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DEBUTANTE WRITER AVNIDOSHI AMONG SIX AUTHORS ONBOOKER PRIZE 2020 LIST

➤Doshi, born in the US and now living in Dubai,has previously spoken about the long journey toher first novel, which was released in India lastyear as ‘Girl in White Cotton’ and for its UKrelease in July➤The rest of the shortlist, include Diane Cookfor ‘The New Wilderness’, Zimbabwean writer

Tsitsi Dangarembga for her thirdnovel in her trilogy, ‘This

Mournable Body’,Maaza Mengiste for

‘The Shadow King’and Douglas

Stuart for‘Shuggie Bain’

Dubai-based Indian-origin author AvniDoshi is among the six authors short-listed for the 2020 Booker Prize for her

debut novel, ‘Burnt Sugar’. The shortlist wasunveiled virtually in London on Tuesday afterjudges re-evaluated the 13 longlisted novels pub-lished in the UK or Ireland between October2019 and September 2020.

LEGO TO DITCH PLASTIC BAGS FORPAPER ONES IN ITS BOXED SETS

Lego has announced that it will stop us-ing plastic bags inside its boxed sets andreplace them with paper ones. The Dan-

ish toymaker said it will start making the switchnext year, and expects plastic bags to be com-pletely phased out inthe next five years.The bags are used tohold loose bricks in boxed sets. Lego's colourfulbricks are also made of plastic, but the compa-ny has had trouble finding another materialthat's as durable.

CHEF VIKAS KHANNAHONOURED WITH ASIA GAME CHANGERAWARD FOR FEEDINGMILLIONS IN INDIA AMID COVID CRISIS

KHANNA IS THE ONLYINDIAN ON THE LIST NAMED BY THE LEADING ORGANISATION

As the Covid-19 pandemic hit India,Khanna, sitting thousands of milesaway in New York, launched a food dis-tribution drive that steadily reachedmillions across the country. SinceApril, Khanna's #FeedIndia initiativehas distributed 35 million meals,including cooked and dry ration, aswell as 500,000 slippers, 3.5 millionsanitary pads, two millions masks, andother essential supplies across hun-dreds of cities throughout India.

Star chef Vikas Khanna will be hon-oured with the prestigious 2020

Asia Game Changer Award for feedingmillions across India amid the Covid-19pandemic through a massive food dis-tribution drive that he coordinatedfrom thousands of miles away in hisManhattan home. The Asia GameChanger Awards, launched by the AsiaSociety— a US-based non-profit organi-sation —- in 2014, identify and honourtrue leaders who make a positive con-tribution to the future of Asia.

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PRE-RECORDED CHEERS,FANS' REACTIONS TOBOOST PLAYERS' SPIRITT

he 13th edition of the Indian Premier League(IPL) to be held in the UAE from September19 will be all about innovation, courtesy thecoronavirus pandemic. With the Board ofControl for Cricket in India (BCCI) keeping

fans away due to the virus, the eight teams havedecided to pre-record the reactions ofcheerleaders and fans, which they willplay during the matches. An officialof one of the franchises said, theeight teams have decided that thebest way to give the players a feelclosest to the presence of live audi-ence at the grounds is to pre-recordcheers of fans and cheerleaders and thento play them on the giant screens.

IPL2020

➤ The short-form extravaganza normallystarts in March but along with other majorinternational sporting events, it was post-poned, as countries went into virus lock-downs. It was then moved to the UAE, ascases rose in India

➤ The games will be played behind closeddoors

➤ All the eight teams have been in strict, bio-secure 'bubbles' since landing in the UAE.

➤ There will be no gala opening ceremony for the world's richest T20 league

➤ Players will be ferried to and from the hotels under strict BCCI health safety protocols

THE TEAMS ■Delhi Capitals (DC)■Mumbai Indians (MI)■Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)■ Royal ChallengersBangalore (RCB)■ Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

1 The IPL 2020 is slated to be played from September 19-November 10in the UAE across three venues — Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah

2 Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings will be locking horns inthe opening match on September 19. Dubai will play host to 24

games, 20 matches will be hosted by Abu Dhabi, while Sharjah willhold 12 games. The opening match will be played in Sheikh ZayedStadium in Abu Dhabi.

