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Monday, December 31, 2018

First-ever list of forward castes to be released soon

83 Hindu and 20 Christian castes on the draft list

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Rex Theatre, Bengaluru's iconic single-screen cinema, bids farewell

After more than 70 years, the iconic single-screen Rex Theatre on Brigade Road will run its last film on December 31. It will make way for a mall with

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2018 at the polling booth

2018 saw many political upheavals all over the world. In India, eight States got new governments. Egypt held a democratic ‘only in name’ election, as

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Subsidised LPG price cut by ₹ 5.91; non-subsidised rate by ₹ 120.50

The cost of subsidised LPG cylinder will be ₹ 494.99 and non-subsidised LPG ₹ 689.

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Tiruvarur bypoll on January 28

The bypoll for Tiruvarur was necessitated by the death of late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on August 7 this year.

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LDF gears up for women’s wall on New Year’s day

Claims that 31 lakh women will participate

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Rupee’s tumultuous year ends with 9% annual loss

On year-over-year basis, the rupee depreciated by a whopping 509 paise, or 9.23 per cent, as compared to 2017-end level of 63.87.

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Lok Sabha Speaker’s new year message to members: Please don’t enter the well of the House

On the eve of new year, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday urged all members in the House not to enter the Well from next year and work accor

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Airport gets all of 601 acres required for expansion

ThoothukudiThe district administration handed over 190 acres of land out of a total of 601 acres needed for the expansion of the Thoothukudi Airport o

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Govt for utilising RBI reserves to accelarate poverty alleviation programmes, Arun Jaitley tells in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government was not seeking Reserve Bank surplus to meet fiscal deficit but to utilise them for accel

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How I found Vitamin D in my milk

Some time ago I read an alarming article about 88% of Delhi suffering from Vitamin D deficiency and I remembered my own personal tryst with this nutrient. Over three years ago, my then 18-month-old son...
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Shock for masses if Ram temple is not built under Modi-Yogi governments: Uma Bharti

Shock for masses if Ram temple not built under Modi-Yogi: Uma Bharti Bhopal, Dec 30 (PTI) Union minister Uma Bharti Sunday said people would be “surpr

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Photo of the day: Abhishek Raghuram weaves a spell

Young vocalist Abhishek Raghuram sings at the Music Academy in Chennai.

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Banking sector on “course to recovery” as NPAs recede, says RBI

The weaker ones among the public sector banks need to be supported through recapitalisation, the Governor said.

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Roger Federer and Serena Williams to square off at Hopman Cup

The Hopman Cup might have saved its best for last as excitement builds for the most anticipated tennis match involving a man and woman since the “Batt

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From ‘2.0’ to ‘Petta’: Meet Kollywood stars in miniatures

Are you looking to gift your loved ones something different this New Year? Check out iKix My3D’s miniature models of Tamil cinema actors

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2018's top food searches on Google

What kinds of food interested the public at large in 2018? Here are some of 2018's top food searches on Google.

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Youth killed as SUV falls into gorge

KodaikanalA tourist from Kerala was killed and six others were injured when a sports utility vehicle in which they were proceeding to Kodaikanal fell

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The best thREAD reads of 2018

As one more year whizzes by like a hummingbird high on caffeine, here are 10 of the more interesting pieces you can read while sipping some yourself.

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Nashik court acquits prime accused in multi-crore fake stamp paper scam

A special court in Nashik acquitted seven persons including deceased counterfeiter and prime accused, Abdul Ladsab Telgi alias Kareem Lala, in the mu

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2018 sees citizen campaign victories in Bengaluru

For citizens of the city, if their collective voice made an impact in halting the steel flyover proposals in 2017, the past year has seen them continu

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Mr Handsome, Orenda and Smile Stone impress

Mr Handsome, Orenda and Smile Stone impressed when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (Dec. 31)Inner sand:1200m: Aishah (Chetan K) 1-25

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Here's a list of species discovered in India this year

It's curtains down on 2018 and here are some of the species that were discovered in India this year.

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Prepared for the plastic ban

As Tamil Nadu goes plastic free from today, here’s some inspiration from three people who live the sustainable way

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The forgotten arts of Kerala

Sargam 2019 presents precious art forms from Kerala that are slowly dying out

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Majestic Warrior and Iron Age please

Majestic Warrior and Iron Age pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday (Dec. 31) morning.Inner sand:600m: Double Nine (Chouhan) 37. Moved

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Chennai to experience rural life again

Sip goli soda, ride a bullock cart, and munch on Kovilpatti kadalai mittai at the second edition of Village Ticket

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Kick-start 2019 with these trips to historical sites

Explore monuments and temples of Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram, archaeologists in tow

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Meghalaya man charged with killing, eating monkey

The police in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district arrested one Sengkud Sangma for killing, cooking and eating a rhesus macaque – a protected primate

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Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza registers landslide win in general elections

Mortaza becomes the first active cricketer in the country to be elected as a lawmaker.

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Sri Lanka cricket rated most corrupt by ICC, says Minister

The ICC anti-corruption unit has regularly investigated cases in the island nation.

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Tales of small-town Karnataka

Adithi Rao’s Left From The Nameless Shop brings alive the simple charms of the 1970s

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Top 10 tweets from The Hindu in 2018

Crucial elections, devastating floods, high-profile weddings, unexpected demise of beloved public figures - 2018 was truly a rollercoaster ride on Twitter

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Indian equities end 2018 on a sluggish note

The benchmark Brent crude was trading higher by 1.84 per cent at $54.19 per barrel.

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New Year's eve: All flyovers in Chennai will be closed

All flyovers in Chennai city will be closed to prevent revellers from indulging in bike races on new year’s eve. Anti-bike racing committees have bee

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to talk to Church factions

State loath to use police force in places of worship.

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CCTV footage shows men transporting ‘Khashoggi body parts’

A Turkish television station has broadcast CCTV footage showing men carrying cases and bags which the channel claims contained slain Saudi journalist

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Senator Graham says Trump slowing down planned withdrawal from Syria

“I think we’re in a pause situation,” the South Carolina Republican said outside the White House after lunch with the President.

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Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying

Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday that it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow.The FSB, which said the

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Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal, says A K Antony

Former Defence Minister and senior Congress leader A K Antony on Monday accused the BJP and the government of “manufacturing” lies in the AgustaWestla

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ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada end 2018 on top spots

New Zealand fast bowlers have a lot to cheer about following their record 423-run win over Sri Lanka in Christchurch.

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NASA spaceship zooms toward farthest world ever photographed

A NASA spaceship is zooming toward the farthest, and quite possibly the oldest, cosmic body ever photographed by humankind, a tiny, distant world call

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Sajjan Kumar surrenders in court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Delhi High Court on December 17 convicted and sentenced Mr. Kumar to life imprisonment for the “remainder of his natural life”.

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Smriti Mandhana wins ICC ‘Women’s Cricketer’ and ‘ODI Player of the year’ awards

Mandhana is currently ranked fourth in the ODI rankings and 10th in the rankings for T20Is, the ICC said in a statement.

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‘I’ve come into my own,’ reflects designer Asmita Marwa

Having won ‘Trendsetter in Fashion’ at the South Indian Fashion Awards 2018 in Chennai, Hyderabad-based sustainability savant Asmita Marwa is gearing up for a productive 2019

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Theatre 2018

This year plays were staged every weekend, making it quite a task to choose which production to watch! It has also been tough to select productions that made a mark, a sign that theatre is booming every year in Bengaluru. MetroPlus does a quick recap of the year in theatre, which ranged from path-breaking festivals to many brilliant productions on the Bard.

