-
rant” comes from the French language, from the
present participle of restaurer, meaning “to restore.”
Historically, restaurants served as a restorative to
weary travelers, and they function much the same way
in modern society. As Eve Turow Paul writes over at
Forbes, where she contemplates the intersection of
food culture and millennials, numerous studies have
shown:
“. . . the links between technology and increasing
rates of loneliness, depression, and anxiety. Many in
this young generation battle a creeping sense of nuga-
tory existence by connecting over a meal - whether
it’s by cooking for family, dining out with friends, or
chatting with others online about gluten-free recipes.
My research clearly shows these human-facing
moments and deeper instances of interaction help
soothe this digitally-connected generation.”
I don’t think technology’s negative effects are felt
only by millennials, either, though that generation may
(and I emphasise may) have a more intimate relation-
ship with its phones than older folks. I mean, I don’t
know a single person who says she wants to spend
more time on her phone. We all know the soul-suck-
ing nature of the wired life.
Yet, in its statement on Monday on the retail clos-
ings, Eatsa hints that it will return to a location near
you. Which leads me to raise a question to the own-
ers: Do you really think people want to visit a restaurant
that may contribute to their sense of isolation?
06 MARKETPLACE / COMMUNITY THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
Millennium Plaza Doha hosts Friday Brunch
M
illennium Plaza Doha held a Friday Brunch
in support of all the women fighting breast
cancer in the world, in the presence of well-
known bloggers and influencer in Doha.
Circle restaurant is the ideal venue for friends
and family to get together at the hottest new spot
in town, based in Millennium Plaza Doha. Perfectly
positioned in the busy business district of Al Sadd,
the new five-star hotel is passionate about serving
delicious food and offers seamless hospitality. Allow-
ing you to savour the flavours of an abundant
business lunch buffet, inspired by Arabic and Inter-
national dishes complemented with an extensive
selection of appetizers, salads, and mains courses,
overlooking the vibrant chef’s live stations.
The menu was rich in pink color, with pink orna-
ments, reminding woman for early mammography
checkup and encouraging those in the battle to fight
like a girl!
For more information and reservations, please
call: +971 4 041 6999.
Team Mediaplus marks United Nations Day
T
eam Mediaplus marked the United
Nations Day with a variety of educational
programmes.
The whole team assembled at the Mau-
moura Park and observed the importance of
the day with serious pledges and
deliberations.
Team upholding placards highlighting the
messages of United Nations underlined the
importance of peaceful coexistence. grave challenges. Widening conflicts and ine- United Nations Day, let us, ‘We the Peoples’,
Addressing the gathering, Dr Amanulla quality. Extreme weather and deadly make this vision a reality.”
Vadakkangara, Mediaplus CEO, asked the com- intolerance.Security threats – including nuclear UN Day marks the anniversary of the entry
munity to join hands together for harmonious weapons.We have the tools and wealth to over- into force in 1945 of the UN Charter. With the
living not only with humans but also with nature come these challenges. All we need is the will. ratification of this founding document by the
and animals. The world’s problems transcend borders.We majority of its signatories, including the five
“When there is peace in the society it will have to transcend our differences to transform permanent members of the Security Council,
guarantee progress and multi faceted growth.” our future.When we achieve human rights and the United Nations officially came into being.
He quoted the UN Secretary-General, Anto- human dignity for all people – they will build October 24 has been celebrated as United
nio Guterres as saying, “ Our world faces many a peaceful, sustainable and just world. On Nations Day since 1948.
THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 MARKETPLACE 07
Four Seasons Hotel Doha launches The Pier
F
our Seasons Hotel Doha, an matched by exquisite cuisine.
award-winning oasis-like There is really nothing else like it
property ideally located on a in Doha.”
private beach in the heart of Doha, The Pier’s menu features Ara-
announced the opening of the bic fusion cuisine and handcrafted
hotel’s newest dining experience, beverages. From cold and hot mez-
The Pier - a casually chic outdoor zeh, to mohamara and saj, to
seaside lounge. favourites from the land and sea,
The Pier joins the likes of the The Pier showcases an expansive
hotel’s renowned and innovative menu of traditional and modern
culinary concepts, including Nobu Arabic cuisine, and infused with
Doha and Elements, acclaimed for global favourites.
creating unparalleled and experi- The Pier also features an unri-
ential dining experiences for guests. valled club experience, developed
As with its namesake, The Pier by well-known London beverage
takes dining to the sea with an experts Fling. The bespoke bever-
864sq m expansive pier anchored age menu captures a sense of place
on the Arabian Gulf. The well- with the curated selection of
appointed location, just 60 metres refreshing beverages. The signa-
from the beach, allows for pano- The private cabanas each accom- dining scene in Doha with the addi- ture menu invites guests to sip and
ramic views of the marina and modate seating for up to 8 guests, tion of The Pier,” said Todd Cilano, savor at The Pier’s relaxing outdoor
Doha’s cosmopolitan cityscape. additionally, the covered pavilions Regional Vice President and Gen- setting.
Open in the cooler months from seat up to 48 guests, and is an idyl- eral Manager of Four Seasons Hotel The Pier is open from 4:00pm
October to May, the casually chic lic and stylish location to meet for Doha. “The Pier offers guests a to 2:00am. For more information,
open-air venue features five luxu- beverages at sunset or late at night. unique opportunity to dine and or to make a dining reservation,
rious private cabanas and covered “Once again, Four Seasons con- gather in our incredible outdoor please call 44948600 or email us
pavilions, set along the curving pier. tinues to elevate – and innovate, the setting, over the water, and at dining.doh@fourseasons,com.
Banana Island Resort Doha by
Anantara unveils new beauty
and wellness programme
T
o help its guests kick-off the environment to achieve their bal-
fall season with a new-found ance, relaxation and wellness goals,
zest for life, Banana Island without going through the trouble facilities, visitors can now finally empowering them to start their
Resort Doha by Anantara is wel- of booking flights or travelling give themselves the space and time week with vigor and stay on top
coming visitors to its Balance abroad. to grow, unlock their true poten- of their game throughout.”
Wellness Centre, where they can Nazley Mohamed, Director of tial, and conquer their personal For those looking to unwind
embark upon specialist journeys Spa and Wellness at Banana Island goals.” and rediscover their personal
to detoxify, de-stress, rejuvenate Resort Doha by Anantara, said: “As She added: “Whether they opt beauty in an exquisitely relaxing
and jump-start their weight loss, summer counts its last days, there for our ‘Balance Wellbeing’, ‘Relax atmosphere, Anantara Doha’s spa
towards boosting their fitness, is no better way to start the fall and De-Stress’, ‘Rejuvenate & hotel brings guests a diverse treat-
radiance and general wellbeing. season than by assessing your Revitalise’, ‘Weight Management’, ment menu that captures the
The Centre, considered a physical, mental and emotional or ‘Detox’ programme, our 3 to 7 warmth of traditional Qatari cul-
unique and the Middle East’s first state and then take them up a day journeys are designed to help ture and a truly personalised
and only wellness hub, offers notch ahead of their New Year res- our clients eliminate barriers, and approach to wellbeing. In addition
patrons and habitués the chance olutions. This is exactly what we stay on track. Alternatively, spe- to private facial treatments, pedi-
to experience the country’s ulti- help our guests achieve at Banana cial offers on our De-stress, Detox cure and manicure, soothing steam
mate sanctuary and escape hectic Island Resort’s Balance Wellness and Lymphatic Drainage 90-120 and bathing experiences include
daily life with an exclusive range Centre. Through our tailored holis- minute therapy sessions present Traditional Turkish Hammam,
of results-driven programs that tic approach, professional our visitors with a quick reset and Royal Moroccan Bath, and In-villa
provide balanced diet and the right guidance and state-of-the-art reactivation of their Zen state, Slumber Guru Experience.