3 For the first time in the history of the tournament, the finals willbe played on a weekday, ie Tuesday. Both the afternoon and

evening matches will be played half anhour earlier than usual, this time around

4 There will be a total of 10 doublehead-ers (a set of two games played between

the same teams on the same day) in thisedition of the tournament. The eveningmatches will be played at 7:30 pm IST, whilethe afternoon matches are due to start

at 3:30 pm IST

T H E S C H E D U L E

■ Chennai Super Kings (CSK)■ Rajasthan Royals (RR)■ Kings XI Punjab (KXIP)

FACTOID

■ The revenue loss in the global tourismsector, courtesy the coronavirus in the firstsix months of 2020, as the number of peo-ple travelling plunged, the UN said. The rev-enue lost between January and Juneamounted to "around five times the loss ininternational tourism receipts recorded in2009, amid the global economic and finan-cial crisis," the Madrid-based World TourismOrganisation said. International touristarrivals fell by 440 million(65 per cent) dur-ing the period. The Asian continent saw thesteepest decline, it added.

$460 BN

➥ While tourism is slowly returning tosome destinations, the UN body warnedthat "reduced travel demand and con-sumer confidence" would continue tohurt the sector for the rest of the year➥ It predicted that international touristarrivals will plunge by around 70 percent in 2020, owing to the coronavirus➥ International tourism arrivals rose byfour per cent in 2019 to 1.5 billion, withFrance as the world's most- visitedcountry, followed by Spain and the US➥ The last time international touristarrivals posted an annual decline was in2009, when the global economic crisisled to a four per cent drop➥ The UN body said, it expects it willtake two to four years for touristarrivals to return to 2019 levels

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Sugar is an integral part ofour diet. To wean away fromits temptations is no joke, es-pecially in a world culture

that shares any happiness withdesserts—from cakes to gulab jamunsand milkshakes to colas. The fact thatwe address people, who are nice andgood as 'sweet' speak volumes of howembedded the sweetness trail is inthe way we eat and live. So, do weneed to put a lid onto all the thingsthat are sweet? Of course not. Enjoysweetness but restrict its usage.

➤Health experts say that white sugar consump-tion is a major cause of obesity and many chronicdiseases, such as type- 2 diabetes. India has a highburden of diabetes ➤It is predicted that by 2025,there will be around 17 million obese children in India.Obesity in children is linked with excessive sugar con-sumption found in processed food, like biscuits, burgers,chips, colas, and so on ➤White sugar-sweetened drinks,like sodas, processed juices and sweet teas are loaded withfructose, a type of simple sugar, which in excess is harmful

WHY IS WHITE SUGAR BAD?

TRY THE SPICE ROUTE: "Addnatural spices, like honey, cin-

namon and vanilla extract toyour food, as they are natu-rally sweet and flavourful,"advises nutritionist RitikaSamaddar. These spicesalso happen to be naturaland healthy alternativesto white sugar.SMART SWAP: Instead of a

spoonful of sugar, add ateaspoon of honey to your

milk. It will sweeten yourwarm milk and provide

you with the goodnessand nutrients foundin honey.

GO FOR FRUITS: "Snacking onseasonal fruits is the best wayto enjoy sweet treats, as the

natural sugar found in fruits issatiating and not harmful forthe body," says nutritionistNeelanjana Singh. "Chop bananaand dates, and add them to youroats and fruit shakes to savour

the sweetness," she suggests.

SMART SWAP: Banana anddates and other dry fruits likewalnuts and raisins are greatreplacements for sugar in bak-ery items, like cakes, muffins,etc. So are dried fruits, likeblueberries and cranberries

OCCASIONAL SUGAR TREATSARE OKAY: Remember having anoccasional bite of somethingsweet won't wreak havoc on yourbody. Go ahead and enjoy thatspecial birthday cake but restrictit to a small piece rather thanpolishing a plateful of big pieces

Can you say NOto WHITE SUGAR?

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We are all too familiar with the seasonal pat-terns of some respiratory viruses, andnow scientists suggest that Covid-19 is like-

ly to follow suit and become seasonal in countrieswith temperate climates, but only when herd im-munity is attained. Until that time, Covid-19 willcontinue to circulate across the seasons, they add.