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Vikram’s second look in ‘Kadaram Kondan’

It’s a well-known fact among film circles that Vikram is working with Thoongaavanam director Rajesh M Selva for Kadaram Kondan. The makers recently re

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Welcoming 2019, Bharat’s message to India:

1. Ancient Indian civilization is our role model asserts Gandhiji in his Hind ‘Swaraj’: He had succinctly observed that under the impact of the British rule, India is turning into an ‘irreligious’ country, away from God. He likened...
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India’s pace bowlers are hunting in fearsome packs, batsmen must become more consistent

2018 may finally be the year that Indian cricket’s pace battery has come into its own. This Test year — in which India took 257 wickets — was also India’s best ever in terms of...
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Hasina’s win is welcome but India must choose caution

The re-election of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for a third consecutive term with a landslide victory in the general elections, is strategically desirable for India. However, New Delhi must caution and refrain from celebrations...
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Photo, uploaded: Of course your face is your favourite, what if you can’t trust it anymore? 😜

Many of us had our first conscious encounter with facial recognition software on, where else, Facebook. It was 2010 and suddenly, every time we uploaded a photo we were being told the identities of people...
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Brexit is bombing: A divided Britain struggles to make peace with its place in Europe and the world 

British Prime Minister Theresa May is fast running out of options despite having bought time – nearly a month – to sell the “soft Brexit” she has negotiated with the European Union. The package is...
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As we step into 2019: The world now has the tools to address many of its fundamental problems

Christmas Eve marked the 50th anniversary of a spectacular photograph famously called Earthrise. It is a picture taken by American astronaut Bill Anders on the Apollo 8 mission showing the Earth rising over a barren...
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Pray let live: Don’t disrupt namaz, let films be, uphold the ideals of fairness and tolerance 

The controversy over an SHO in Noida in Uttar Pradesh holding companies liable for their employees offering namaz at a community park unnecessarily stokes trouble and interferes with business where no problem existed. The timing...
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2018: The Descent of Democracy?

Democracy is running out of excuses, it seems. A report card on the health of democracy in the country makes for depressing reading. Over the years, institutions meant to provide adequate checks and balances have...
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Being in complete communion with nature

By J Krishnamurti People are divided racially, religiously, politically, economically, and this division is fragmentation. This is what is happening; and the responsibility of the educator is really very great. He is concerned in all...
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‘Delhi, Los Angeles or Timbuktu, we all have to have water … that connection, of people to forests and to water, is the key’

Michael Dombeck was chief of the US Forest Service under the Clinton administration and, prior to that, headed the Bureau of Land Management from 1994 to 1997. He is the only person ever to have...
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Why the story Karna is one we should all be knowing about?

Karna, a warrior seen by many with an empathetic view who suffered from all possible misfortunes and was disgraced at every possible doorstep of his life is an epitome of what persistent efforts can win...
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Deepening #MeToo: Once more, #It’sShe, too

Toxic femininity and the freedom of movement for women are the two last challenges that remain before society. This is the last part of this six-part essay. It lists some other ways women are hurting...
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Deepening #MeToo: #It’sShe, too

Toxic femininity and freedom of movement are the two challenges that remain before #MeToo. In this six-part essay, Sucheta Dasgupta explains why. Part 5 focusses on how women hold women back; and often end up...
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Dharma- What they taught us was all wrong!

And why suddenly a discussion about Dharma? As if we aren’t already communal enough? Do you see how this religion segregates us, tears us apart? Calm your nerves! Who said we’ll be talking about religion?...
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Sacked Macron bodyguard defends use of diplomatic passports

Emmanuel Macron’s former security aide, who was sacked this summer after his violent conduct fuelled a political scandal, acknowledged on Sunday he w

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Live for the night with Krewella

Sunburn City Festival does right by Hyderabad by bringing the energetic Krewella to the stage

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Harmanpreet named ICC World T20 team captain, Mandhana and Poonam in T20 and ODI teams

Harmanpreet has been rewarded for spearheading India to the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 in the West Indies in November

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How a Chennai vegetarian restaurant is making even meat eaters drool

Meet restaurateur Tarun Mahadevan, whose vegetarian, pan-Asian restaurant Eastern Wedge has made fans out of even steady meat eaters

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Indian Navy and NDRF start operation to rescue trapped miners in Meghalaya

The miners are trapped in a 370-feet-deep illegal coal mine in Ksan area of Lumthari village in Meghalaya since December 13.

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TNA will gain political mileage out of its support to shaky govt: Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka’s main Tamil party demands devolution of powers in the new Constitution to resolve ethnic issues.

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Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

I started my journey into yoga with medical problems: three slipped discs and immense pain, which had an effect on my body and mind. Soon, I got a hom

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Essential oils to soothe your dry winter skin

This winter, steer clear of chemical-laden creams and lotions for your skin, and look towards oils

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Philippine storm death toll surges to 68

Many people failed to take necessary precautions because Usman was not strong enough to be rated as a typhoon under the government’s storm alert system, Mr. Yucot said.

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The most-read articles on The Hindu in 2018

From a nail-biting government formation and south India's #MeToo movement, to a holiday that wasn't... here is a list of the stories that were among the most read on www.thehindu.com this year:

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New dad Rohit Sharma to miss Sydney Test

The batsman will re-join the squad on January 8; no replacement named

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Army foils BAT action from Pakistan, kills two intruders in Baramulla

The intruders attempted to move by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC

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Back in 2018

We cut through the clutter to bring you the gist of the year in wellness

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Journalists to lead New Year Eve celebrations at New York’s Times Square

The moment — seen by billions around the world — officially begins the 60-second countdown to the New Year.

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Pujara and Kohli difference between two sides, says Australia coach Langer

Leg-spin all-rounder Marnus Labuschagne has been called up to the Test squad for Sydney

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Q&A

Typically, which are the most polluted times in a city, and what should we do/not do at these times? All major metropolitan cities and tier 2 cities g

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Kollywood: What was in vogue in 2018

From the emergence of a new political voice to the presence of strong female characters, the year was filled with surprises. As 2018 comes to a close, we look back at five significant developments in the Tamil film industry

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A life dedicated to yoga

Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

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Cleanse

The stomach is the origin of almost all diseases, so when we start therapy for any sort of disease, we begin with the stomach. Unless the stomach is t

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My year in health and wellness

In the area of health and wellness, 2018 has been a good year. I avoided it almost entirely. My heart is still in the right place. I value health, and

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India Gate to the Gateway of India

The G2G ride had 18 cyclists set out to cover 1,460 kilometres in six days and five nights; nine finished the ride that was done to raise awareness about pedestrian and cyclist safety

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How to prevent a hangover, but if you fail to, we’ve got you covered

The symptoms are familiar: a pounding head, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, excessive thirst, a dry mouth. “A large amount of alcohol intake at once leads

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Life lessons on longevity

These centenarians tell us how to live a 100 years, losing the fear of ageing, and gaining health and happiness

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Coolidge’s cool trick with tungsten

William David Coolidge received a patent on December 30, 1913 for a method of making ductile tungsten. Even though this patent was later invalidated, the process developed by Coolidge helped in brightening the world. A.S.Ganesh throws light upon Coolidge, the man who helped utilise the ductility of tungsten…

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Slitherin’ good

This winter, steer clear of chemical-laden creams and lotions for your skin, and look towards oils

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Federer relishing ‘once in a lifetime’ clash with Serena at Hopman Cup

On Tuesday, United States will go up against defending champions Switzerland in the mixed doubles

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Sudhir Bhargava named new Chief Information Commissioner, govt. appoints four information commissioners

The only woman in the CIC will be ex-IRS officer Vanaja N. Sarna

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Parliament live | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to reconvene at 2 pm

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 was passed in the LS after a heated debate

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Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn by 10 days

It is unclear when Mr. Ghosn may be released on bail

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Hopman Cup, Sajjan Kumar set to surrender, and other news in pictures

10.00 a.m. Federer at Hopman CupAt the Hopman Cup in Perth, Roger Federer breezed past Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 6-1 6-1. On Tuesday, Federer an

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Rupee gains 20 paise to 69.75 against dollar in opening trade

Forex traders said weakening of the US dollar against some currencies overseas aided the local unit.

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Sensex rises over 150 points, Nifty hits 10,900-mark

In similar movement, the NSE Nifty breached the 10,900 mark, and was trading 50.20 points, or 0.46 per cent, higher at 10,910.10.

