On the first anniversary of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad

Al-Jaber Al-Sabah being honored with the United Nations Humanitarian Leadership Award, glowing tributes have been paid to his continued leadership of international efforts aimed at providing humanitarian relief around the world.

Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah, Kuwait’s Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and Dr. Mubashar Riaz Sheikh, United Nations Resident Coordinator and UN Development Programme Resident Representative in Kuwait, jointly wrote an op-ed on the occasion which appeared in local and international newspapers. In their op-ed the two eminent men noted that on the occasion of presenting the UN’s highest humanitarian award, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon had lauded His Highness the Amir for his “remarkable acts of human kindness and generosity”, and for the “exemplary humanitarian

leadership” demonstrated by the State of Kuwait.

In their op-ed, the two eminent authors said that the personal dedication and visionary leadership demonstrated by His Highness the Amir in spearheading fundraising for vital UN operations and supporting humanitarian relief

efforts to alleviate human suffering in crises, not just in Syria but worldwide have been nothing short of inspirational.

By presenting the Humanitarian Leadership Award to His Highness the Amir, the UN recognized and expressed its profound gratitude for the personal

leadership demonstrated by His Highness the Amir amid international efforts to respond to the Syrian crisis.

The authors noted that in the first place, His Highness had directed his government to organize three international donor pledging conferences for Syria, in 2013, 2014 and 2015. And secondly, His Highness had, both by example and direct intervention, worked to galvanize the global community to contribute funds for the victims of this devastating conflict, which has entered its fifth year without any sign of political resolution in sight.

Since 2013, Kuwait under the patronage of His Highness the Amir has hosted three international donor-pledging conferences for Syria, raising around US$7.5 billion. Of this, Kuwait has led the donations, with a total of $1.3 billion over the three years ($300 million in 2013, $500 million in 2014, and $500 million in 2015). These conferences, which were attended each year by high

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According to Kuwait’s Central Apparatus for

Illegal Residents’ Affairs, from 2011 to August 2015, more than 7,000 stateless people or Bedouin, now classified as ‘illegal residents’, adjusted

their legal status by declaring their original nationalities.

Announcing this, Colonel Mohammad Al Wuhaib, director of the agency said, 4,973 out of the 7,039

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Kuwait regularizes status of thousands of stateless

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Zain Group, a leading innovator of mobile communications in eight markets across the Middle

East and Africa announced entering into a group-wide agreement with Uber, the technology company that is evolving the way the world moves, to offer Zain customers discounted and preferential services when using the Uber platform. The agreement will allow Uber’s partner drivers to benefit from exclusive phone and data deals offered by Zain.

The two companies are also set

to collaborate on enabling mobile payments for Uber services as well as the provision of Wi-Fi in vehicles for Zain customers in the future.

Additionally, Zain and Uber will co-operate on unique marketing and promotional offerings to local passengers, and to Zain customers travelling abroad who will benefit from discounted services provided by Uber dependent on location and distance. During the launch of the service, free trips and other promotional benefits will be offered to Zain customers.

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The Health Minister of Uttar Pradesh State, Shankh Lal

Majhi, who was in Kuwait on a private visit, met with members of the Uttar Pradesh community at a reception organized in Safir International Hotel, Fintas.

The function was attended by Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Sunil Jain, the embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Subhashish Goldar, community members and several Kuwaiti businessmen.

Uttar Pradesh Health Minister visits Kuwait

Zain and Uber announce strategic partnership across the Middle East

The ‘Monthi Fest’ birthday of Mother Mary was celebrated with

devotion and grandeur by Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare association (KBWA) with around 650 guests present on 11 September, 2015 at Indian Community School, Khaitan.

His Highness Bishop Yuhanon Mar Polycarpose Metropolitan with other priests blessed the new corn with the singing of ‘Moreik Hogoslia’ and ‘Sokkod Sangata Melyan’, and the offering of flowers by small children.

His Highness Yuhanon Mar Polycarpose Metropolitan, Rev. Fr. Claude Mascarenhas, Rev. Fr. Franklin D’Souza, Rev. Parish Priest of Abbasiya Fr. Noel Almeida , Rev. Fr. Reji Thomas, Indian Orthodox Church Vicar St. Gregorios and Parish Priest Ahmadi Church Rev. Fr. Xavier D’Souza were the guest of honors of the programme. A variety of cultural programmes, were performed by

talented children and members of the Association.

This was followed by a family meal and as per Mangalorean tradition, a vegetarian meal was served on banana leaves comprised a medley of vegetable dishes. Brahmavargaars’

signature home cooked fish curry was the most preferred item on the menu. A raffle draw was organized and attractive prizes were distributed to the lucky winners. Also, generous spot prizes were distributed during the Biblical Quiz question session.

Kuwait Brahmavar Welfare Association celebrates Monthi Fest 2015

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A grand function was held on 9 September at the Chancery

of Pakistan to celebrate the 50th Defence Day of Pakistan and it was

attended by a large number of Pakistan nationals. The ceremony showcased a beautiful segment where popular national songs were sung and a tableau

was presented by school children. The performances were enthusiastically appreciated by the audience.

The Ambassador read out the messages of the President and the Prime Minister of Pakistan. In his own remarks on the occasion, the Ambassador touched on the great sacrifices made by Pakistan’s heroic armed forces for the protection of the homeland.

An exhibition displaying the memorable moments of the 1965 war was lauded by the attendees. Subsequently, traditional Pakistani dishes were served. The crowd was fully involved in the celebrations, enthusiastically chanting the slogans of Pakistan Zindabad.

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50th Anniversary of the Defence Day of Pakistan

Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets & Restaurant (A2B), a popular

eatery and variety sweets shop, opened its first branch on 2 September, 2015 on the first floor of Daijani Complex, which is located on Habeeb Al Munawar Street, next to Xcite Alghanim, in Farwaniya.

The restaurant was inaugurated by the embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission Subhashish Goldar in the presence of a large gathering of VIPs and dignitaries including Srinivasa Raja (Managing Director of Adayar Ananda Bhavan Pvt Ltd), Mr. Musaed Al Sayer, Mr. Fahed and Mr.

Daijani were present. Around 700 guests of the event were treated to exclusive sweets and dishes courtesy of the management.

The complete floor of the 10,000 sq ft has been designed to accommodate a spacious dining area, a long sweet and snacks

counter, family rooms, an Akshaya party hall (suitable for more than 200 people) and an Aishwarya meeting room which can be used for corporate meetings and various other small parties. The interior was carefully fitted with eye catching furnishings of a high standard

to provide a comfortable and relaxing setting for patrons.

Adyar Ananda Bhavan Sweets and Snacks restaurant is a leading force in the manufacture of sweets, maintaining the flavours by following the rich tradition of creation of the sweet’s respective regions.

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Quiz competitions are engaging and challenging events that highlight the ability of children to quickly and

accurately recollect general knowledge in a spirit of competition and camaraderie.

The Bengali Cultural Society Kuwait (BCS) in Kuwait organized the 19th episode of the BCS-Kitco Inter-School Quiz Competition on 11 September at the American International School in Maidan

Hawally. The Indian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Sunil Jain was the chief guest at the event, which witnessed an impressive audience of school children, parents and supporters, eager to fully enjoy the experience.

The schools competing in the quiz event included Fahaheel Al-Watanieh Indian Private School (DPS), Gulf Indian School, United Indian School, Indian Learners Own Academy (ILOA), Indian English Academy -Don Bosco and Kuwait Indian School.

The teams, who arrived on stage to loud cheers from the audience, were welcomed by the Quiz Master Andrew Scolt. With charisma and style, the quiz master kept

the mood light throughout the event as he interacted with the teams and audience.

Team FAIPS – DPS with their sterling performance were crowned the winners of the Kitco Inter-school Quiz competition, with the two members who represented the school, Sharath Memon and Rohita Mahesh, being awarded KD 150 each, in addition to other gifts and a shiny trophy for the school. The first runner up award went to Barath Kumar Bhaskar and Harish Thazetheveetil, representing Gulf Indian School, who were awarded KD100 each, along with a trophy for the school.

The second runner up award went to the team Shawn Sibi George and Jason Miranda from Indian English Academy School - Don Bosco who received cash prize of KD75 each and other goodies. Consolation prizes were also given to all the participants.