SCIENTISTS PREDICT THAT COVID-19WILL BECOME A SEASONAL VIRUS

➥ According to scientists, influenza andseveral types of coronaviruses that causethe common cold are known to peak inwinter in temperate regions but circulateyear-round in tropical regions

➥ The virus survival in the air and on sur-faces, people's susceptibility to infectionsand human behaviours, such as indoorcrowding, differ across the seasons dueto the changes in temperature and humid-ity, they explain

➥ These factors influence the transmis-sion of respiratory viruses at differenttimes of the year

➥ However, in comparison to other respi-ratory viruses, such as the flu, Covid-19has a higher rate of transmission (R0), atleast partly due to the circulation in alargely immunologically naive population,they warn

➥ Lego, as wellas other bigbrands, have beenlooking for waysto cut plastic usein order to pleasecustomers, whoare increasinglyworried about how their purchases impact the environment➥ Monopoly maker Hasbro, for example, has alsoannounced plans to eliminate plastics from its packaging

CORONA UPDATE

FOR A CAUSE

ENJOY SWEET TREATS MINDFULLY

CLUES

NEWS IN

CLUESCLUESBridgetown is thecapital of which

country?

CLUE 1: Locals of this countrycall themselves, “Bajans”.CLUE 2: Popstar and Grammyaward winner Rihanna wasborn in this country.CLUE 3: Its name translatesfrom the Portuguese/Spanishterm meaning, ‘the bearded ones’.

ANSWER: BARBADOS. TheCaribbean island country hasannounced its intention toremove Queen Elizabeth II asits head of state and becomea republic. It aims to com-plete the process in time forthe 55th anniversary of itsindependence from Britain, inNovember 2021.

02 “Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature.”GÉRARD DE NERVAL, FRENCH WRITER AND POET

FAMILY

When the aredown...

But NOT OUT

Activities

GARDENING GYAN

HISTORY MYSTERY

MAKE A PICTURE STORY(70 WORDS)See the pic carefully andidentify the players in theframe. Write a story (makeit imaginary) about whathappens NEXT... Is it a wicket? A catch at theboundary? Or are they dis-cussing about a quiz andwho has scored in it? Tell usat timesnie175@gmail.com

LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY AND SOAR HIGH

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Horned MelonThis is an annual vine in the cucumber and melon family,Cucurbitaceae with fruit having horn-like spines. Native to Africa, it is nowgrown in the US, Australia, New Zealand and some European countries. It is a

chief source of water in the desert regions. Thismelon is used as a snack or salad. It can be eatenat any stage of ripening, but when overripe, willburst forcefully to release seeds. The ripe fruit isorange with lime green, jelly-like flesh – similar tothat of a pomegranate or passion fruit.

FRUIT

1. Pattachita 2. Sattriya 3. Samudragupta 4. Cowrie 5. Kalibangan

Jumbled Words1. TTAHCTPAAIHint: Folk Painting Style

2. IASTRTAYHint: Classical Dance Form

3. URAU-GASTMDPAHint: One of the rulers ofthe Gupta Dynasty

4. WCEIROHint: Was used as a formof money in ancient times

5. AKNAGIBALNHint: One of the Harrapan sites

Content by ‘History Diaries’. Co-founded by IIT-Delhi alumni, it is an initiative to make history interesting, engaging and

relevant, transforming the way it is beingtaught in schools

LOCKDOWN DIY

This pandemic has given peoplethe time to explore interestingDIYs. Try this one to nourish yourskin. Here’s the recipe.

➤ Start by rins-ing uncooked riceunder runningwater to removeany dirt.➤ In a pot of water,boil some rice untilit turns soft and mushy – once itcools down, you can grind the ricein a mixer to make a paste.

➤ To this paste, add a few dropsof vitamin E oil, which is loadedwith antioxidants and is super

hydrating. ➤ To add somefragrance to thepaste, you canalso add a fewdrops of anyessential oil.

➤ Once you have mixed allthese ingredients, pour it in aglass jar and store in the fridge.This DIY lotion can last up to 4-5days when refrigerated. TNN

HEALTHY TASTY VEGGIE CHIPS FOR SNACK TIME

Swap calorie-richpotato chips withhome-made pan-fried ‘colourfulchips’

Beetroot chips Wash and make thin slices of beetroot. Then coat the slices withsome salt, pepper, turmeric and dried mango powder and redchilli powder; to make it more delicious you can add a dash oflime juice. Then heat a pan, put olive oil and gently place the

slices, when the oilis hot enough andallow the chips toturn crispy.

Kale chips Wash kale leaves, and coat with some olive oil, paprika and salt. If youare fond of some spices then you can also add a dash of mixed herbs orpiri piri seasoning as per your taste. Grease a pan with some olive oiland gently, add the leaves coated with spices and oil and pan fry. Servewith home-made chutney or sauce.