08 HEALTH THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
Reuters
R
obotic-assisted surgery is
much more expensive than
other minimally invasive sur-
geries, but it does not improve
outcomes of surgery for kidney
tumors and rectal cancers.
”The rapid increase in costly
robot surgery in lieu of laparoscopic
surgery without a definite advan-
tage for the patient is a problem that
can be applied not only to the uro-
logical field but also to the entire
surgical field,” Dr. In Gab Jeong
from University of Ulsan College of
Medicine, Seoul, Korea told Reu-
ters Health by email. “This may lead
to a huge increase in the cost of
medical care that can be a signifi-
cant burden on the healthcare
system.”
In robotic-assisted surgery, the
same instruments used in laparo-
scopic surgery are connected to a
robotic device that allows for
Robotic-assisted surgery:
3-dimensional visualization, greater
range of motion of the instruments,
and improved ergonomics for the
surgeon.
More expensive, but not
Extensive marketing and com-
petition among hospitals have led
to widespread use of robotic sur-
always more effective
gery for a broad range of
procedures, but it remains contro-
versial because of its increased costs with laparoscopic surgery, mainly removed. cost-effective.”
and lack of evidence of improved as a result of longer operating room The average surgery time was “The area of robotic surgery will
outcomes compared with non- times and higher supply costs. 37.5 minutes longer in the robotic- change appreciably in the near
robotic minimally invasive assisted group than in the future as other manufacturers bring
approaches. “The development and use of conventional laparoscopic group, robotic surgical systems onto the
In a study reported in the Jour- robotic platforms might be helpful but the robotic devices didn’t market,” he said. “This will open up
nal of the American Medical in patient care,” Jeong said. “How- reduce the need to convert some of competition and should push costs
Association, Jeong’s team used a U.S. ever, scientific research on the operations to open surgery. down.”
database to compare outcomes and cost-effectiveness and safety has Nor did the robotic devices “Whether robotic-assisted sur-
costs of robotic-assisted surgery sometimes not been sufficiently reduce complication rates, either gery for some procedures
versus laparoscopic surgery for conducted, and it is rapidly spread- during the procedure or within 30 represents ‘value’ for either the
extensive kidney surgery. ing in the medical field due to days after the procedure. individual patient or the health care
In 2003, robotic-assisted sur- various reasons, such as marketing As in the kidney surgery study, system is unlikely,” writes Dr. Jason
gery accounted for 1.5 percent of of the company, patient’s prefer- healthcare costs were significantly D. Wright from Columbia Univer-
operations in this setting; by 2015, ence for the latest technology, and higher with robotic-assisted sur- sity College of Physicians and
it accounted for 27 percent of sur- recommendations of the hospital/ gery than with conventional Surgeons, New York in a related
geries. Laparoscopic surgeries doctors.” laparoscopic surgery, by an aver- editorial.
declined in parallel during that In a second study in the same age US$1132 (961.32 euros). “From a policy perspective,
period. issue of the journal, Dr. David Jayne “Robotic surgery is a technical robotic-assisted surgery exempli-
After taking a variety of factors from St. James’s University Hospi- advance in minimally invasive sur- fies the difficulty of balancing
into account, robotic-assisted sur- tal, Leeds, UK and colleagues from gery, but the current robotic system surgical innovation with evidence-
gery had similar rates of major 29 centers in 10 countries investi- is too expensive to justify its unse- based medicine,” he concludes.
complications, blood transfusions, gated whether robotic-assisted lected use in rectal cancer,” Jayne “Both the generation of high-qual-
and prolonged hospital stays as surgery was less likely to require told Reuters Health by email. “There ity evidence evaluating new
laparoscopic surgery. conversion to open surgery, com- is a need for robotic systems to be procedures and then the utilization
But robotic-assisted surgery pared with conventional competitively priced to enable of this evidence to guide practice
costs averaged US$2678 (2272.67 laparoscopic surgery, in 471 patients advanced surgeries, such as rectal should remain priorities for surgi-
euros) more than those associated who were having rectal cancers cancer surgery, to be cal disciplines.”