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With just a day to go, questions remain over powers, penalty

Detailed communication on enforcement of plastic ban expected: civic chief

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Installation of underground cable from Chhattisgarh to TN not possible: Minister

The demand of a section of farmers for installation of underground cable lines for the transmission of power from Chhattisgarh to Tamil Nadu was not

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Over 2,300 MSMEs sign MoU with State Government

To invest ₹ 2,838 crore as part of the Global Investors’ Meet

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Salem woman alleges she received HIV infected blood

Allegation found to be cent percent false: Health Dept.

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Ban on commercial fishing in lake from New Year

It will help protect the ecosystem of Singanallur Lake: Minister

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Forest Dept., farmers express concern over elephant herd in Thadagam

With the alpha male elephant Vinayagan translocated from Thadagam valley on December 18, the next big tusker Chinna Thambi is less frequenting the vil

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Sunday, December 30, 2018

Firmino nets hat-trick, Arsenal thrashed

Chelsea rides on Kante’s strike

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Police step up vigil as maoists kill one, torch vehicles in Bihar

Police, para-military forces launch combing operation to nab them

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Meghalaya: Divers scan mine interior

Pumps may be put to use today

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V-C in U.P. backs violence by students

The vice-chancellor of a university in Uttar Pradesh courted controversy after he publicly exhorted students to take law into their own hands and even

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All eyes on Anderson

Defending champion Simon will be a tough nut to crack

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Moscow metro sheds Soviet look

Architects are bringing in greater innovation while designing new stations

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Chinese probe moves closer to the dark side of the moon

Chang’e-4 is preparing to make a soft-landing, says Xinhua

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Urban water supply chain to be completed in one month

As part of Mission Bhagiratha, 56 service reservoirs were built

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Where are local complaints committees, ask activists

Letters to be addressed to District Collectors on the issue

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Women’s wall will polarise communities: Chennithala

Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of failing to mobilise secular forces to counter the Sangh Par

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Mumbai faces the Jaffer fury

Smashes 178 off just 196 deliveries, forges a 199-run stand with Taide (95) to put Vidarbha on top

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Andhra takes the opening day’s honours

Frequent wickets hurt Hyderabad as it finishes at 226 for seven

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Saurabh has another field day

The challengers changed, but the champion remained the same.Saurabh Chaudhary shot nonchalantly to top both the men’s and junior air pistol events onc

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Kaul bowls Punjab to strong position

Batsmen contribute in no small measure to Kerala’s dire straits

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Women’s wall a counter campaign: CM

To oppose attempts to mobilise women against SC verdict on Sabarimala

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Titus wins Umraolal Gupta Memorial Cup

Titus (Suraj Narredu astride) claimed the Umraolal Gupta Memorial Cup (1,200m), the feature event of the races held here on Sunday. The winner is the

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Mrinal Sen was Indian cinema’s street fighter

His films reflected the mind and spirit of a socially engaged chronicler of independent India that mainstream filmmakers chose to gloss over

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Collector inspects Pamban road bridge

Announces new traffic regulations

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Security up in Imphal ahead of PM’s visit

Insurgent leader arrested

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PBL: Chennai Smashers thrash Ahmedabad Smash Masters

Chennai’s icon player Sung Ji Hyun continued the momentum to put her team on the path of a commanding win.

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Better patrolling helped foresters nab golfer

Braving the chilly winter morning of December 26, a team of five-six staffers of the Forest Department who were on patrol duty intercepted a suspiciou

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The stoop to conquest

In any heated altercation, one never knows when an insinuation, coverts into comfortable praise. A particular word used for the leader of the opposition, including his self- acknowledgment of the word, may be taken as...
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No order to back BJP, says Pawar

Categorically denying that there was any directive from the party brass to back the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Ahmednagar civic body, Nationalist C

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Promise of grace

Krishna makes it clear that attaining Him is the goal of all jivatmas caught in the cycle of birth. To attain this goal, the Lord prescribes the metho

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Kalamassery water treatment plant to become a reality

Legal issues related to Kinfra land resolved, claims KWA

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Bangladesh TV station shut, seven journalists assaulted on election day

A top cable operator in Dhaka said Jamuna broadcasts stopped for technical rather than political reasons.

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CC cameras, a deterrent to crime: Adilabad SP

‘There was 11% increase in number of crimes during the year’

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No blanket power to snoop, Home Ministry clarifies

Home Ministry official says no new agency or law is involved in interception

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No forceful participation: AIDWA

Says allegations are made by followers of outdated moral values

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Hasina heading for landslide victory after deadly Bangladesh election day

The deadly violence and bitter rivalry that marred the election campaign spilled over into voting day.

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No blanket power to snoop, Home Ministry clarifies

Home Ministry official says no new agency or law is involved in interception

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No forceful participation: AIDWA

Says allegations are made by followers of outdated moral values

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Top news of the day: 11 killed in election violence in Bangladesh, veteran filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day

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Govt. failed to address unemployment problem: DYFI

Sivaganga Alleging that the Tamil Nadu government has totally failed in addressing the growing unemployment problem, the State unit of the Democratic

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Big Brave may take honours again

Big Brave, who maintains form, may score again in the G.V. Rao Memorial Cup (2,000m), the main event of the races to be held here on Monday (Dec. 30)

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Minister blames Centre for delay in project

To provide internet connectivity to households

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Trailer watch: Viswasam promises good dose of Ajith

This Pongal, Ajith Kumar fans are awaiting a treat. The trailer for Viswasam, which was released on Sunday, shows Ajith playing a don. Clad in his sig

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New CRZ norms may upset coastal ecology

NDZ along Kerala coast will be significantly reduced giving room for constructions

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Women’s wall: KSU alleges bid to forcibly involve girl students

Organisation to seek legal recourse against officials and teachers

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Divine Glory and Sandman show out

Divine Glory and Sandman showed out when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Dec. 30) morning.Inner sand:600m: Epiphany (Trevor) 41. Easy.800m:

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Narendra Modi renames three islands of Andaman & Nicobar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Tricolour ho

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Driver of Opposition alliance wagon doesn’t even have learner’s licence, says Naqvi

Naqvi said it was out of compulsion that some opposition leaders, even the experienced ones, are backing Rahul Gandhi.

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Minister hands over MoUs to 145 entrepreneurs

To set up new industries at a total investment of ₹ 109 crore

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Under Modi, ED has become ‘embarrassing disaster’, says Congress

Surjewala accused the government of trying to hide its own “collusion” in AgustaWestland case by creating a lot of noise.

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Modi government’s only agenda is to defame one family, says Sharad Yadav

Opposition parties have alleged corruption in the purchase of Rafale aircrafts from France, a charge rejected by the government.

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Petrol price cut to its lowest level in 2018, diesel rates at 9-month low

Industry sources said as per the assessment, the retail prices of petrol and diesel may reign easy in the next few days.

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Nawaz Sharif to challenge conviction in corruption case

The accountability court had also imposed a fine of $2.5 million and £ 1.5 million on Mr. Sharif.

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The Hindu's most read science stories in 2018

Here are the top 10 science stories from The Hindu that our readers loved.

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The most read-editorials of The Hindu in 2018

Here are the editorials from The Hindu in 2018 that were the most read.The plane truth: on Rafale deal rowThe Rafale deal has been the subject of heat

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Voting ends in Bangladesh; 11 killed in election violence

The voting started at 8 a.m (local time) and ended at 4 p.m. The results would be announced within 24 hours.

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Philippine cyclone leaves at least 22 dead

At least 22 people have died due to landslides and flooding triggered by a tropical cyclone that brought heavy rains to central Philippines, a disaste

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King Kohli, Magnificent Mary make 2018 their own; India discovers new stars too

There was a plethora of big-ticket sporting events this year and the country had lots to celebrate throughout.