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FAIPS-DPS emerge victorious in

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The mega winning opportunity at Joyalukkas

‘Drive Your Dream’ received an overwhelming response from customers across GCC, Singapore and Malaysia. The 60-day campaign concluded on 8 August 2015 and the winner was announced on 9 August 2015 The Joyalukkas ‘Drive Your Dream’ offered every customer shopping for KD 40 worth of Jewellery, the opportunity to win 12 Audi’s plus 3 kg gold.

Joy Alukkas, Chairman, Joyalukkas group says, “As the ‘World’s Favourite Jeweler’ we are committed to giving our customers the best in quality, value, choice and service at

all times. And the Joyalukkas ‘Drive Your Dream’ was one of the many ways in which we make the Jewellery shopping experience of millions of customers, a truly rewarding one. The luckiest one drove away in an Audi car.”

The Audi was presented to the winner Leira Johnson on 27 August, 2015 by Regional Manager of Kuwait Region Gipson George in the presence of Joyalukkas officials and various customers.

Joyalukkas presents Audi to Joyalukkas ‘Drive Your Dream’ promotion winner

Ricky LaxaStaff Writer

The Indonesian community celebrated ‘Indonesia Day’ in Kuwait with hundreds of its

nationals clad in traditional costumes at the Kuwait Karate Federation on Friday. The annual occasion was organized in cooperation between the embassy and the community spearheaded by the Indonesian Ambassador to Kuwait H.E. Tatang

Budie Utama Razak. Members of the diplomatic corps and invited guests graced the occasion. Ambassadors and diplomats from the ASEAN countries: Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Brunei, Myanmar, Philippines and Thailand with India, Bangladesh, South Korea, Pakistan, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Swaziland and Switzerland also came to the event.

In his welcome remarks, the Indonesian ambassador lauded

the community for their cooperation and for nourishing the spirit of nationalism and patriotism in their hearts and thanked the dignitaries for sharing such occasion with the community. The celebrations started with vocalists singing a patriotic song ‘Gebyar Indonesia’ while in between the Envoy recited in poetic form verses of the song and it was followed by a Balinese dance.

The crowd cheered as the Envoy belted out a song and asked the Gym

Team instructors to back him up with a dance. Zumba routine presented by the instructors invited everyone to a ten-minute workout.

A photo session with the Ambassador immediately followed and the viewing of the booths and stalls situated around the hall.

Among the highlights of the occasion were the karaoke singing competition, vocal renditions and dances by Al Husna Communtiy, Legong Balinese Dance, ICFK, Al

Inabah, Egaila Band Badingding dance and a standup comedy act. Winners of the competitions of chess, domino, badminton, table tennis, volleyball and Futsal were also announced and they received gifts. Later, winners of the Karaoke singing contest were called out. Armania band performed to end the occasion. Traditional food from different provinces of Indonesia and a volunteer medical team were available throughout the celebration.

Indonesian community celebrates Indonesia Day

Popular Indian singer, Karthik, took the audience by storm at

a two-day concert titled, ‘Voice of Tamil Nadu, Karthik — live in Kuwait’, organized by Al Mulla International Exchange Co. on 4 and 5 September at the American International School in Hawally.

Emanating charm and talent, Karthik performed a mix of popular songs and contemporary classical renditions in his rich vocals and enticed the crowd to appreciate the nuances of the lyrics. His performance delivered a variety of musical hits and probably the best part of the show was his interactions with the audience who enthusiastically joined in.

The stirring combination of upbeat and mellifluous sounds, with a good splash of theatrics from Karthik brought out the best in the concert. ‘Mahaganapathirn’, a Camatic Kriti of prayer and invocation pleased his admirers more with the spiritual lyrics, and the applause-inducing songs,

‘Oru Maalai’, ‘Vizhi Moodi’ and ‘Hasili Fisili’ had refreshing vitality.

His distinguishing, arresting sweet register gave an emotionally convincing interpretation to the classic ‘Om Kaara Nadhanu’, and then, he crooned ‘Ennadi’, ‘Usure Poguthey’,’ lliayanila’ and ‘En Iniya Pon Nilavae’ and a list of other lyrical songs, sustaining the musical energy all the

way through the concert. His powerful, sweet voice weaved

beautifully with harmonies from the band to create an unforgettable experience. Karthik, for whom this is a second performance in Kuwait, said in an interview that it was great that people in Kuwait were open to songs in different languages and genres.

Aside from Karthik, two talented singers Madumita and Niranjana, who got hearts racing with their catchy tunes and swaying to slower lyrics, were a captivating part of the concert.

Following his introduction by legendary Indian composer A.R. Rahman, Karthik rose to fame to become a successful singer amassing an awe-inspiring repertoire of over 4,500 songs, sung in multiple languages, and has shared the spotlight with great singers namely George Brooks, Louis Banks, Kai Eckhardt and Osam Ezzeldin. As a testament to his talent, he has won five Filmfare awards for his playback singing as well as others awards. Fans have praised his albums and his performance in various venues. Moreover, he appears to be adding to his list of accomplishments with new exciting projects and collaborations, a new fusion band called Arka and new releases as a music director in Tamil and Telugu.

Karthik dazzles at Al Mulla concert

Reveling in the glow of achievements, Bhavan

(Indian Educational School) family celebrated the 9th Founder’s Day splendidly in the school auditorium on 4 September, 2015 as a mark of reverence to the founder of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan institutions in the Middle East, N.K. Ramachandran Menon.

The main attraction of the mega event was the variety of cultural

shows of dance, drama, music and many more presented with sheer charm. The headliner was a spectacular balletic portrayal of ‘The Geethopadesha’. During the event, an amount of KD 800 was presented to Rhoda Mahmood, the Chairperson, Foundation of Hope, by the School Chairman as a charitable donation. The day ended with a sumptuous buffet dinner.

Bhavans celebrates Founder’s Day

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Al Manshar Rotana arranged a fun event with the outpatient children

from Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH).

KACCH is a non-governmental charitable organisation registered

with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in 2003. It was founded informally in 1989 to help children and their families cope with the stresses of hospitalisation. It is managed by

volunteers and funded by donations from organisations, businesses, banks, schools and individuals within Kuwait.

Children of ages from 6 to 10 years joined the festivities together with their family. Different activities were prepared such as face painting, balloon twisting, colouring and a magic show. Kids showed off their creativity in a cookie decoration activity, and later, they enjoyed a hearty and delicious buffet of traditional Arab food, popcorn and cotton candy together with an assorted selection of main courses, sweets and chilled juices. The adults

relished the Oriental menu prepared by the hotel’s talented chefs.

Imad Zaboura, General Manager said, “This is the first fun day event for children that has been organised for this year. This day would have not been possible without everyone’s support.

We are all glad that a simple gesture like this brings a big smile to those angels. I would like to thank Toys “R” Us for taking part on this day and for sponsoring gifts for the children. I also would like to thank KACCH for giving us the privilege to reach out to the kids and make this day happen.”

Al Manshar Rotana holds Fun day at KACCH

Landmark Group’s trendy fashion-store the ICONIC, located in Avenues Mall, showcased

its Autumn-Winter collection at an interactive event attended by the country’s fashion influencers, local media and members of Landmark Group management.

The latest collection in ICONIC, which boasts a mix of niche and cult labels such as Paul’s Boutique, Lipsy, UCLA, Lucy in the Sky, Zod and Being Human, incorporates splashes of yellow and blue that add color to a darker palette of greys and black.

“Landmark, as a multi-format retailer of many brands, places ICONIC as a young, trendy, smart, high-street, and

boutique-inspired fashion segment, which screams urban and contemporary styles for Kuwait – a high-fashion market, very different from other GCC countries,” said the CEO of ICONIC Saibal Basu.

In the women’s collection, expect revival of the 60s with their Mod Modernism black and white monochromes and splashes of fresh colors; trendy daywear and sportswear in a luxe feel from the Neo Sports trend; the evergreen Military Vibe with a contemporary military feel in soft daily wear look; Dark Delicacy collection embodying the sensual spirit of women; and an ultra-cool look in Street Glam’s edgy yet feminine prints and colors.

For men, the Urban Mix collection

includes trench coats, cardigans, crisp white shirts with a good mix of suits and many styles to choose from, which switch easily from work to play and look dapper, and the Party Warrior trend – velvet dinner jackets, tailored and printed shirts, lounge suits and ornate sweatshirts – embraces the party scene with a touch of luxury.

In addition to a wholesome fashion experience, the store’s SOHO section is full of random and cheerful knick-knacks and gifts showcasing a variety for popular favorites. To shop their latest Autumn-Winter collection head to the ICONIC showrooms located at The Avenues, The Mall, Level 1 and at Salam Mall in Salmiya.