10 FOOD THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
Bread
crumb
spaghetti
Joe Yonan Ingredients Add a generous pinch or two of Reheat the pan over medium
The Washington Post 1 teaspoon salt, plus more as salt, then add the pasta. Cook heat and add the remaining table-
needed according to the package direc- spoon of oil. Add the baby spinach
12 ounces dried whole-grain tions (al dente). Drain and transfer and cook for 1 minute, or until
B
ased on traditional Italian spaghetti (may substitute another to a large bowl, reserving a little wilted, then add the cooked pasta,
recipes, this dish combines long pasta of your choice) of the pasta cooking water, then tossing it with the spinach. If the
crunchy, garlicky, lemony 5 tablespoons extra-virgin drizzle the pasta with 1 tablespoon mixture seems dry, add a little of
bread crumbs with whole-grain olive oil of the oil. the reserved pasta cooking water.
pasta and a little baby spinach for 2 cloves garlic, minced Meanwhile, heat a large skil- Taste and season with more salt
a hearty, comforting bowl. 2 cups fresh, coarse bread let over medium-high heat and and/or pepper, as needed.
4 servings crumbs (see headnote) add 3 tablespoons of the oil. Stir Serve warm, in bowls with the
The dish depends on good, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground in the garlic and cook for a few bread crumbs and remaining
fresh bread crumbs (not dried). To black pepper, plus more as needed seconds, then add the bread lemon zest sprinkled atop each
make them, tear your favourite 1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon crumbs and stir to coat evenly. portion.
bread (it can be stale) into chunks, freshly grated lemon zest Toast until golden brown, 3 to 4
drop them in a food processor and 4 cups baby spinach minutes. Remove from the heat, Nutrition: Per serving: 560
pulse until they are reduced to stir in the teaspoon of salt, the calories, 16 g protein, 86 g carbo-
pieces no bigger than a pea. (Some Steps pepper and 1 teaspoon of the hydrates, 19 g fat, 3 g saturated fat,
pieces can be smaller, but you Bring 4 quarts of water to a lemon zest, then transfer to the 0 mg cholesterol, 430 mg sodium,
don’t want powder.) boil in a large pot over high heat. large bowl. 2 g dietary fiber, 0 g sugar.THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 BOLLYWOOD 11
Kapil Sharma denies fight with Sunil Grover
IANS many things, I was shooting the show and for other
things. During that time, my film’s artiste died. I was
A
ctor-comedian Kapil Sharma denied the infa- so nervous and turned so negative.
mous and controversial fight with Sunil Grover. “I wanted to cancel the Australia show but couldn’t
At the trailer launch of his second film and before the show, a girl came to me complaining
“Firangi”, Kapil opened up about the incident in which about a guy who happens to be my childhood friend,
during a flight from Australia to Mumbai, Kapil had Chandan. I scolded him.
reportedly physically assaulted Sunil.
Clarifying his stance, Kapil said: “When you move
“I had to perform for one and a half hours and that
girl and boy artiste had 10-minute stints. My whole
Priyanka keen to
with such a huge team, you have to manage a lot of
things and I am really bad at it, I will say that much.
thing was, ‘You are bothering me with this when I have
such a long performance ahead’. I am a little
collaborate with
Touchwood, we have been working together for many
years and I would like to repeat it one more time, I
impulsive.