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Jammu and Kashmir: Where does the army go from here

In a recent round table on Kashmir, the sprinkling of politicians, academics, subject experts and commentators present agreed that politicians and political parties in Kashmir, including those advocating separatism, had lost complete credibility among the...
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From our archives: Mrinal Sen speaks on films and film making

In a career spanning over 60 years, Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen directed numerous acclaimed movies and collaborated with artists worldwide. Not one t

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Jayalalithaa panel accuses TN health secretary of conspiracy

J. Radhakrishnan dismissed the allegations levelled against him as “unfounded, baseless and wild”

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Our batsmen failed to cope with high quality Indian bowling attack, says Paine

Paine sought to explain the defeat to the team’s inexperience in the absence of Smith and Warner who were banned.

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Our first-class cricket is amazing which is why we won: Kohli’s response to O’Keefe

On Day 1, O’Keefe made a crass comment about debutant Mayank Agarwal’s first-class triple-hundred against Railways.

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Bumrah is the best bowler in world cricket now, says Virat Kohli

“I mean if there was a pitch like Perth, I wouldn’t want to face Jasprit Bumrah to be honest because if he gets on a roll, he can really crank it up.”

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'End of an era': Condolences pour in on Mrinal Sen's demise

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away on Sunday. He was 95.Political leaders from across the country and those from the film fraternity exp

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Veteran journalist, writer A. Ishwarayya passes away

The 78-year-old journalist A. Ishwarayya passed away in Udupi on Sunday.A multifaceted personality, Mr. Ishwarayya entered the journalism field by bei

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The Sense of an Ending

As we bid goodbye to 2018 and welcome 2019, we must recognize that endings are inevitable and a time for introspection as we wait to welcome new beginnings… Everything good or bad comes to an...
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Fall madly in love with yourself in 2019

With the end of every year comes reflection, introspection and of course, a host of resolutions for the next year. The funny part is that many of us make the same resolutions year after year...
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The 5 books I loved reading in 2018, even in the toilet!

The baby belongs to a reading class called The Joy of Reading. Every Saturday, this group of six-year-olds usually sits in my guest room and reads aloud from their library books. The beleaguered teacher not...
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Melbourne Test – A leadership case study

The third cricket test match between India and Australia is being currently played in Melbourne with one day left to decide the outcome. India won the toss and decided to bat – a courageous but...
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‘Mrinalda was my friend, philosopher and guide’: Nandita Das

Actor, director Nandita Das pays tribute to the late Mrinal Sen

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Easy to spread negativity; let’s make positivity viral: PM

“If your resolve is strong, if your fervour, your enthusiasm is without bounds, all your hurdles halt in their tracks”

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'End of an era': Condolences pour in for Mrinal Sen's demise

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen passed away on Sunday. He was 95.Political leaders from across the country and those from the film fraternity exp

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Veteran filmmaker Mrinal Sen passes away at 95

The auteur, who has won multiple National Film awards, was known for his artistic depiction of social reality.

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Ghazipur violence: 11 arrested, several detained

A police constable was killed and several others injured in stone pelting during a protest by members of the Nishad Party

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Four killed as violence breaks out during polling day in Bangladesh

Local television channels reported major incidents of violence from Chittagong district and Banshkhali sub-district

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Army, armed men exchange fire in Jammu

An alert was sounded in Jammu after the Army and unidentified armed men exchanged fire on Sunday morning at the Army's Ratnuchak Military Station.A J

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After Bogibeel, railway focus on double track in Assam

After the inauguration of the Bogibeel Bridge, India’s longest rail and road span, the Railway Ministry has focussed on doubling the arterial railway

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Tendulkar lauds Indian team, Bumrah in Twitter post after MCG Test win

Other former cricketers too post tweets congratulating India’s 137-run win that gives them a 2-1 series lead

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Education should strengthen values of renaissance, says Chief Minister

Take in culture transcending communal thoughts, students told

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Education the best tool to prevent genocide: UN advisor

‘Education should teach people that we all have the same human rights’

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Arrangements in place for women’s wall

Prominent women leaders, writers, artists to participate

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Kadiri Urban CI quits, to join politics

Resignation letter submitted to Deputy Superintendent of Police

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Task force opens fire atwoodcutters, seizes logs

Additional forces will be deployed to stop infiltration, says official

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Child kidnap: sketch of suspect released

Special teams formed, says SP

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Voting begins in Bangladesh general election

Voting began in Bangladesh on Sunday amid tight security, following a weeks-long campaign that was marred by violence and allegations of a government

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HIV positive blood donor dies after consuming poison

The 19-year-old’s blood was earlier transfused to a pregnant woman from Virudhunagar district

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Centre gave ₹1.22 lakh crore for Capital, Polavaram etc.: Kanna

‘Telugu Desam’s White Papers are a farce’

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Heli-tourism takes off

It will be on till January 16

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Visakha Utsav: Beach Road wears a festive look

A wide variety of programmes keep people hooked on the second day of celebrations

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Buildings that mimic nature

The 2018 Pritzker Prize winner speaks of a biological approach to architecture

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Praying at the altar of populism

And its impact on foreign policy decisions

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Enter the stronger dragon

History is likely to view 2018 as an inflexion point in establishing China as a global power

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Legal empowerment camp held

State Legal Services Authority member-secretary A. Santhose Reddy has said that in a democracy, every citizen is supposed to have equal justice and if

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What working women want

It’s time the statistics about Indian women shifted from victimhood to empowerment

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Morning digest: The dark side of Kota’s dream chasers, India wraps up Melbourne Test, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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India beats Australia by 137 runs, takes unassailable 2-1 series lead

India needed 4.3 overs to take the final two wickets after a rain delay

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Live: Australia vs India third Test scorecard

India defeats Australia by 137 runs in Melbourne, takes 2-1 lead

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ICC gives BCCI one year to get tax exemptions

Says its 2021 and 2023 events may be moved to another country, otherwise

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Srinivasan challenges ICC

‘We are just starting to realise how strong Indian cricket is’

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Kamarajar Salai, Sixth Avenue to be trafffic-free on New Year

Curbs from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.

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Velachery lake awaits a helping hand

Encroachments, pollution persist

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TI wins case against Malaysian firm

Says it has been the sole owner of the BSA trademark for over 5 decades

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Her love for anatomy matches fondness for Tamil literature

New V-C of M.G.R. Medical University has donned many hats

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Teachers withdraw strike

The secondary grade teachers withdrew their indefinite fast on Saturday. Over 700 teachers and members of the Secondary Seniority Teachers Association

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Saturday, December 29, 2018

‘Performing Representation — Women Members in the Indian Parliament’ review: Gender disparity

How women MPs operate in a deeply patriarchal system

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The end of the line

Politics, economics, prehistory, science, sport — there was something for every reader in a great year for books

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Chopper scam: Govt using agencies to pressure Michel to name particular family, says Congress

Michel was produced before a special court which extended his ED custody by seven days.

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Thea’s Fire shines

Mumbai: Thea’s Fire shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Dec. 29) morning.Inner sand600m: 2/y/o Flying Yoda (C.S.Jodha) 38. Moved fr

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Notice to MP to appear before Subcollector

Devikulam Subcollector Renu Rajan on Saturday issued notice to Joice George, MP, to appear in person before her on January 10 with the documents regar

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No rift with BJP over women’s wall: Thushar

Says the NDA is busy preparing for Lok Sabha polls

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Minister: all deserving families will get land deeds

Title deeds handed over to to 425 families at pattaya mela

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Triple talaq Bill to be defeated in Rajya Sabha: Venugopal

‘No ambiguity within Congress, UDF, or UPA on need to defeat Bill’

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Need to get over World Cup disappointment and focus on Olympics, says Manpreet Singh

It was a disappointing year for India with the men’s team failing to live up to the expectations in all the three big ticket events.

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Sudha Seshayyan is new Vice-Chancellor of MGR Medical University

She is presently the Director and Professor of Institute of Anatomy in the Madras Medical College.

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Award-winning lyricist behind "Killing Me Softly" dead at 91

His lyrics for Brazilian bossa nova hit "The Girl from Ipanema," won the Grammy Record of the Year in 1965.