ICONIC decks up withAutumn-Winter collection

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Special Open Breakfast Buffet at Fashion Café every Friday and Saturday from 8:30am to 12:30pm, for KD4/person; free for children below 5 years.

Join Shake Shack for Movie Monday – show your ticket stub and get a side of free fries at Grand Avenue and 1st Avenue - The Avenues, Al Fanar Mall, and The Gate Mall.

Pass by Pizza Milano at The Avenues and enjoy happy hour discount of 25 percent off from 4pm to 6pm every day.

The Indian-styled restaurant cum cafe Namaste serves a great variety of Indian cuisines – Indian street food fusion such as butter shrimp masala pizza, chickpeas masala pizza, butter chicken bites, chicken pops kathi roll, meat seikh nanwich, and snacks including pani puri and samosas, as well as kulfi and gulab

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Did you know that you can peel a mango with just a drinking glass; or that you can use a pastry tip to remove cherry stones? There are so many ways to peel, cut, or otherwise prepare fruit in the kitchen, but some are

better than others.

If you love eating fruit, or use fruit in a lot of seasonal recipes, these nine small yet mighty shortcuts may just save you some valuable time.

Kiwifruit: Peeling kiwi fruits is a slippery business, which is why eating them the quick, lazy way with the spoon is ideal — unless, of course, you are cutting up the fruit

for yogurt or a fruit salad. Instead of cutting a kiwi in half and then shaving off the skin, just use the spoon to scoop the flesh out from both halves.

Cherry tomatoes: To cut a bunch of cherry tomatoes at the same time for a salad, an easy trick, involving two plastic lids, is to place

the tomatoes on one of the lids, hold the other lid on top of them and then slice through the tomatoes.

Mango: Ripe mangoes are pure fruity bliss, but peeling them? Not so much. No need to use a knife to get the skin off a mango: First,

slice mangoes top to bottom along the pit, yielding two pieces of fruit, place the edge of the cut mango, where the skin meets the flesh, against the rim of a glass. With a little pressure, push the mango down the side of the glass, so that the peel remains on the outside and the fruit on the inside.

Pomegranate: As delicious as they are, pomegranates are notorious for leaving counters, cupboards and you splattered with sticky deep-red juice. To keep de-seeding process from turning your kitchen into a mess, cut a cone-shaped cap from top and a slice from bottom of

pomegranate, and cut into halves. Use fingers to gently nudge the seeds from the rind and membrane while submerged in a bowl of water.

Banana: Ignore the handle-like stem. Turn a banana upsid e-down; the nubby pointed tip at the opposite

end up. Pinch this tip

between your first finger and thumb — this will split the skin of the banana cleanly, allowing to peel it back easily.

Avocado: The trick to cutting beautiful segments of avocado is to slice it while it is still in its skin, then gently scoop the slices out with a spoon.

Grapefruit: Get more juice out of a grapefruit by slicing it into segments lifted away from their membranes. This gives neater slices of grapefruit for eating with breakfast, or in a salad.

Cherry: Do not have a cherry pitter? No problem; bust out your pastry tip and you will be just fine. Just remove the stem and place a cherry, stem side down, over a pastry tip. Press firmly and voilà – out pops the pit.

Watermelon: Cut a watermelon in half and then carefully shave off the rind taking as little of the red flesh as possible. Lop off last bit of rind on the end. Carve up into slices, then into even cubes.

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of the oldest hotels in Kuwait located in the heart of the city, on Fahed Al Salem Street. It is an international chain, 4-star business hotel, with 160 rooms and suites. The hotel includes 2 international restaurants, Al Dallah and Korean Arirang, 2

café and is located adjacent to Al Muthana Mall. The hotel used to be known as Plaza Kuwait and gained fame in 1980’s when it was one of few hotels in Kuwait. Now, after its integration with the chain, Swiss Belhotel international managing company, based in Hong Kong, it is

regarded as one of best affordable business hotels in Kuwait. We have clients from many of the companies located in Kuwait City, in addition to hosting sports groups and holding special events. We stand in the market as one of the few 4- star hotels that provides good service at a value price.

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Kuwait City has its own mode of tourism that is based mainly in hosting regional economic and political meetings, as well as sports, medical and other events that take place frequently in Kuwait.

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Talking about leisure tourism, it is not as developed as some other countries in the region and is limited to shopping activities through the existence of a variety of food outlets, branded stores, malls and cultural events like Hala February Festival.

However, there is plenty of potential to develop the leisure sector in the country.

The growing number of branded hotels and lodgings, as well as the high level of service offered can add value to the sector, if a strategy is followed for developing this field in Kuwait.

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Announcing their upcoming plans for the year 2015-2016, SIK Productions’

Artistic Director Tim Waddell said that after three successful, sell-out seasons, SIK has ambitious plans for the year ahead, including a brand new pantomime and a mega, end of the season show to bookend the year. In addition, there will be performances by SIK Comedy Team, Choir and Kids Club. “On top of all that, we hope to bring the international

touring production of the London Globe Theatre’s ‘Hamlet’ to Kuwait for the first time ever,” he added.

To commemorate the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre embarked upon a two year global tour of Hamlet, attempting to stop in every country in the world.

The unprecedented theatrical adventure ‘Globe to Globe Hamlet’, having shown in

over 115 countries to over 100,000 people, will bring its final leg to Middle-East with a performance slated, just for a night, in Kuwait on 6 January, 2016.

Keeping the tradition of pantomime in Kuwait alive, each year, SIK has performed a traditional Christmas time panto to sell out houses. This December, a brand new telling of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ comes to stage in Kuwait, packed

with all the usual panto fun.A selection of the 1001 Arabian Nights

stories would also be brought to life using a wild and wonderful mixture of live action, physical theatre, puppetry and music, in the summer of 2016.

SIK, which traces its origins back to 1948 Kuwait Oil Company’s, Kuwait Little Theatre, has a history of over six decades in English language community theatre in the country.

SIK’s brand new Season Four: what to expectStaged in Kuwait (SIK) Productions, the not-for-profit, community theatre in Kuwait, presented its line-up for Season Four. From family shows to comedy nights, from an internationally touring ‘Hamlet’ to their all new Show Choir, an exciting mélange

of productions await stage-show aficionados this coming season.

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The Valaikuda Vanampadi Poet Association (VVPA) in Kuwait held the book release

function for Dr. S. K. lIangovan’s latest book ‘Oru Saamaniyanin Saadhanai’ at the Indian

embassy auditorium on the evening of Friday, 14 August, 2015.

The book was launched by the Indian Embassy’s Deputy Chief of Mission and

Counselor Shubashis Goldar who presented a copy to the Managing Editor of The Times, Reaven D’Souza.

Indian businessman Mr. Selvin then handed

Dr. S. K. lIangovan releases his book 'Oru Saamaniyanin Saadhanai' at special event

over a copy of the book’s English version ‘Layman’s peak – reach’ to Shan Senthil, the Chief Guest of the evening.

Dr. S. K. lIangovan, was then presented with a trophy from VVPA founder Mr. Sethu, in recognition of his literary works. The writer was then conferred with the title ‘Poiyaa Vilakku’, for his philanthropic contributions, by the President of VVPA and acclaimed writer and poet Mr. Vidhyasagar.

Dr. lIangovan is recognized for his many charitable initiatives that include contributing towards the welfare of orphans and widows, in addition to sponsoring the educational aspirations of over 8,619 children in the past several years.

Poetry critics Vijaya Priya, Dr. Kumar, Mr. Eravanan, Mr. Ameer, Mr. A.M.A. Siddiq, Mr. lnbathamizh lIangovan and Suresh Sinasangar Niklavn participated in a lively discussion, where they gave their opinions on various aspects of the book. Leaders from various other associations were then presented with a copy of the book.

The book ‘Oru Saamaniyanin Saadhanai’ is a journey of reflection that divulges details on the past and growth of Dr. S. K. lIangovan, and underlines the various difficulties he had to overcome to be successful.

As part of the event, colorful cultural activities were organized that included a Bharathanatyam performance by Selvi Muthu Lakshmi, a folk dance by Selvan Naveer and folk songs vocalized by Mr. Ganesar, Mr. Shanmugam, Mr. Gangeswaran and Selvi Muthu Lakshmi. India’s Independence Day was selected as the theme for the event and it was evident on the stage and in the performances. Poet Viruthai Paari and Vijaya Priyawere in charge of hosting the evening’s program.