“Chandan went missing for five days. I wanted to
Rihanna
didn’t actually fight with Sunil Grover at all. It didn’t meet him and apologize because I didn’t listen to his IANS
happen.” side of the story. I saw him one hour before the Aus-
A
Sunil famously essayed the role of Mashoor Gulati, tralia flight and I lost it again and I used cuss words ctress-singer Priyanka
a doctor, in “The Kapil Sharma Show”. again”. Chopra (pictured), who
Narrating what exactly happened during the flight, Kapil also said he has no issues with Sunil. has worked with interna-
Kapil said the fight happened with comedian Chan- “I love him. I like to work with the best of people. tional names like Pitbull and DJ
dan Prabhakar, and not with Sunil. When I was doing ‘Comedy Circus’, I used to tell peo- Will Sparks, says she would like
He said: “When we reached Australia, since the ple, ‘I met this guy Sunil Grover in ‘Hans Baliye’. ‘Let’s to collaborate with singer
first day, my mood was really bad. I was juggling so get him, I saw his show, I liked him’. When you work Rihanna.
with the best, you learn a lot. Priyanka treated her fans to
“Sunil and I, we have known a question and answer session
each other for nine years now, as she scored a following of 20
and we have been working million on Twitter.
together for five years. I don’t When a fan asked her which
have any problem with Sunil, female artist she would like to
but had I been in his place, I collaborate with, Priyanka
would have definitely asked replied: "I'd love to collaborate
one time that ‘I haven’t seen with Rihanna. I think she's
you like this in five years, why awesome."
are you behaving like this?’ Another fan asked her what
“Maybe nothing would have would she be if not an actress or
happened. But still nothing has a singer. She said: "An engineer.
happened, I love him,” Kapil At least that's what I thought at
stressed. 17. Now I haven't done anything
Kapil also took a dig at the else for a while, so maybe
media for the speculation writing."
regarding the ‘fight’. Priyanka is currently shoot-
ing for the third season of the
American crime drama series
"Quantico". She will be seen
‘Ghoomar’ song most difficult, yet fulfilling: Deepika reprising her role of FBI agent
Alex Parrish.
IANS “The ‘Ghoomar’ song has to be one The song has been composed "This season brings together
of the most difficult yet most ful- by Bhansali and sung by Shreya an amazing new team and new
S
he twirls in circles with diyas filling song sequences I have ever Ghoshal. “Padmavati” also stars flavour to 'Quantico'! I'm excited
in her hands in the newly shot for!” Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. to share (it) with you all," she said.
launched song “Ghoomar” The “Ghoomar” song was Shahid will be seen playing the Besides "Quantico", the
from the upcoming film “Padma- unveiled yesterday. It shows the role of Maharawal Ratan Singh, "Mary Kom" actress has already
vati”. Actress Deepika Padukone richness of the Rajput culture and husband of Deepika’s character completed her next film "Isn't It
says it’s one of the most difficult traditions. Deepika, dressed in in the movie. Ranveer will be Romantic", featuring Adam
yet most fulfilling song sequences heavy ensembles and jewellery, playing Alauddin Khilji. Devine, Liam Hemsworth and
she has ever done. performs gracefully. The film, releasing on Decem- Rebel Wilson. It is slated to
Deepika, who plays the title Traditionally, the dance form ber 1, tells the story of Alauddin release on February 14, 2019.
role in filmmaker Sanjay Leela Ghoomar involves twirling in cir- Khilji, the medieval-era Delhi She will also star as a single
Bhansali’s magnum opus, took to cles and coordinated hand ruler who fell in love with Rajput mom in "A Kid Like Jake" along-
Twitter on Wednesday and wrote: movements and footwork. queen Padmavati. side Jim Parsons, Claire Danes
and Octavia Spencer.12 ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
Kid Rock’s Senate campaign was a stunt
The Washington Post believing something you said before
trying to shill your music: Rock
W
e were 99.99 percent cer- wrote an earnest blog post calling
tain that Detroit musician a run “very possible” and said he
Kid Rock’s run for a Sen- was “exploring my candidacy,” then
ate seat - he debuted the appeared behind a presidential-
websitekidrockforsenate.com this looking lectern to the tune “Hail to
summer and spent the past few the Chief “ at a Michigan concert.
months teasing his possible candi- Not that everyone was convinced,
dacy - was nothing more than a but in the Age of Trump, one never
marketing stunt, and now the knows which celebrity’s political
woulda-been “gentleman from aspirations might get taken
Michigan” is admitting as much. seriously.