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Christian Michel mentioned Sonia Gandhi to his lawyers, says ED; gets custody for 7 more days

The custody of the alleged middleman in the AgustaWestland chopper deal was necessary to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case, ED tells court

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Former Nigerian President Shehu Shagari dies at 93

He was the second President of Nigeria

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Bangladesh intensifies security as Hasina seeks re-election on Sunday

According to the Election Commission, 1,848 candidates are contesting for 299 out of 300 Parliament seats.

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Won’t allow passage of triple talaq Bill in Rajya Sabha: Congress

Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 passed by the Lok Sabha on Thursday, is expected to be considered by the Upper House next week

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Pakistan Hockey Federation secretary Shahbaz Ahmed resigns

Pakistan’s lacklustre performance at Bhubaneswar has already seen the resignations of the head coach, coaches and manager.

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Too much green fraud

‘I am 100% against all plants and trees and environment and all’

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The Sunday Crossword No. 3028

Across1 Gloom in party captured by playwright (6)4 Artificial image? Continue to be enthralled by it (7)9 Delight in harbour (9)10 Substantial specime

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Making the best of it

North should have passed two spades. He overbid his hand, leading to a poor contract, but South set out to make the best of it.The opening club lead r

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Fresh start this year

Three artists share the experience of working in a new medium

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Dear governments and MPs/MLAs, thank you but cities don’t need free wi-fi anymore

Today while scanning through some publicity material of the Kerala government lying with me for a while, my eyes fell on one particular entry. Apparently, the Kerala government has set up 1,000 free wi-fi facilities...
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Just a mouse click away

It was a year when Rahul Verma discovered that someone somewhere in the city is willing to deliver something that you may be yearning for

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Missed communication

Sutradhar’s ‘Oleanna’ goes places even as it raises pertinent questions

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Hyderabad on a high

Curated thematic events gave city revellers a taste of the new

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Bumrah’s unconventional action is hard to pick, makes him a potent bowler, says Arun

Arun said that the coaching staff needed to work on Bumrah to keep him strong as his bowling action puts a lot of strain on his body.

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Ecotism



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Remnant of the past

A peek into the little-known Masjid-e-Almas, on the route between Charminar and Falaknuma Palace

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Here is what Indian scientists achieved in 2018, beyond rocket launches and nuclear capable missiles

Here is a collection of 15 stories that gives a glimpse of important developments reported by Indian scientists during the year.

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New Zealand eyes historic victory as Wagner rocks Sri Lanka

A win in the Christchurch decider would give New Zealand a fourth consecutive series win for the first time.

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A day after meek surrender, Lyon backs Australian batsmen

In reply to India’s first-innings total of 443 for seven declared, the hosts were bowled out for 151.

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IIT Bombay: Innovative spintronics device that borrows from optics proposed

The device can drastically improve standards of computing hardware, electronics

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Delhi researchers develop an algorithm to detect rare cells

Rare cell populations such as circulating tumour cells can shed light on process of cancer metastasis

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Aus vs Ind third Test: India eyeing victory at Melbourne as Australia totters at 258 for 8

Australia need another 141 runs for an improbable win, while India are two wickets away from a 2-1 series lead.

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Water from air

Where water is scarce, it is difficult to transport and store it. Researchers from Ohio State University in the US have come up with a novel way to ex

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Wrapped fresh in Nature

Andoni Luis Aduriz, one of the world’s top chefs, gives a glimpse into the functioning of multiple Michelin star-winning restaurant Mugaritz

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On the tracks of the Earth’s mantle helium

Its source unknown, the mantle escapes in lava plumes

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On the cosmic ray trail in Tirunelveli

Equatorial Geophysical Research Laboratory has been monitoring the Earth’s near-space environment for over 25 years

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Egypt police kill 40 ‘terrorists’ after Giza bus attack claims 3 Vietnamese tourists', guide's lives

Authorities acted after receiving information the suspects were preparing a series of attacks against state and tourist institutions and churches.

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When memorisation matters

Rote learning is bad. But how do we get students to master learning without memorisation? Automaticity is the key

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Chugging towards change

With the setting up of Indian railways’ first transport university — the National Rail and Transportation Institute in Vadodara, Gujarat, the future of the railway system in India looks promising. Students discuss

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Flair for care

An integral part of healthcare services, physiotherapy is a promising career best suited for those who wish to promote health and well-being

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Learning frugal innovation

During an internship aimed at transforming rural lives, Abhinav discovered himself, and a host of enriching experiences

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Bon APP-etit

New Year, new beginnings, new resolutions… It is that time of the year when we look forward to creating new memories and exploring diverse opportuniti

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At home on campus

Rochester Institute of Technology has many facilities to make international students feel at home

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Batting for education

Sir Vivian Richards is on a mission to pitch Antigua as an international study destination

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PM Modi attacks Congress on loan waiver promises

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday continued with his attack on the Congress over its “unfulfilled” loan waiver promises. Addressing a public me

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Changing the business landscape

Love numbers and want to develop deeper insights into various domains? Business analytics is the career for you

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Here's how to declutter your digital life

Tools, information and recommendations to help declutter your digital life

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Take a step back



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‘Generate ideas among learners’

Educationist Alan Maley on the need for creativity and professional development for English language teachers

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Wisdom of Bharat – ‘Whole World as our Family’

The wisdom of Bharat is to express the highest profound truths in simple, straightforward pithy statements. For example, our Rishis, seers, divide the universe into just three entities i.e. Jagat, Jivatma and God and categorically...
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The power of ignorance

Not that it has ever gone out of my memory, but as I was reading an old Harvard case study named ‘Nantucket Nectars’, I was once again reminded of a gem from Guy Kawasaki’s 2004...
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Compassion, bedrock of universal fraternity

By Surendra Bothara In the Acaranga Sutra, the earliest available Jain scripture, Mahavira gives the first, basic and universal definition of ahimsa: “I pronounce that … nothing which breathes, which exists, which lives, and which...
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Mocking us citizens: Three airports of ‘Incredible India’ are symptomatic of public facilities everywhere

Good airports are not a luxury in India any more. Millions of Indians take to the air, and they deserve first-rate facilities. India does not do good airports, any more than it does good railway...
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Why India should rejoice in the event of a Sheikh Hasina victory in crucial Bangladesh elections tomorrow

Bangladesh’s 11th parliamentary poll tomorrow is not just an acid test for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. It is something India is closely watching and the world is not unconcerned about. But Delhi’s priorities are different...
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Dangerous skies: Air traffic control must improve drastically

In an incident that yet again raises concerns about aviation safety in India, three aircraft came alarmingly close to each other in the Delhi flight information region. The incident reportedly took place on December 23...
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Daddy’s home: A happy new year gift for single male parents

Celebrity single dads like Karan Johar and Tusshar Kapoor reflect a wider social trend. Sometimes relationships don’t work out, sometimes a man is ready to mingle but the bell is yet to jingle, and sometimes...
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When Ram Katha unites: Morari Bapu deepens community and citizenship by inviting sex workers to Ayodhya

Only last week Morari Bapu unsettled received morality by inviting sex workers to his Ramayana discourse in Ayodhya. For those not in the know, Morari Bapu has popularised the Ramayana probably more than anybody else....
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Attain That Blissful State

By GAURAV KRISHNA GOSWAMI The world is a tricky toy. If you can lay your hand on it, soon, it is as good as dust, and if it evades you, then it feels precious like gold....
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Two steps forward; none back: The government’s active work in making a stairway to heaven, for the women of India

Ambedkar is said to have exclaimed that the yardstick to measure a country’s progress can be plotted along the degree of the progress made by its women. Our leaders and wise men from the yesteryear...
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Pick any of these ideas in 2019

Welcome to 2019. Today is the first day of this brand new year. Enough with those reused and often unachieved resolutions like, ‘I will walk a few miles every day’, or ‘I will read these...
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Why the Congress has been stunned into silence

By now, Congress leaders like Digvijay Singh and Mani Shankar Aiyar would have waded into the Naseeruddin Shah row with their immaculate comments. But strangely enough there’s not been a peep from them or from...
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The Rythu Bandhu scheme is now here to stay

In election season, Congress and its president Rahul Gandhi was looking to put pressure on the Modi government by announcing farm loan waivers in three states where it had just formed governments. Isolated reports had...
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Eye On Future: Given uncertain geopolitics, India would do well to further cultivate ties with African nations like Morocco

As 2018 draws to a close, India’s foreign policy has been a mixed bag over the year. It became clear that India, while harbouring global ambitions, still has limited strategic depth to influence matters. And...
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Aim for the stars

Do you feel uncertain of a career option? Do you lack the freedom to choose a subject that you really want to pursue? Do you always feel low on self-confidence? Are you constantly doubting yourself? A Q&A column to assuage your doubts.