Gulf Bank has announced that it will be holding its monthly Salary Account draw and Red

Account draws on 17 September, 2015 which will be held under the supervision of a Ministry of Commerce representative, where six winners will be announced.

The bank’s Salary Offer guarantees a cash prize up to KD150 upon salary transfer plus a chance to win cash prizes and cars in monthly, quarterly and annual mega draws. Gulf Bank customers who have transferred their salaries are eligible to be part of those draws and win many attractive prizes.

The bank’s monthly cash draw will have six winners, each to get up to KD 1,500 (First prize is KD 1500, second prize is KD 1,000, third prize is KD 800, fourth prize is KD 600, fifth prize is KD 400, sixth prize is KD 200). Annually, two salary customers will get the chance to win a cash prize of KD25, 000 each.

Gulf Bank’s Monthly Salary Account and Red Account Draws

12 The Times Kuwait 13 - 19 September, 2015 www.timeskuwait.comTRAVEL

PlacesThe Pamir Highway (M41) is the remote high-altitude road from Khorog to Osh whose classic central section crosses Tibetan-style high plateau

scenery, occasionally populated by yurts and yaks. It was built by Soviet military engineers between 1931 and 1934 to facilitate troop transport and provisioning.Fan Mountains: The Fannsky Gory are a favored place to trek and climb, being only a couple of hours from both Samarkand and Dushanbe. The main M34 between Dushanbe and Khojand winds through the fringes of the range, offering superb views. Iskander-Kul is a gorgeous mountain lake 24km off the main road at the eastern end of the range with endless hiking opportunities. Until a tunnel is completed under the Anzob Pass the route into the mountains is closed from November to May.Penjikent is famous for its millennium-old archaeological site and as a springboard for Haft-Kul.National Museum of Antiquities of Tajikistan: The archaeological collection here is excellent. In many cases the originals from which copies were made, are seen in the outwardly far grander new National Museum. Notably, the 13m-long sleeping Buddha here is the real one as removed from Ajina Teppe in 1966, when Soviet archaeologists sliced it into 92 pieces. Dating from the Kushan era (around 500AD), it is

the largest known Buddha figure in Central Asia.Wakhan Valley: The Wakhan offers up a seemingly endless parade of scenic superlatives. Vivid green villages counterpoint towering valley walls, which open regularly for glimpses of the dazzling white Hindu Kush Mountains marking the Afghanistan–Pakistan border. A sprinkling of castle ruins and ibex-horn shrine-walls, even a Buddhist mini ziggurat-stupa, add zest. And while you are here you might be tempted to nip into Afghanistan. Beware that without your own wheels, transport is pitifully infrequent. Consider hiring a 4WD in Khorog or Murgab.

ActivitiesMadiyan Hot Springs: Incredibly isolated, and usually unmanned (thus de facto free), the springs consist of two covered concrete basins fed by water that is so hot as to be only just

bearable. This mixes with a cooler inflow when water levels are high enough. The springs building and two battered greenhouses is a 10-minute steep walk down across the river on precarious rail-planks.

Abdirashut Orozbaev organizes camel-treks on at least three routes in the Rang-Kul region.Yak House: Of the traditional Pamiri and Kyrgyz crafts sold here, the most impressive are pure-woolen shoulder-bags and colorful felt shyrdak squares. The shop is within the beautifully designed, circular Murgab House, symbolically incorporating

architectural elements from both Kyrgyz yurts and Pamiri houses.At Chabysh: Aimed at reviving and strengthening the horsemanship traditions of the Kyrgyz Pamirs, this annual festival features traditional horse sports interspersed with musical turns and poetry recitations.

The Roof of the World Festival includes music and dance performances, workshops, crafts exhibitions and documentary film shows organized by local and international organizations, with participants from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan and China.

Tour ideas

Ecotourism: Natural zakazniks or reserves, which include Zorkul, Romit, Mozkul, Dashti Jum, the Tajik National park, Zarafshon, Iskanderkul, Nurek, Childukhtaron, Sangvor, Mozkul, Oktash, Karatau, where the unique ecology, landscape and natural monuments are preserved in their primordial state.Sanatorium-resort recreation: There are about 200 mineral and thermal springs in Tajikistan. The famous ones are Khoja Obi Gharm, sanatorium Shaambari, health improving resort Garm Chashma, Zumrad and Khavatag.

At the sanatorium, various treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, musculoskeletal, urinary tracts, gynecological disorders, gastrointestinal disturbance, liver and dermatitis are provided.

Calcium deposits from the springs form chalky sedimentation with interesting shapes on the hot springs of the resorts Garmchashma, Bashor and Shahdara. These formations are beautiful, especially in the Garm Chashma spring situated at the altitude of more than 2000m above sea level and which can be noticed from afar due to the unique whiteness of the calcium deposits. Cultural tourism: The territory of Tajikistan is located on the key historical routes of the Great Silk Road, which was not only used for trading goods but also to share and exchange ideas and cultural traditions between the East and West.

Today, in some of the oldest cities of Tajikistan – Khujand, Istaravshan, Penjikent, and Kulyab, which have significantly changed over the last few years – the ancient historical,

cultural and handicraft traditions are still preserved and practiced. Tourists with an interest in ethnographic details can study historical traditions, cultures and people’s life styles, as well as learn the basics of ancient forgotten crafts under the supervision of skillful masters.

Photography journey: Many a photographer’s dream journey is discovered in the massif mountain regions of Zarang, Obi dara, Shohi Zarband, Surkhi Pamdara, and in the habitat of the famous markhor, the wild-goats of the region. In these mountains, markhors can be approached closely with minimal influence on its usual behavior in the natural habitat. Wild animals, including argali, wild boars, snow leopards, pheasants and snow cocks, marmots all live in the reserves of Tajikistan.

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Where the ‘Great Game’ spies and explorers once ventured, Tajikistan’s dramatic highland landscapes are now testing playgrounds for hardy climbers, trekkers and adventure travelers. The marvels of the Wakhan Valley, the starkly beautiful ‘Roof of the World’ Pamirs and the breathtaking

lakes and pinnacles of the Fan Mountains all contribute to making Tajikistan arguably one of Central Asia’s most exciting destination.

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The Treaty came into force on 20 April, 1994. The agreement was designed for 5 years and allowed

its extension. On 2 April, 1999, the Presidents of Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan signed a protocol on the extension of the treaty for the next five years. However, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Uzbekistan refused to extend the treaty; Uzbekistan joined the GUAM in the same year.

It was decided to transform the CST into a full-fledged international organization – the Organization of Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) on 14 May, 2002 during the Moscow session of the Collective Security Treaty. The current member-states of the organization are the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Belarus, Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. The Republic of Uzbekistan has restored its membership on 16 August, 2006 and suspended its participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization again in 2012.

CSTO is a military-political organization with defensive objectives, which is open to the new members, who are committed to its objectives and principles. The organization operates on the basis of strict respect for the independence, voluntary participation, equality of rights and obligations of the member-states, non-interference in the internal affairs, which are within the domestic jurisdiction of the member states.

The main objectives and principles of the Organization are strengthening of the peace and international and regional security and stability, the collective defense of the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of the member states, which are achieved by primarily political means of the member-states. The member-states coordinate and harmonize their foreign policy positions on international and regional security problems, using, primarily, consultation mechanisms. The member-states join their forces in the fight against international terrorism, religious extremism, illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, weapons, transnational organized crime, illegal migration and other threats to the security of the member-states.

In accordance with the Charter, CSTO bodies are:• Collective Security Council (CSC) –

the supreme body, which includes the heads of the member-states. The Board considers the fundamental issues of Organization activity and makes the decisions aimed at achieving its goals and objectives. It also provides coordination and joint activity of the member-states on achieving these goals.

• The Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) – the consultative and executive body for the coordination of the cooperation between member states in the field of foreign policy;

• The Council of Ministers of Defense (CMD) – the consultative and executive body for the coordination of military policy, military construction and military-technical cooperation between the member-states.

• The Committee of Secretaries of Security Councils (CSSC) – the consultative and executive body for the coordination of the cooperation between member states in their national security.

• The Organization Secretary General

– the chief administrative officer of the Organization, which provides a guidance of the Secretariat of the Organization. The Organization Secretary General is appointed by the CSC from among the citizens of the member-states and reports to the Council.

• The Secretariat of the Organization – the permanent working body of the Organization, which provides an organized, informational, analytical and advisory support for the activities of the Organization.