“I’m not running for Senate. Are Rock, born Robert Ritchie, told
you kidding me?” Rock told radio Stern that even those who knew the
host Howard Stern on the shock whole thing was mere subterfuge
jock’s SiriusXM show, per the started acting as if it wasn’t. “No,
Detroit Free Press. expletives definitely not fit for the I’m releasing a new album. I’m we’re not doing it,” he said he’d tell
Of course, since he’s Kid Rock, Senate floor. going on tour, too.” them, according to the Free Press,
he peppered his comments with “Who couldn’t figure that out? Way to mock your fans for “but let’s roll with it for a while.”
Gadot thought about ending acting Actor Robert Guillaume dies
career before ‘Wonder Woman’ Reuters
T
wo-time Emmy Award-win-
A
ctress Gal Gadot, who has Glamour magazine, reports dai- ning actor Robert Guillaume
carved out a niche for lymail.co.uk. (pictured), who became one
herself in Hollywood Describing the nitty-gritty of the most prominent black actors
since the release of “Wonder of the acting business, she on US television playing the can-
Woman”, says she earlier added: “Because there had been tankerous title character in the hit
thought about ending her act- so many no. You go to the audi- 1980s series “Benson,” died of com-
ing career and going back to her tion and you have a callback, plications from prostate cancer on
home country, Israel. then another callback and then Tuesday, his wife said. He was 89.
“Before I got ‘Wonder a camera set-up, and people are The gravelly voiced Guillaume,
Woman’, I was thinking about telling you your life will change who thrived in Broadway musi- 1986. Guillaume’s character had
never coming back to Los Ange- if you get this part. And then cals before starring on the TV been a butler on “Soap” but on
les, (I thought I’d) stay in Israel, you don’t get it. series “Soap” and its spinoff “Ben- “Benson” he served as a state gov-
work as an actress here and “I reached a place where I son,” died at his Los Angeles home, ernor’s director of household
there, go back to university and didn’t want to do that his wife Donna Brown Guillaume affairs, then state budget director,
do something else,” Gadot told anymore.” said in a statement. lieutenant governor and candidate
Robert Guillaume first played for governor.
sarcastic and irascible butler Ben- Guillaume won the Emmy for
son DuBois on the over-the-top outstanding lead actor in a com-
soap opera parody series “Soap,” edy series in 1985 for “Benson,” the
which debuted in 1977 and also last of six times that he was nom-
starred Katherine Helmond, Rich- inated for an Emmy playing the
ard Mulligan and Billy Crystal. character. He became the first
His work on that show won black actor to win that award.
Guillaume won the Emmy for out- In accepting the Emmy, he
standing supporting actor in a joked, “I’d like to thank Bill Cosby
comedy series in 1979. for not being here,” referring to the
His character became so pop- fact that the star of “The Cosby
ular that the ABC network created Show” and the leading contender
“Benson” for him and that series ran for the award had earlier taken
for seven seasons from 1979 to himself out of the running for it.THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 TECHNOLOGY 13
IANS
BlackBerry launches
C
anada-based BlackBerry yes-
terday introduced new cyber
security consulting services
aimed at enabling enterprise ‘Gen-
eral Data Protection Regulation’
new cyber security
(GDPR) compliance and mitigating
security risks in connected auto-
mobiles that threaten personal and
services
public safety.
‘BlackBerry Cybersecurity Con-
sulting’ will guide organisations
through the process of understand-
ing how to manage company data,
how GDPR applies to the organisa-
tion and how to achieve a
competitive readiness posture, the
company said in a statement.