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An eye on the future

Newer specialised courses are slowly gaining popularity over the more general and traditional STEM programmes, especially among international students

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Watch: Tamil Nadu plastic ban - A guide on what's banned and what's exempted

With State-wide plastics ban set to kick off in Tamil Nadu from January 1, 2019, here is a ready guide on what items are banned and what items are exe

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Leaked video shows Musharraf seeking covert U.S. support to regain power

The undated video clips, which have been posted by dissident Pakistani columnist Gul Bukhari, also shows the self-exiled former president as saying that he thinks that the negligence of the ISI was “pardonable” as the CIA was also involved in same level of negligence on 9/11.

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Anak Krakatau volcano now a quarter of its pre-eruption size

The analysis shows the scale of the island’s collapse, shedding light on the power of the tsunami that affected more than 300 km of coastline in Sumatra and Java. More than 420 people died.

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Ariana Grande cancels Las Vegas gig due to ‘health issues’

Ariana Grande has cancelled her New Year’s Eve weekend gig in Las Vegas due to “health issues”, the pop star announced on Friday. Grande was scheduled

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Indonesia tsunami raises fears for endangered Javan rhino

Poaching and human encroachment on its habitat has led to a dramatic population decline

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'All lives matter': Indonesia saves tsunami-stranded turtles

This week about 15 other turtles were rescued

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The Sunday Quiz: Getting set for New Year’s

The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you

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Earthquake of 6.9 strikes off Philippines, tsunami waves possible: centre

There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, from the earthquake, which the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said struck 193 km east of the Philippine city of General Santos, at a depth of 60 km.

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Encounter underway in Pulwama

An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. Acting on specific in

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BDU replaces principals in constituent colleges

University will be deputing its regular staff for holding the post for the time being

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Four killed in bombing of tourist bus near Egypt’s pyramids

Three of the tourists were killed along with the tour guide, an Egyptian citizen, Attorney General Nabil Ahmed Sadeq said in a statement.

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Australia strips Turkey-held militant suspect of citizenship

Prakash has previously admitted being a member of IS but said he had nothing to do with the group in Australia.

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Australia vs India third Test scorecard

India declared their second innings at 106 for 8

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Morning digest: Sexual assault on boys punishable by death, forays of the Kashmir stag, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.

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Salazaar primed to deliver in feature

Salazaar, who has been well prepared, is expected to score in the Chief Minister’s Trophy (2,000m), the feature event of the races to be held here on

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Three decades of protecting creative expression since Safdar Hashmi death

Sahmat says this year’s memorial on the eve of Safdar’s death anniversary is being held in an atmosphere which bears an eerie resemblance to the days when the body began its activities

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Former financial services firm staffer held for ₹1-crore fraud

Accused was on the run for two years, nabbed in Rajasthan

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AAP to amend party constitution?

Amendments to the party constitution to change the tenure of office-bearers are likely to be discussed at the AAP national council meeting on Saturday

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Noida park watered, cops deployed, no prayer held

Noida Authority denies that there is a special arrangement in place to avoid any congregation

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Cow slaughter: stringent Acts to be imposed in Ghaziabad

SHOs in all districts asked to identify habitual offenders

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AAP plans to contest LS seats where it can challenge BJP

Possibility of national Opposition alliance not ruled out

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Chemical traders issued notices

HC grants time till December 31

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3 injured as bus hits six parked vehicles

Technical glitch in brake: bus driver

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‘E-rickshaws within 4 km’

In a bid to facilitate last-mile connectivity for commuters travelling on the Noida-Greater Noida line, the Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC ) in a

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Unkept promises ‘transported’ to next year

From failure to add buses to regulate app-based cabs, the Transport Department was panned for its bumpy ride

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Kejriwal harassing civic bodies: Vijender Gupta

‘He is not releasing funds to them’

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Trial runs on Metro stretch

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Friday started initial trial runs on the Noida City Centre-Noida Electronic City corridor. The 6.8-km stret

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Students’ coordination panel to march for youth

In an effort to unite student and youth movements, the Young India National Coordination Committee (YINCC) has plans to organise a rally on February 7

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2 held for cheating during SSC exam

One was impersonating candidate; second had a phone on him

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Hotel waiter held for voyeurism

‘Used chair to climb up, peep in rooms occupied by guests’

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‘Drop in heinous crimes in 2018’

Says Gurugram Police Commissioner K.K. Rao at a press conference

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Search continues for missing boat

Suvarna Tribhuja went missing off the Goa coast on December 15

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Applications called from BPL families for LPG connection

This follows a recent decision of the Union government to extend the scheme to all poor families

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Friday, December 28, 2018

Traffic signals on the blink at MRC Nagar intersection

If the number of functional signals in a city determines the traffic flow and travel time then we have a lot to improve. Here’s one more junction wher

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Running towards his goal

Seventeen-year-old Satish Kumar M is flush with the success of his performance at the Tamil Nadu School State Athletics Championship at Neyveli

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Defunct pedestrian signal on Kamarajar Salai and Dr. Besant Road intersection puts walkers at risk

The pedestrian signal installed at the intersections of Kamarajar Salai and Dr. Besant Road have been non-functional for some time now. Nobody knows e

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Lack of illumination on Kamarajar Salai poses a threat to motorists

Lack of illumination on Kamarajar Salai, starting from Ice House till the intersection of Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, is posing a challenge to road users

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This is how Art beats in Bengaluru

The Bengaluru art scene this year was hectic with new initiatives, stunning shows focussing on unusual mediums, some great retrospectives and art events

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A Week, a Month, a Year

August 2018 showed us how we met disaster and how we successfully faced and rebuilt our lives, says Mohammed Y Safirulla

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‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is my life’s best work, says Anupam Kher

The film is a 100% accurate depiction of Manmohan Singh, says the actor

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‘Bring your recyclable trash’

One of the highlights of the 2019 edition of ‘ECR Street Festival’ is a waste collection drive

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The Rainbow year

Post the historic SC Verdict of 2018, it is now imperative to educate the public about the complexities involved in living out queer lives in our societies, says Shivaji K Panikker

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The business of slow

How to cut through the clutter and jargon of ‘slow’ marketing and find authenticity in products and experiences

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Gopika Nandan, the youngest female Super Randonneur in India

She is all set to become the first female Ironman from Kerala

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Officials inspect work on micro-compost yards

Construction of 20 units under way; plans to construct 19 more in the pipeline

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A motorcycle invasion

Pedestrians demand bollards on Taluk Office Road

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MES Road residents meet Collector

Besides restoration of Nalla Eri in East Tambaram, they have sought creation of a park in the lake area

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A pedestrian subway on the way in Tambaram

Constructed at a cost of ₹3.85 crore, the facility will connect East and West Tambaram

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Road-users lose space to unauthorised parking of vehicles on Arunachalam Road

For many months now, the 60-feet-wide Arunachalam Road in Saligramam has been resembling a narrow pathway due to illegal parking of private vehicles,

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In need of a revamp

Despite a fatal accident one month ago, old issues persist at the T. Nagar bus terminus

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Bluff Master: Good writing in an outdated story

‘Bluff Master’ rides on Satyadev’s energetic performance

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Can’t we extend our wishes for a film: Rathore on ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

The trailer shows Mr. Singh as a victim of the Congress’s internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections

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Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Gaganyaan project

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved the Gaganyaan project under which a three-member crew will be sent to space for at least seven days, Union Minis

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Idam Jagath: Anything for TRPs

A possible critique of media practices ends up as an amateurish drama

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Sunday special

A humble eatery in Inam Kulathur village has made its name selling mutton biryani for several decades

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Packing for the holidays, ethically

Skip seasonal trends and opt for outfits that will be considered stylish even a decade down the line

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‘Simmba’ review: Nothing woke about this problematic entertainer

Be it a rapist or a saviour, Simmba is all about toxic masculinity

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For the sake of gender equality, Muslim women too should have the right of triple talaq

The triple talaq bill, passed in the Lok Sabha, is likely to be stymied in the Rajya Sabha where the NDA government lacks the numbers to pass it through.   With the government and the...
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BJP allies with NCP to seize power in Ahmednagar local polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) joined hands on Thursday to capture the Mayoral post in Ahmednagar. Earlier

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Gold jumps by ₹170; silver surges ₹600

Sovereign gold also went up.