• CSTO Joint Staff – permanent working body of the Organization and CSTO CMD, which is responsible for the preparation of proposals and implementation of solutions for the military component of the CSTO.

On 2 December 2004, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution, which granted the Collective Security Treaty Organization observer status in the UN General Assembly.

On 18 March, 2010 a Joint Declaration on Cooperation was signed by the United Nations Secretariat and the CSTO.

The Organization may cooperate with non-member states, maintain relations with international intergovernmental organizations in security area. It is competent to make international treaties with them, aimed at establishing and developing this cooperation. At present, active measures on establishing cooperation with such organizations as the UN, OSCE, SCO, CIS, EurAsEC and OIC are taken within the framework of the CSTO. Establishing dialogue with NATO is seen as possible.

The basis of the military component of the system of collective security are coalition (joint) grouping of troops (forces) in the regions, which are created to deter or repel aggression against the member states, as well as for carrying out other operations.

The CSTO Intergovernmental Commission on Military-Economic Cooperation was established in June, 2005 in order to combine and coordinate the efforts of the member-states of the Organization on further deepening and improvement of multilateral cooperation, integration and more comprehensive solution of the issues in the military-economic and military-technical cooperation within the CSTO.

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty was established in November 2006. The issues of the Organization activities, situation in the Organization responsibility zone, implementation of the decisions of the CSTO Council and legal support for it are considered during the plenary meetings of the CSTO PA Council and its Standing Committee, which are held twice a year. The issues of the implementation of the Program of legal support, practicing work on the ratification of international treaties signed within the framework of the CSTO and other issues are discussed during the meetings.

Currently, the existence of the SCTO is an important factor of stability and security of the external borders of the Organization. A constant work in the framework of the CSTO can improve interstate military-political and political ties of the member-states to a qualitatively new level of a real formation of an effective system of collective security, as the political foundation of the CSTO is the similarity and coincidence of the opinions of the member-states regarding the situation in the world, the common concern for the challenges of a

Collective Security Treaty OrganizationCollective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is a military-political alliance created by the former Soviet republics on the basis of the Collective Security Treaty (CST), which was signed on 15 May, 1992 in Tashkent by Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. In 1993,

Azerbaijan, Georgia and Belarus joined the Treaty.

global and regional security.The Republic of Tajikistan

gives a great importance to the participation in the CSTO activities. Cooperation within the framework of the Organization is in the national interests of Tajikistan and allows active countering to international terrorism, religious extremism, drug trafficking and arms trafficking, illegal migration and in general providing security and stability in the wide region of Eurasia, as well as the territorial integrity and independence of the member-states of the Organization. Tajikistan stands for CSTO becoming the significant factor in ensuring security.

The Republic of Tajikistan believes that immediate and important tasks of the CSTO are the intensification of the military-political integration of the CSTO member-states, the coordination of the

CSTO member-states capacities and the improvement of the member-states in the area of defense policy, military construction an d military-technical cooperation.

14 The Times Kuwait 13 - 19 September, 2015 www.timeskuwait.comWORLD THIS WEEK

The sovereign gold bond will enable investors to buy gold certificates from the government, which can later be traded-in for money or physical gold. The bonds will carry a rate of interest to be decided by the government and will be calculated on the value of gold at the time of investment.

The bonds will be issued in denominations of 5, 10, 50, 100 grams of gold, and will be limited to 500 grams per person per year. Duration of the bonds will be for a minimum of five to seven years, which will protect investors from medium term volatility in gold prices.

The government is hoping to shift a portion of the estimated 300 tons per annum demand for physical gold bars and coins in the country to

investments in gold bonds. On the other hand the government’s

gold monetization scheme involves transferring tonnes of the yellow metal currently stored in households and temples into government deposits. The scheme will enable depositors to earn interest on their gold deposits,

with the minimum amount eligible for deposit being 30 grams.

The monetization scheme will help cut down on gold imports thereby significantly reducing outflows of foreign exchange. Gold collected through the scheme will be made available to jewelers for manufacturing of new jewelry and other items. In the long-term the monetization scheme is expected to reduce the country’s reliance on import of gold and put the available gold to productive use.

In the financial year ending March 2015, India paid US$34.32 billion to import around 930 tonnes of gold and the country is estimated to have in excess of 20,000 tonnes of gold, most of which is neither traded nor monetized.

India to issue gold bonds, monetize the yellow metalThe India government last week announced the launch of sovereign gold bonds and a separate scheme for monetizing the yellow metal, in a bid to lure Indians away from buying and storing physical gold. Both the gold schemes announced

today were part of the government’s annual Budget proposal.

The United States comprises only five percent of the global

population, but it accounts for 31 percent of public mass shooters worldwide, a new study shows.

The analysis of data, from hundreds of countries between 1966 and 2012, also shows a link between a nation’s gun ownership levels and its number of public mass shootings, according to the study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama in the US.

Public mass shootings were defined as incidents that resulted in the deaths of more than four people, did not occur in homes, were not gang-related and were not hostage situations or robberies.

“The United States, Yemen, Switzerland, Finland and Serbia are ranked as the top five countries in firearms owned per capita, according to the 2007 Small Arms Survey, and the study found that all five are ranked in the top 15 countries in public mass shooters per capita. Until now, everyone was simply speculating about the relationship between firearms and public mass shootings. The study provides empirical evidence of a positive association between the two. However, the study did not prove there was a causal relationship between the two.

The study also found that public mass shooters in other nations were

3.6 times less likely to have used multiple weapons than those in the United States, where more than half of shooters used at least two weapons.

Given the fact that the United States

has over 200 million more firearms in circulation than any other country, it is not surprising that public mass shooters in the US would be more likely to arm themselves with multiple weapons than foreign offenders.

By comparison with the US, the study found that Australia, which launched a gun control and buyback program in the 1990s, has never seen a mass shooting take place again.

But this conclusion, and comparison, is apparently not popular in the US. In a poll conducted by Pew Research Center in 2014, around 57 percent of Americans believe gun ownership does more to protect people from becoming victims of crime, while just 38 percent say gun ownerships does more to endanger personal safety.

A third of global mass shootings happen in US

Queen Elizabeth II entered the record books at 5.30pm on 9

September, 2015 as the longest-reigning British monarch after surpassing the earlier record set by her great-great grandmother, Queen Victoria.

With 23,226 days, or 63 years, seven months and two days, under her crown the British monarch who began her reign at the age of 26 in 1952, beat the previous record of Queen Victoria set during her 63 year reign from 1837 to 1901.

Glowing tributes kept pouring in from around the world, with British Prime Minister David Cameron describing her reign as a “golden thread running through three post-war generations... Her selfless sense of service and duty have earned her unparalleled respect and admiration not only in Britain but around the world.”

Meanwhile, at the Tweedbank

railway station in Scotland, where the queen was inaugurating the Scottish Borders Railway route, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon greeted the Queen with “a simple but heartfelt thank you” for her work as the longest-reigning monarch. “We are privileged ma’am that you have chosen to mark today’s milestone here. All of us are delighted to be able to share some of this special day with you.

In her characteristic modest manner, the Queen replied to congratulations on the historic occasion by saying, “Inevitably, a long life can pass by many milestones. My own is no exception. But I thank you all and the many others at home and overseas for your touching messages of great kindness.

“And now, to the business in hand: It is my very happy duty to declare the Borders Railway open.”

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residents regularized their status by announcing their Saudi nationality, 778 declared Iraqi nationality, 726 Syrian nationality, 79 Iranian nationality, 47 Jordanian nationality and 436 other nationalities.

Kuwait has been looking into ways to address the issue of the approximately 105,000 stateless residents who have been seeking Kuwaiti citizenship as well as civil and social rights that they cannot claim due to their ‘illegal’ status.

However, the government said that only 34,000 qualified for consideration while the rest are Arabs, or descendants of Arab people, who moved to Kuwait from neighboring countries and deliberately disposed of their passports to seek citizenship in Kuwait, following the discovery of oil in here. In 2010, in a new effort to find a solution to the Bedouin issue, Kuwait set up the Central apparatus for Illegal Residents to determine those who deserved the citizenship — including residents whose stateless parents failed to register for citizenship following Kuwait’s independence in 1961. The agency provides a package of incentives to illegal residents who adjust their legal status and declare

their original nationalities, including granting all family members a renewable five-year residency permit with no fees incurred. In addition, those who regularize their stay are given free-of-charge education and health services, cards to access to subsidized food supplies, smoother procedures for obtaining driving licenses and priority in recruitment, after Kuwaiti nationals, in public agencies and bodies. In 2014, a plan to offer stateless people citizenship of the African nation of Comoros to help settle the social, economic and political issue was criticized by lawmakers. Under the plan, the illegal residents could obtain the economic citizenship of the Comoros islands that would give them the rights to reside in Kuwait under Article 22 (self-sponsorship), as well as access to free education, health care, and employment.