Set to come into effect in May
2018 and applicable to any enter-
prise controlling or processing
‘Personally Identifiable Information’
(PII) of European Union residents,
GDPR demands major changes to
the ways organisations may collect,
use and store PII about customers
and employees. Sales, BlackBerry at BlackBerry market for automotive cybersecu- experience in information security,
“Having been engaged with the Security Summit in London. rity is expected to grow to $759m data protection and cyber-resilience
EU Justice Directorate-General “In addition to consulting services, in 2023. to support our clients in protecting
since 2012, we understand the we provide many necessary software BlackBerry will now also offer their most valuable assets,” Weise
GDPR requirements and have solutions, making BlackBerry a one- new services directly and through said.
developed expertise to help address stop shop for GDPR compliance.” a new partner programme aimed “As hacking evolves and new
the full range of GDPR implications According to Automotive Cyber- at helping to eliminate security vul- threats arise, our new cybersecu-
for enterprises, from situational security and Connected Car Report nerabilities within connected and rity consulting services will help
assessment to offering DPO (Data from IHS Automotive, there are autonomous vehicles. play a critical role in the develop-
Protection Officer)-as-a-service,” nearly 112 million vehicles now con- “BlackBerry’s cybersecurity con- ment of secure connected and
said Carl Wiese, Global Head of nected around the world. The global sulting practice builds on decades of autonomous vehicles.”
Instagram now lets everyone go live with a friend
IANS on their own.
When someone you follow is
A
fter several weeks of test- going live with a friend, you will
ing, Facebook-owned see two circles stacked together
photo-sharing platform in your stories bar.
Instagram has rolled out a new You can tap on it to watch and
feature which enables users to like and comment as you follow
broadcast simultaneously with a along, the blog added.
friend. After Instagram introduced
“Starting today, we are intro- live video last November, millions
ducing a fun way to go live with a of people have used it to connect
friend. Now, you can hang out and with friends and followers in an
go live together, whether you’re authentic way.
just doing homework or catching bottom right and tap “Add” to friend pop up right below you”, These updates are available as
up on your day,” Instagram said invite anyone who’s currently Instagram said. part of Instagram version 20 on
in a blog post yesterday. watching. Users can also remove their App Store and for Android in
To use the new feature, users Once they join, “you’ll see the guest and add someone else at any Google Play.
need to tap the new icon on the screen split into two and your time. They can also choose to exit14 CINEMA PLUS THURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017
NOVO — Pearl ROYAL PLAZA VILLAGGIO & CITY CENTER
Jigsaw (2D) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 10:00pm The Little Vampire (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 5:00pm
& 12:00midnight Ramleela(2D/Malayalam) 2:15&11:15pm Akasha Mittayi (2D/Malayalam) 5:00pm
Geostorm(2D/Thriller) 10:00am, 12:20, 2:15, 2:40, 5:00, 7:20, 9:15, Fantastic Journey To Oz (2D/Animation) 3:30pm
Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2D/Action) 5:30pm
9:40pm & 12:00midnight
24 Hours To Live (Action) 7:15 & 9:30pm Happy Death Day (Horror) 7:45pm