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Detox and seek solace

If 2018 has taught us anything, it is to focus on ourselves. Industry experts reveal getaways to help you recharge

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Have you run a marathon yet?

Run for glory, run for fun, run for health or for no reason at all. The Madurai Marathon is back, with the third edition promising to be much bigger

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‘Simmba’ review: Nothing woke about this problematic entertainer

Be it a rapist or a saviour, Simmba is all about toxic masculinity

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Slow design for interiors

Natural colours, subtle materials and local products underline a slow design aesthetic, says Ravi Vazirani

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No ban on ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’: Madhya Pradesh govt

The Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh on Friday said it has not banned the film The Accidental Prime Minister, in which Anupam Kher plays the

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Prepared for Jammu and Kashmir polls at any time, says Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha on Friday that the government was prepared for elections in Jammu and Kashmir at any time. He ad

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Island standard time

Where everything slows down, and why not? Sometimes we need to take a step back

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Second life: Environment-friendly accent pieces

When discarded saris become luxe carpets and waste paper is fashioned into furniture

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The earth and Ricky Kej

Grammy Award winner Ricky Kej uses his music to spread a message of conservation and sustainability

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If you instantly recognise a Harris song, that is my success: Harris Jayaraj

Music director Harris Jayaraj is all set for his next album ‘Dev’ starring Karthi

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More of less

Borrow and lend everything from umbrellas and winter coats to antique chests of drawers as part of The Minimalists of Delhi

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All night long!

The city came awake in 2018 with an upsurge of energy thanks to funky music and flavoursome brews and now offers its people a nightlife like never before

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Concrete concerns

In “Grey Areas”, artist Sitaram Swain uses cement to comment on the growing urbanisation

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Designed for change

Slow fashion curator Nivi Murthy on why it is more than just a trend to follow

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Fire in storeroom at ISRO’s Ahmedabad campus

No causalities, fire brought under

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From a fresh perspective

In a solo-Bharatanatyam presentation, Shreyasi Gopinath captures the pain of Karna’s grief-striken wife

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Locked out of the jungle

How national parks and sanctuaries are approaching conservation by following a low-footfall, high-revenue model that is keeping out the common man

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Losing signal: on finding peace by ditching the smartphone

While others are working social media breaks into their schedule

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A bend in the path

Introspection and a conscious withdrawal from externals are a healthy shot in the arm for Kathak as well as other dance forms, says Guru Kamalini Dutt

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Beyond the idea of gender

Evoking mythical tales that talk of dissolving male-female energies, recent events have shown how some young dancers are challenging patriarchy and asserting rights of gender minorities

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Float into the next year

Ring in 2019 at the Catamaran Beach Festival, with 18 artistes and the fisherfolk of Chinna Veerampattinam

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The latest word

Improve your vocabulary with this handy guide to the 2018 lexicon

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Slow is a four-letter word

In this age of intense self-obsession, everything is quick-fix: fame, artistry, even outrage

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Cooking off the clock

2018 might be the year of the InstaPot and meals in minutes. But four foodpreneurs make a case for taking time with your food

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Solutions for agrarian distress shouldn’t introduce new distortions

The government is reported to be studying a couple of options to address agrarian distress. One proposal under consideration is an upfront income support which will be disbursed straight to a farmer’s bank account ahead...
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New Year deal for Kashmir

Kashmir – The Valley, as distinct from Jammu or Leh – has learnt to live with low-intensity conflict. But a new deal in the New Year would be welcome.   Conflict literature presents development as...
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Elections 2019 – BJP’s ‘development and growth’ versus Congress’ loan waivers

The BJP has lost 3 key state elections and the Congress has suddenly gained some new momentum. Let us look at what are the key challenges that need to be addressed before the next round...
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Let’s shut up: We in India have more closures and holidays than anyone else in the world 😜

We Indians love to shut up. Not shut up, as in stop talking. Far from it. Indians love to talk, about everything, and nothing in particular. No, how we like to shut up is by...
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Strong leader, a brittle virtue? If BJP suffers reverses in 2019, Modi’s leadership qualities will be truly tested

Between 2004 and 2014, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced the ‘no strong leader’ problem. Party elder LK Advani’s prime ministerial candidacy in 2009 and the party’s defeat in the Lok Sabha election that year affirmed...
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Are you desperately looking for a soulmate?

By Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Many people subscribe to the idea that there is a single ‘right’ person out there for everyone. Some believe that this is determined, by the stars. There is also the pervasive...
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Adrift in UP: Locals park stray cows in schools, Adityanath conjures government schemes for cows

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah voicing his thoughts about cows taking precedence over a cop’s murder in UP got the Hindutva firmament worked up, with the usual aspersions about his supposed ‘anti-national’ character being cast. Yet...
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‘The best option is direct benefit transfer to farmers … We want the government monkey off our backs’

The efficacy of farm loan waivers as a solution to agrarian distress is debatable. Pushpendra Singh, president of Kisan Shakti Sangh, in a conversation with Sanjiv Shankaran explains why some farmers view waivers as return...
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Rocky ride ahead: Global headwinds as we enter 2019 make economic reform and fiscal prudence imperative

What a difference a year makes for the global economy. 2018 started on a buoyant note, boosted by the previous year’s increase in manufacturing activity and global trade. However, a few months later the US-China...
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A long way from Estonia

An Associated Press report on Estonia planning to end its bureaucracy caught my attention today. While it did not conceive a complete end to bureaucracy the country seems headed in the direction of whittling down...
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2018: A year of invasion of Jayalalithaa’s privacy

Traditional wisdom tells you to keep three things private: your love life, your income and your next move. Tamil Nadu former chief minister J Jayalalithaa kept much more than those to herself, with an attitude...
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Ashok Gehlot shows who is boss in Rajasthan

The implications of having two power centres in a government are coming home to roost for the Congress. But Ashok Gehlot’s decisive actions since being sworn in with deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot reveal that...
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‘Accidental Prime Minister’ is BJP’s propaganda against our party: Congress leaders

The BJP described the film trailer as a ‘riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years’

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Foreign journalists violating Indian laws liable to be punished: MHA

All foreigners have to respect Indian law and those found in violation are liable to be punished but that does not mean they are blacklisted forever,

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Narendra Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart

The PM and Lotay Tshering had a ‘warm exchange of views’ on important aspects of the bilateral relationship

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Congress Foundation Day observed at party headquarters in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi acknowledged the selfless service and contribution of Congress workers

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‘Goodfellas’ actor Frank Adonis dies at 83

Adonis also tried his hands in writing and directing, scoring a directing credit for 1998’s “One Deadly Road” and a writing credit for “The Woods Have Eyes” in 2007.

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Meghalaya miners rescue: additional NDRF team rushed to spot

The Central government on Friday rushed an additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Meghalaya to assist the State in evacuating 15

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CPEC has no military dimensions: Pakistan

A US media report alleged that China has hatched a secret plan to build fighter jets and other military hardware in Pakistan as part of the $60 billion project.