In exchange, Kuwait would fulfill the Comoros’ conditions to build schools, institutes and houses on the islands and open a branch of the Zakat House there. Kuwait would also not deport any naturalized Comorian without a court order. Those deported would have the rights to housing, health care and education provided in Comoros by the Kuwaiti government.

Kuwait regularizes status of thousands of stateless

15 The Times Kuwait 13 - 19 September, 2015 www.timeskuwait.com HEALTH

A team at the University of York in the UK said its analysis of data from 113 countries and other sources is the first study to assess the international impact of smokeless tobacco on adults.

The researchers estimated that in 2010 alone, smokeless tobacco caused more than 62,000 deaths due to cancers of the mouth, pharynx and esophagus, and more than 200,000 deaths from heart disease. India is a particular

hotspot, and accounts for 74 percent of smokeless tobacco-related disease worldwide, according to the study. There is currently no international policy on how to regulate the production, composition, sale, labeling, packaging and marketing of smokeless tobacco products.

Researchers hope that past efforts to curb cigarette smoking could be used to create policies to reduce the use of smokeless tobacco.

Chewing tobacco kills more than 250,000 people each yearWhile cigarette smoking is a known killer, many people do not realize that the chewing of tobacco and its use in products other than cigarettes and cigars, generally labeled as smokeless tobacco, is linked to more than a quarter of a

million deaths worldwide each year, reports a recent British research.

Teeth care forback-to-school kids

The beginning of a new school term means lazy summer mornings are quickly replaced by the

frantic rush to catch the school bus. Dentists say that in the daily hustle and bustle of getting to school, dental care can often fall by the wayside.

Here are a few steps that parents and children can take to ensure their teeth stay health and cavity-free.

Brush before breakfast: It is not necessary to wait until after breakfast to brush. Since cavities form in an acidic environment, the goal of brushing is to prevent pH of the mouth from dropping to an unsafe acidic zone. Studies show that if we brush before we eat, then the mouth’s pH will not dip low enough to form cavities.

Consider diet: School meals may contain processed and sugary foods. Parents who pack their child’s lunch should focus on sending perishable items, such as fruits and vegetables, which will provide children with healthy alternatives.

Consider shelf life: Packaged foods that can sit on the shelf for a long period of time, such as crackers and pretzels, contain starch. Starch coats the teeth and can breed cavity-causing bacteria. Since kids may get these snacks at school, parents should avoid adding them to their pantry at home. Instead, opt for fresh fruits and vegetables or dried fruits like raisins.

Choose water: Juice often contains more sugar than children should have in an entire day. This sugar can coat the teeth, promoting tooth decay. Sugar can also lead to an afternoon crash, which interferes with schoolwork. Instead of juice, give kids fruit and teach children to drink water.

Seek help: Children who fall on their face should visit the dentist. Sometimes issues can develop slowly. A minor problem could actually affect the root of a tooth. If a permanent tooth is knocked out it must be replaced within 30 minutes. Never scrub a tooth that has fallen out, even if it looks dirty. This could kill its root.

Be careful about braces: Dental care for those with braces is even more important. It can be tough to brush around braces and plaque can build up, leading to permanent damage. Teens often wear braces and hormonal changes that take place during adolescence can alter bacteria in the mouth.

Brain tumors result in more life years lost than any other tumor, as they often strike the young. In most cases, doctors

recommend a brain surgery to remove the tumor. Currently, the surgeon has to send samples of the removed tissue to the lab for biopsy to find out if it is cancerous or health. There is also the risk of

cutting into healthy brain tissue, leading to serious side effects such as loss of speech or movement. A new laser probe and smart knife look set to change this by effectively bringing the lab into the operating theater, providing near instant confirmation for the surgeon of whether the tissue is cancerous or healthy.

Measuring the light scattered by the tissue, the laser

probe is able to distinguish between cancerous and healthy tissue and this helps the surgeon to map the tumor and decide precisely where to cut.

The smart knife - called the iKnife - confirms within seconds whether the tissue being cut is cancerous or healthy without the need for a biopsy. It comprises an electric scalpel that burns the tissue, the smoke from which is sucked away and instantly analyzed. The use of these two innovative technologies in brain surgery considerably improves the speed and accuracy of removing brain tumors.

Lasers and smart knifeto remove brain tumors

A new study suggests that blood test may be able to save lives by

finding cancers that have started to grow again after treatment.

Using the test, scientists at the Institute of Cancer Research in London found traces of breast cancer eight months before doctors would normally have noticed. In the trial, the test found 12 cancers out of the 15 women who relapsed. Experts said there was still some way to go before there was a test that could be used in hospitals.

Surgery to remove a tumor is one of the core treatments for cancer. However, a tumor starts from a single cancerous cell. If parts of the tumor have already spread to another part of the body or the surgeon did not remove it completely, then the cancer can return.

The hope is that detecting cancer earlier means treatments including chemotherapy can start

sooner and improve the odds of survival. The analysis of the blood is relatively cheap. However, investigating the DNA of the tumor for mutations in the first place is still expensive.

The price is coming down as the field of cancer medicine moves from treating tumors in whichever part of the body they are discovered, towards drugs that target specific mutations in tumors.

Finding less invasive ways of diagnosing and monitoring cancer is really important and blood samples have emerged as one possible way of gathering crucial information about a patient’s disease by fishing for fragments of tumor DNA or rogue cancer cells released into their bloodstream.

But researchers admit that there is some way to go before this could be developed into a test that doctors could use routinely, and doing so is never simple.

Blood test ‘detectscancer relapse’

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It’s all about the fabulous accessories: Funky fruit accessories can make all the difference in any outfit, and it especially stands out against simple clothing. Moreover, accessories are a fantastic way to test out a new trend if you are not fully ready to embrace it. Take a gander at espadrille flats or a scarf that showcase pretty lemon or watermelon print respectively, or maybe, a bright orange-adorned headwrap or an apple necklace would look so adorable for a casual stroll. These types of accessories are quirky and show personality, and such simple items like a hair clip, brooch or purse are a great way for you to incorporate the trend. Fanciful fruit prints: There are so many types of fruit print clothing out right now, and so many types of dresses splashed with beautiful orange, strawberry and watermelon print designs that cater to any sense of style from casual to mode. Choose any dress in a breezy silhouette embolden with cheery colors and punchy print that can be styled to reflect summer merriment. Play up the pattern with similar hued accessories like neon shoes and bright plastic jewellery. Alternatively, you may add some balance to the bright print with neutral colours like tan shoes or mix metallic bracelets.

Don’t have to be so bold if you don’t want to, go the understated route with fruit prints in subdued colours like off yellow or black, and if the fruit print is smaller it will not even look like a fruit print dress, so you can style as a regular print.

Fabulous fruity skirts and jeans: Amp the fashion quotient of your favourite blouses with snazzy skirts in fruit prints. Consider going flirty with skirts that have flounce like a skater skirt with lively banana print, and even crisp maxi or midi skirts in vibrant mixed fruit print is exceptional style to be worn for a glamorous setting.

Solid colors work best to emphasize the bold patterns of the print, simply match the colour of your top with the highlight colour on your fruit print bottom for oomph. Think about elevating your look by pairing the funky fruit print bottom with luxe accessories and neutral blouses, allowing the print to shine.

Multi-hued skater skirts are ever so chic paired with classic blouses, form fitting corsets and graphic t-shirts. The same can be said for fruit print jeans, trousers or shorts. For a fun yet dressy night out look, put together a pineapple print jeans and a satin blouse. Platform sandals glam things up, as do gold fringed earrings. Next, grab a teal

envelope clutch for a bold pop of color. Show off the earrings by putting your hair into a stylish side braid, then finish with a swipe of peachy lipgloss.

It is sad but true, the air that circulates through the AC is often very humid and this

leads to lank, limp locks. Add that to the fact that when it is very hot, using a blow dryer can be considered a form of torture, so you are left wondering how to deal with the volume deficiency on your head. To keep your hair voluminous without resorting to mad heat styling, follow these simple volume-boosting hacks that do not require a blow dryer.