Is your childtucking intogreasy andfried potatochips during

his TV time? Parentsmake munch timehealthy with alterna-tive options to fattypotato chips. Trypan-fried veggiechips – they are super nutritious andas much fun (withtheir differentcolours and flavours)as packaged chips.Check these ideasand munch away togood health.

Sweet potato Wash and very thinly slice sweet potatoes.Once done, par boil the slices for a few min-utes and drain water. Pat dry the slices andsprinkle red chilli powder, salt and pepper. Tomake the chips crunchy, add a dash of corn flour.Then heat a pan and add 1 tbsp olive oil,add the slices and cook them on lowflame by flipping sides. Keep theflame low for that crunchiness.

Turnipchips

These chips areabsolutely delicious

and healthy. Just washand make thin slices of

turnips; coat with spices ofyour choice, cornflour flour and salt

and pepper. Then heat a pan, addsome olive oil and place the chips

and cook well. Serve with a dip.

HEALTH QUOTIENT: This

root vegetableis rich in vita-mins A and C,manganese,niacin, potassi-um and loads offibre. Sweetpotato protectseye health andincreases immu-nity levels.

HEALTH QUOTIENT: Beetroot has high quanti-ties of protein, fibre, magnesium, phosphorusand iron – it keeps blood pressure stable andis excellent for brain development.

HEALTH QUOTIENT: Kale isrich in vitamin A,A and K and alpha-linolenic acid – anomega-3 fatty acid– because of it’shigh fibre, it isgreat for main-taining weight.

HEALTH QUOTIENT:Turnip is high in vita-mins K, A, C, E, B1, B3,B5, B6, B2 and folate: itis effective in removingtoxins from the body.

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Whether you want toget through the dailygrind of life inthe ongoingpandemic or justwant to learn how tomanage conflictingthoughts of yourmind, we have foundfour books to help youget there...

It calms the mind and relaxesthe body. Reading

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I am my daughter’sWonder Woman

Though, I don’t think I’ve donesomething extraordinary formy beloved daughter,Aayushi, yet she always calls

me her Wonder Woman. The warm,precious hug she gives me while say-ing this is the greatest pleasure of life.The satisfaction and comfort I get fromthese words is priceless. Aayushi isour loving daughter and we both (herdad and I) pamper her to the hilt. I be-lieve all kids should be brought up

with a lot of love and affection. Mydaughter is friendly with her father ,but our bond is special. It has becomeeven more strong since Aayushireached puberty. That is when we actually sat down and talked aboutvarious things.

As a parent, I feel this is a crucialtime when we need to talk very open-

ly to our children. Mydaughter is concernedabout women’s empow-erment and hy-giene. She is in-terested in

studying Biology and otherrelated topics.

I am proud of my daugh-ter’s strong opinions and thefact that she doesn’t shyaway from expressingherself. I think thatmakes me a winner!

She tells me that

she has learnt how to be strong andopionated from me. I am also her best

critic and first reader.She writes journals and

I am happy thatshe shares them

with me. All thismakes us grow to-

gether as mother-daughter.

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RAJHANS with her

family from

Pune.

My dear son Tanishq, is11-year-oldand studies

in class six. He consid-ers me his best friendand this makes me hap-py. My child shareseverything with me.That is something Ihave never done withmy parents. I had always found it difficultto have a conversation

with my father.But with Tan-ishq, I makesure thatgap isn’tpresent. Wed i s c u s severythingunder thesun. I have re-

alised that times havechanged. Parents are

more open with theirchildren and that is

the way it should be.We want our wards

to grow up in a con-fident set-up. I am

happy with the timeI give to my son.

AJAY KAPOOR with his

son, Tanishq

I am my child’s BFF Ant repellent withsoap solution?

Yes, it’s possi-ble. Mix a tea-spoon of dish-

water liquid or anysoap liquid in a pintof warm water. Sprayit on and around theplants. If you havepeppermint oil thenadd a few drops of itto the solution tomake it more effec-tive. Do this at night,and the next morn-ing spray somefresh water onplants to removethe soap solution.The smell of deter-gent helps in driv-ing away ants.

■ Spices such as cinnamon, cloves, chillipowder, coffee grounds, or dried mint tealeaves can be scattered around the base ofthe plant too to deter ants

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