24 Hours To Live (2D) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 4:45, 6:00, 8:00, 10:00,
Mersal (2D/Tamil) 2:30 & 6:45pm Jigsaw(2D/Horror) 9:45 & 11:30pm
11:45pm & 12:00midnight Only The Brave (2D) 10:00am, 3:15 & 8:30pm
Special Show 9:00pm Only The Brave (Drama) 11:30pm
Mother (2D/Thriller) 12:45, 6:00 & 11:15pm
Monster Family (2D/Animation) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00pm ASIAN TOWN
Happy Death Day (2D) 8:00, 10:00pm & 12:00midnight Ramleela (Malayalam) 12:45, 1:45, 3:45, 4:45, 6:45, 7:45, 9:45, 10:45, 11:15pm,
The Little Vampire (2D) 10:15am, 12:30, 2:45, 5:00 & 7:15pm 12:45, 01:30 & 02:00am Vunnadhi Okate (Telugu) 12:30 & 6:00pm
Da3doush (2D/Arabic) 9:30pm & 12:00midnight Akasha Mittayi 3:15 & 12:00midnight Golmaal Again (Hindi) 6:00pm
Fantastic Journey To Oz (2D) 10:00am, 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00 & 6:00pm Mersal (Tamil) 1:00 & 9:00pm Parava (Malayalam) 3:00 & 8:30pm
The Foreigner (2D/Action) 8:00 & 10:15pm
AL KHOR
Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2D) 10:15am, 1:00, 3:45, 6:30, 9:15pm & 12:00am
Jigsaw 11:00am, 1:00, 6:00 & 11:00pm Only The Brave 11:30am, 5:30 & 11:30pm
Geostorm(3D IMAX/Thriller)10:30am, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00, 8:30 & 11:00pm
Happy Death Day 11:00am, 3:30 & 8:00pm Ramleela 3:00 & 8:00pm & 12:30am
Mersal (Tamil) 2:15 & 8:15pm 24 Hours To Live 1:15, 5:45 & 10:15pm
MALL
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (Telugu) 2:00pm Happy Death Day (Horror) 8:15pm ROXY
The Little Vampire (2D/Animation) 2:00 & 3:30pm Fantastic Journey To Oz (2D/Animation)12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00,6:00&8:00pm
Mersal (2D/Tamil) 2:15 & 11:15pm Ramleela (2D/Malayalam) 4:30pm 24 Hours To Live (2D/Thriller) 12:00noon, 2:00, 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00pm
Fantastic Journey To Oz (2D/Animation) 5:00pm Brawl In Cell Block 99 (Thriller) 12:00noon & 8:15pm
Secret Superstar (2D/Hindi) 6:45pm Geostorm (2D/Action) 7:15pm Ramleela (2D/Malayalam) 12:00noon, 3:10, 9:10pm & 12:20am
24 Hours To Live (Action) 5:00 & 9:30pm Only The Brave (Drama) 9:15pm Only The Brave 2:45, 5:30 & 11:00pm Unnadi Okate Zindagi 6:20pm &12:00am
Jigsaw(2D/Horror) 6:30 & 10:00pm Golmaal Again(2D/Hindi) 11:30pm JIGSAW
Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2D/Action) 11:45pm
LANDMARK
Mersal (2D/Tamil) 2:15 & 10:30pm Human Flow (Documentary) 2:30pm
The Little Vampire (2D/Animation) 2:15 & 3:45pm
Akasha Mittayi (2D/Malayalam) 5:00pm Happy Death Day (Horror) 7:30pm
Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (Telugu) 5:00pm Only The Brave (Drama) 9:15pm
Fantastic Journey To Oz (2D/Animation) 5:15 & 6:30pm
24 Hours To Live (Action) 7:30 & 9:15pm Jigsaw(2D/Horror) 8:30pm
Ramleela (2D/Malayalam) 11:00pm Brawl In Cell Block 99 (2D) 11:30pm Bodies are turning up around the city, each having met a uniquely
Note: Programme is subject to change without prior notice. gruesome demise. As the investigation proceeds, evidence points
to one suspect: John Kramer, the man known as Jigsaw, who has
been dead for ten years.
BABY BLUES
HAGAR THE HORRIBLETHURSDAY 26 OCTOBER 2017 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
ABBREVIATED, ABRIDGED,
AGES, BRIEF, CEASELESS,
COMPRESSED, CONDENSED,
CUT BACK, DECREASED,
DIMINISHED, ENDLESS,
EPHEMERAL, ETERNAL,
EXTENDED, FLEETING,
INCESSANT, INCREASED,
INTERMINABLE, LENGTHY,
LESSEN, LITTLE, LONG,
MOMENTARY, PERPETUAL,
PRECIS, PROLONGED,
PROTRACTED, REDUCED,
SHORT, TRUNCATED.
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