Flip your part: The quickest way to cheat volume is to switch your parting to the opposite side from what your normal hairstyle was. If you normally part in the centre, a deep part to either a side part will instantly boost your look.

Shake it off: Shake your hair out and flip back up, twisting front pieces away from your face. To set the instant volume, spritz on your hair a light finishing spray.

Condition tips only: Conditioning the roots can weigh down hair, instead, add moisture with a hydrating shampoo. If your hair is naturally oily and gets weighed down by moisturizing shampoos, use a volumizing shampoo that moisturizes with jojoba seed oil—the lightest of the essential oils.

Go overboard with dry shampoo: Dry shampoo helps to expand the body of your hair. When using it as a styling product, apply it all over the hair, not just on the roots. Select a dry shampoo that keeps the hair moisturized so you can skip the shampoo and conditioner while boosting body. Just as you massage your shampoo into your scalp, do the same with your dry shampoo. Massaging with your hands will lift the roots and make hair look thicker.

Go retro with rollers: Velcro rollers give volume exactly where you need it—at the roots. Extra-large rollers

give a subtle bounce and smooth strands while smaller rollers give more strength to the volume at the root and add more prominent curls to the ends. If you have the time, pop the rollers into damp hair and leave to dry naturally. If time is of the essence, pop them into dry hair, spray with a hairy spray and leave in for a few minutes. Remove and comb through using your fingers.

Get more protein: Shampoos and conditioners formulated with proteins temporarily add volume by closing gaps in the strands (i.e. split ends) and add volume over time by strengthening.

Tease it: Teasing and backcombing is a well-recognized technique for giving instant volume to any length of hair, but you must do it right to avoid damage. Taking a small section of hair, use your comb to push down toward the roots.

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pink makeup look that will make you appear so feminine and stylishly pretty. Method: Spread concealer or eye primer on the entire eye area, including the under-eye region. Dust a soft pink, matte shadow on the lid and buff it out into the crease. Apply the color to the lower lash line and outer corners of the eye so you have a smoked-out look.Take a bright fuchsia shade and apply it to the upper and lower lashline, using an eye shadow brush. Blend it out.

Wet an angled, liner brush and line the waterline with the same fuchsia shade to add intensity to the look. Swipe a little highlighter along the brow bone.Then, take a dusty rose-colored blush and apply it along the hollows of the cheeks, up to the temples. Blend it well so the color transition is natural.Next, apply highlighter to the cheekbones and blend upwards. Finish the look by lining your lips with a natural-colored lip liner. Swipe on a mauve-y pink lipstick with a shiny finish or a gloss. Viola, the perfect pink-kissed makeup look.

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17 The Times Kuwait 13 - 19 September, 2015 www.timeskuwait.com TECHNOLOGY

Intel finally made a breakthrough in transitioning from 22nm to the 14nm dies.

It took the company about four years to develop the Skylake architecture, its 6th Generation Core family with 48 processors.

Experts say the new processor family is one of Intel’s strongest advancements yet, with the new14nm processor offering a better experience overall with faster boot times and longer battery life.

Intel claims that its new Core processors are lighter, more compact, more powerful and more energy-efficient, and will impact consumers in a number of ways.

Because they are faster, so you can do things more quickly and multitask without the system hanging. They will start up much faster with some waking up in half a second. It will support 4K video and 4K video

gaming, using less power.The energy efficiency of the new 14nm

processor will give manufacturers not only better performance, but also more design freedom to create products that consumers want. In the near future you can expect to see lighter systems, sleeker designs, fan-less 2-in-1s, hardcore gaming laptops and desktops, tiny compu-sticks and all-in-ones with thinner and wider screens, in the near future.

If you are looking to upgrade your computer, there has never been a better time. Microsoft and Intel worked closely to ensure that the recently launched Windows 10 and the new 6th Generation Intel Core CPUs were tuned to harmonize.

With the new processor, Intel’s RealSense technology and Windows Hello will enable

you to log in with your face and with audio embedded at the chip level expect Cortana to be even more precise and useful. Similar gains are also likely in OS X devices, when Apple begins shipping products with Skylake.

Apple last week launched its much-awaited Apple TV set-top box, a 12.9-inch

iPad Pro, and the expected iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s, as well as new colors for its Apple Watch. While the iPhone is clearly Apple's most important product and the Apple TV is its most hyped new addition, it is clearly the 12.9-inch iPad Pro that stole the show.

Boasting 5.6 million pixels at 2732 x 2048 pixels, which is more pixels than are packed into the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, the new iPad Pro uses the new Apple A9X chip, which has twice as much memory bandwidth as the previous generation A8X chip,

as well as storage performance that is twice as fast. The iPad Pro now also includes four-speaker audio, which automatically senses

orientation and adjusts how the iPad pumps out sound.

And, apparently taking a cue from Microsoft's Surface tablets,

the keyboard is now built into a cover that folds around to become a stand and connects to a new magnetic port on the side of the iPad Pro. Apple also introduced a new stylus, called the 'Apple Pencil' to go with the iPad Pro. The stylus uses orientation and senses force to create a variety of lines and styles of interaction, with the capability to select even just a single tiny pixel.

The new iPad Pro comes in three models: 32 GB with WiFi for US$799, 64 GB with WiFi for $949, and 128 GB with WiFi + Cellular for $1,079. The Smart Keyboard is $169, and the Apple Pencil is $99. All of this is expected to reach shop shelves by November.

Apple launches slew of products, only iPad shinesGoogle's new

disease database

A new Google search feature is making it easier to find details on more than 900 different health conditions.

These include everything from common conditions like pink eye to tropical diseases like dengue fever.

Earlier this year, the company introduced a new search feature specifically for medical information; when people search for certain diseases or health conditions, a separate box pops up to the right of the search results, with details like symptoms and treatments. Initially, the feature was available for 400 conditions — but now Google is more than doubling that number.

Health conditions are among the most frequently searched topics in the Google database. Google worked with the Mayo Clinic and a team of doctors to make sure the most relevant — and most trustworthy — information show up in health-related searches.

Along with adding 500 more diseases to this search feature, Google is also making design improvements to the information boxes. Now if you search specifically for a disease's symptoms, the symptoms will show up in the box first. There is also an option to print out a PDF of the information so patients can bring it to a doctor.

However, Google warns, that this feature should not be used to diagnose patients or prescribe medical advice; it's strictly for providing information. Rather it is meant to allow people to make more informed decisions about their health.

Intel introduces Skylake

The megapixel challenge took on a new turn

this week with Canon, the Japanese electronics giant, announcing a head-reeling 250-megapixel image sensor. The 19,580 x 12,600) APS-H CMOS sensor sets a world record for resolution in its size, and is reported to be capable of distinguishing the lettering on an aircraft from a distance of over 18km. APS-H is a sensor size bigger than APS-C but smaller than full-frame, and is primarily used on Canon’s legacy EOS-1D line of DSLRs.

The sensor has a fast signal readout speed of 1.25 billion pixels a second, and Canon says it has good noise performance despite the pixel count. Beside photos, the sensor can be used to capture incredibly high-resolution video — about 30 times sharper than 4K — at five frames per second. Canon

says the technology could be used in “specialized surveillance and

crime prevention tools, ultra-h i g h - r e s o l u t i o n

m e a s u r i n g instruments and other industrial equipment, and the field of visual expression.”

While you cannot expect to see this sensor on your next DSLR, remember that Canon had announced a 120-megapixel APS-H sensor back in 2010, when this year’s 50-megapixel EOS 5DS would have been unthinkable.

Canon reveals 250-megapixelimage sensor

Modular PC that snapstogether as Lego blocks

Building your own PC is now as easy as stacking

together Lego blocks, thanks to computer manufacturer Acer, which recently announced its little modular desktop computer named RevoBuild

Mini PC. Starting out as a small 13 x 13 x 5cm base unit running on the lower-end Intel Pentium or Celeron processor with integrated graphics, the desktop mini PC can be expanded by stacking different modules on the base unit. Also included with the base unit are 8GB RAM, 32GB of solid-state storage and plenty of I/O ports at the back and around the sides, including 3 USB ports, HDMI-out, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and an SD card slot. Pre-made blocks are available to cover your extra storage, power, graphics, and A/V needs — the RAM is upgraded by accessing the slot on the base unit itself.

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At first glance, today’s major international crises seem to have little in common. Some, such as Greece’s debt drama, are economic

disasters; others, like Syria’s implosion, are characterized by brutality and political chaos; and still others, most notably Ukraine’s predicament, fall somewhere in between. But, despite what policymakers might like to believe, these events are not unrelated. On the contrary, they reflect a deeper crisis of international integration and cooperation.

Over the last 60 years, the world experienced unprecedented peace and prosperity for a simple reason: countries voluntarily integrated themselves

into an international community underpinned by shared rules and norms. But this trend has given way to piecemeal crisis responses, whether austerity or localized damage control, that are based on the unreasonable assumption that problems like those in Greece, Syria, and Ukraine will eventually correct themselves.

In relying on stopgap measures to address crises, global leaders seem to have forgotten how interdependent the world has become. Upheaval or stagnation in one part of a complex system can have outsize consequences elsewhere, in the form of, say, a refugee crisis or an uptick in inequality.

For example, Europe’s malaise – which has persisted partly because its leaders have insisted on muddling through, rather than seeking comprehensive solutions – has had serious consequences for Ukraine, a country teetering on the edge of a meltdown. By the end of this year, Ukraine’s economy is expected to be 15 percent smaller than it was 2013, and its debt-to-GDP ratio may be near 200 percent, exceeding Greece’s at its worst. And the security situation in the eastern part of the country is deteriorating.

Creditors cannot be expected to be any more

lenient with Ukraine than they have been with Greece, a member of the eurozone. But a hard stance on Ukraine while it fights a war with Russia could threaten Europe’s strategic buffer from the Baltic to the Balkans.

The economist Albert O. Hirschman once said that a crisis can be either disintegrative or integrative. Individuals and organizations, confronted with adversity and lacking faith in policymakers, can either ‘exit’ from the institutions and societies that bind them, or rally together to revitalize them.

Unfortunately, today’s crises so far have seemed largely disintegrative. Consider capital flight, which forced Greece to impose controls. Of course, exit mechanisms like capital flight can have a positive impact. In the eighteenth century, capital flight kept predatory rulers in check. Adam Smith viewed the rise of movable capital as a force that would encourage enlightened public policies that serve the general interest.

But, in today’s interconnected world, capital can move much more quickly and to many more destinations, crossing borders with the click of a mouse. Moreover, the global financial industry is

largely autonomous, driven by self-interest, rather than a desire to advance the common good.

As we have seen in Europe since 2010, as well as in Ukraine and Puerto Rico more recently, the ability to rush for the exit at any time removes investors’ incentive to compromise. As policymakers struggle to create a consensus around a reform agenda, the prospects of rejuvenating the pacts and policies underlying integration and cooperation deteriorate.

But the world order is by no means fated to devolve into chaos. Today’s crisis of international integration can become the catalyst for the creation of a new or revitalized global system.

This has happened before. Indeed, the current world order arose from the major crises of the Great Depression and World War II, with countries building the social pacts and economic institutions that would underpin peace and prosperity for the next several decades.

To ensure that a crisis produces such a constructive integrative response, policymakers must change their mindset. Instead of seeing only problems that need to be contained, they should view crises as an opportunity for progress.

Today, some important integrative policies lie within reach. On the economic front, policymakers should stop pouring public money into bailouts that benefit private creditors at the expense of taxpayers, and they should end austerity programs that kill growth prospects and do not address debt overhang. They must also reform tax systems and improve cooperation to reduce tax evasion, using the added revenues to invest in physical infrastructure and education. Such measures will create jobs today, and secure prosperity for tomorrow.

Political measures are also needed. Europe needs a more democratic framework that keeps financiers at the negotiating table. Similarly, with the possibility of admitting Ukraine to NATO a dead letter, the West should take steps to ease tensions with Russia, in order to ensure its continued participation in international efforts to address key threats (as it did when negotiating the recent agreement to rein in Iran’s nuclear program).

Muddling through can lead to only one outcome: disintegration. Only when world leaders recognize the common source and the interconnectedness of current international crises will they be in a position to address them effectively.

Jeremy Adelman is Director of the Global History Lab at Princeton University.

Anne-Laure Delatte is a research scholar at the National Center for Scientific Research of France and a visiting lecturer at Princeton University.

Copyright: Project Syndicate, 2015

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level government delegations from across the world, again shone a spotlight on Kuwait’s tradition of humanitarian assistance and compassion for those in need and raised awareness of the desperate challenges facing the Syrian people.

The statistics of the Syrian conflict are staggering — at least 250,000 people have been killed, more than one million have been injured and nearly half the country’s population have been displaced. According to the UN High Commission for Refugees, more than nine million people, including women and children, have been internally displaced and over four million have sought refuge in neighboring countries.

UN experts estimate that as a direct consequence of the Syrian conflict national development in the country has been set back by four decades, with more than half the population now living in extreme poverty. Meanwhile, neighboring countries hosting Syrian refugees, such as Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey are coming under increasing strain, with essential social services such as health, water and education being pushed to the limit. The generous assistance provided by Kuwait has been directed at alleviating the impact of this crisis.

However, the compassion demonstrated by His Highness has not been confined to those suffering in the Syrian conflict. The State of Kuwait has made generous donations, whether through the United

Nations, bilaterally or through non-Government organizations, to a very wide range of humanitarian emergencies internationally.

These include the recent announcement of $200 million for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, to be administered by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development; $200 million for vital projects in Iraq and a further $100 million for relief in Yemen, to be disbursed through Kuwaiti non-Government organizations. In line with His Highness the Amir’s directions that Kuwait’s support should be directed towards those in greatest need, regardless of nationality and religion, the State of Kuwait has also contributed towards humanitarian relief efforts in Chad, the Philippines, Somalia, the

Sudan and elsewhere. After Japan was struck by the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 2011, Kuwait donated five million barrels of oil (then equivalent to around $500 million) to aid recovery efforts. Similarly, at the height of the Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014, Kuwait contributed $5 million to fight the virus and treat patients.

Working under the leadership of His Highness the Amir and in partnership with his government, the International Islamic Charitable Organization, headed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Matouq, and the Kuwait Red Crescent Society, chaired by Dr. Hilal Al-Sayer, are also making major contributions to facilitating the distribution of Kuwait’s humanitarian assistance worldwide.

H.H. the Amir praised for leadership in global humanitarian efforts

In relying on stopgap measures to address crises, global leaders seem to have forgotten how interdependent the world has become.

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Story of Amricani Did you know that the Amricani Cultural Centre was earlier the American Mission Hospital – the first hospital in Kuwait? To learn more, visit the centre and watch the ‘Story of Amricani’ — an audio visual presentation about the history of the American Mission Hospital and early healthcare in Kuwait. It also features two films and an installation on Kuwait’s funding of healthcare and

hospital buildings in underdeveloped countries. Visiting hours: Monday – Thursday, Saturday

10am–7pm; Friday: 2pm–7pmLocation: Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah at the corner of Arabian Gulf Road and al-Shuhada Street, by the National Assembly building across the road from Youm

al-Bahaar.Contact: 22400992

Art Film Visit the Amricani Cultural Centre to watch an art film, which shares the same title as the publication ‘Mystic Journey to the Ancient East’, every day except Sunday, free of charge and available in both Arabic and English.Visiting hours: Monday – Thursday, Saturday:

10am–7pm; Friday: 2pm–7pmLocation: Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah at the corner of Arabian Gulf Road and al-Shuhada Street, by the National Assembly building across the road from Youm

al-Bahaar. Contact: 22400992

Creative ChallengeThe Crossway Foundation and Art Jameel calls talented young artists, designers, photographers, and filmmakers to compete and win a creative journey of a lifetime to Japan. The competition is open to 18-25 year old nationals and residents of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the

UAE, and the UK. To apply, visit

www.crossway-foundation.org/competitions.

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Guided tour of Hamed al Fuzia Museum

Opened by a Kuwaiti gentleman in his home, Hamed al Fuzia Museum has an excellent collection of Kuwaiti antiques with a section of the museum dedicated to his relatives who died during the invasion of Kuwait. Join the tour as he recounts stories about Kuwait and about the antiques housed in the museum.

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Tour of Arab Organization HeadquartersBook a tour to Arab Organization Headquarters, Kuwait – a marvel of innovative architecture displaying modern technology combined with traditional artisan craftsmanship from Tunisia, Syria, Morocco, Egypt and contributions from

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Arab Organization Headquarters, Kuwait9:15am | Limited seats

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