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The more the merrier

Tracing Delhi’s choir culture with Sharmila Banerjee Livingston

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Secret to become a best-selling author

Sigrid Nunez, author of seven novels, a memoir and multiple short stories, explains how she draws characters from her life to tell their stories

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Old is gold

Raza Pustakmala is a treasure trove of rare literary classics

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Grandmother’s recipes for today’s cook: Mallika Basu

In her latest cookbook, Mallika Basu merges childhood kitchen memories with the fast-paced needs of today

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Watch: Mount Etna eruption causes earthquake in Sicily

An earthquake triggered by Mount Etna’s eruption jolted eastern Sicily, injuring at least 10 people, damaging churches and houses on the volcano’s slo

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Macaulay Culkin to legally change name to Macaulay ‘Macaulay Culkin’ Culkin

The ‘Home Alone’ star decided to change his middle name to ‘Macaulay Culkin’ after an online vote on his lifestyle and humour website

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Mystery hacker steals data on 1,000 North Korean defectors in South

Defectors, most of whom risked their lives to flee poverty and political oppression, are a source of shame for North Korea. Its state media often denounces them as “human scum” and accuses South Korean spies of kidnapping some of them.

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When gravitas meets virility...

Seasoned practitioners of classical music conjured up a magnificent experience at the annual Swara Samrat Festival in Kolkata

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Meet the claymasters: Curators of Clay

Curators of Clay handcrafts contemporary pottery pieces and crockery for restaurants around the country

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Militant shot dead by security forces in Pulwama district of J&K

He has been identified as Ishfaq Yousuf Wani, a resident of Qoil area of Pulwama.

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Parsnips and pear trees

How a British family made room in their traditions to give the vegetarian newly-wed a memorable first Christmas

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The Hindu's top 10 non-fiction books of 2018

The year had something for every reader, from politics, economics, history to science and sport.

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Driven by the love of cinema: Kalpika Ganesh

Kalpika Ganesh makes an impression with ‘Padi Padi Leche Manasu’ and has a bunch of films to look forward to

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'Petta' trailer watch: Vintage Rajinikanth is back in style

Going by the trailer, the film seems to revolve around Kaali (Rajinikanth) and Jithu (Vijay Sethupathi)

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Poll-bound Bangladesh shuts down high speed internet services, restores it 10 hours later

Bangladesh is going to polls on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the 71-year-old daughter of the country’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is seeking re-election for a record fourth term.

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The pull of paal

The owner of a 50-year-old badam milk joint in Madurai is popular for his rather unique way of ‘pulling’ milk

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Grow your own veggies: Eco warriors

A new tribe of eco-warriors is trying its hand at chemical-free terrace gardening, with gladdening results

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A cry of anguish

Rajesh Singh’s “Babuji”, staged at the 6th Yuva Natya Samaroh, captured the plight of an independent folk artist

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Singer Poorvi Koutish on her musical journey

From Chandigarh’s rose festival to singing for AR Rahman, singer Poorvi Koutish has come a long way

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‘All lives matter’: Indonesia saves tsunami-stranded turtles

It took four staff to haul the endangered creature back to sea, just the latest in a string of turtle rescues along the country’s devastated coast.

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Parliament proceedings live | Lok Sabha adopts resolution to impose President’s rule in J&K

A day after the Lok Sabha passed the triple talaq Bill, both Houses reconvene to grant private Members a chance to introduce legislation.

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Furious Iraqi lawmakers demand U.S. troop withdrawal

“Arrogant” and “a violation of national sovereignty” were but a few examples of the disapproval emanating from Baghdad following Mr. Trump’s meeting on Wednesday with U.S. servicemen and women at the al-Asad Airbase.

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Congress Foundation Day, NZ stretches SL at Christchurch, and other news in pictures

10.30 a.m. Foundation Day of the Indian National CongressToday is the 134th Foundation Day of the Indian National Congress. Rahul Gandhi, Manmohan Sin

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US government shutdown set to drag on to 2019 as Trump, Democrats stick to their stands

Mr. Trump has refused to sign any stopgap spending bill that does not has provisions to fund a wall along the US-Mexico border which he says is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants.

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Sensex rallies over 300 points, Nifty reclaims 10,800 level

Top gainers include HDFC duo, Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, L&T, ITC, HUL, SBI, TCS and Sun Pharma, rising up to 2 per cent.

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Rupee gains 30 paise against dollar in opening trade

The US dollar fell against major global currencies as investors turned their focus to safe-haven currencies amid renewed worries over US-China trade tensions and global economic growth.

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CRS begins inspection of Salem-Karur electrified stretch

2,000 electric posts installed on 85-km route

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Domestic traffic flying high

Clamour for direct flight service to nation’s commercial capital

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Thursday, December 27, 2018

Rolls-Royce coming out with autonomous ships

Rolls-Royce has unveiled plans for a fleet of unmanned, remote-controlled ship to hit the seas in 2020. The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applicatio

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‘I want to be a student forever’: Annapoorni Shadagopan

She was one of the first two woman students from IIT Chennai, on her tryst with dance

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Breaking the GLASS CEILING

Here are some women who made the headlines, this year — positive stories of empowered women who have found equality in the workplace and made a difference to society.

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Effective portrayals create a visual poetry

Episodes from the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha were presented by senior dancers as part of Nartanotsava and Nalanda Kendra Ratna Puraskar award function

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Strings of delight

Veteran Pt. Janardhan Mitta was felicitated for six decades of service to music

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Srikanth and Aswathy at their emotive best

They conveyed the mood of the songs through their nuanced portrayals

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My top five...

Adisankar MT, a mechanical engineering student from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in his top five movies

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I am a classical dancer first, says Vyshnavie Sainath

Vyshnavie Sainath, who received the Jashn-e-Youngistan award recently, enjoys experimenting with movements

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Strings in sync

K.J. Dileep and Mysore Sangeetha showedabsolute control over strings through their imaginative playing

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Sunanda Nair shows the essence of the ‘Nalanda Bani’

Sunanda’s Mohiniyattom recital was absorbing artistically, and interesting academically

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Memorable scenes and melodic music

An event at Kalamandalam was composed of excerpts from different plays in Kathakali

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Of Chola literature and inscriptions

Prof. Balusamy and epigraph expert S. Ramachandran presented interesting facts recently

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Kollywood trends in 2018

As we are inching close to New Year, we look back at some of the major trends that reshaped the business in Tamil cinema

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Kanchi brothers keep the nagaswaram tradition alive

The creative skills of Kanchi S. Shanmugasundaram and Kanchi S. Sethuraman showed their command over the instrument

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IS module case: NIA seeks 15-day custody of 10 arrested

The accused were arrested from various parts of the national capital and Uttar Pradesh.

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A confident approach

Jayakrishnan Unni impressed with his choice of kritis

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Kanyakumari and Ramakrishnan in a violin duet

Listening to the violin duet proved to be an evocative experience

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Evocative expressions

Rajashree Warrier’s Bharatanatyam recital was an aesthetic amalgamation of thematic originality and virtuosity

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Ramakrishnan Murthy: A vocalist to watch out for

Ramakrishnan Murthy, who is making strides as a vocalist, is a rare blend of mature temperance and youthful exuberance

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Sujith Naik experiments new techniques to improve his skill

He is working towards establishing himself as a solo artiste

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Raga stamp — Dikshitar way

It is not always explicit, the composer using more than one method

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Unnikrishnan impresses with his refreshing touches

P. Unnikrishnan performed at Bharat Kalachar’s December Festival, 2018

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Biology and ‘gyana’ of living with a dice-loving God

As the year is about to get over, it is tempting to look back at it to find out what may make it memorable for the future generations. Trump or Modi may get some faint...
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Don’t lecture on how to treat minorities: Mohammad Kaif vs Imran Khan

Mohammad Kaif, a former Indian cricketer, whose remarks on tweeter to the president of Pakistan, Imran Khan, will be and should be remembered as an historic intervention to bring back the focus on what India...
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‘If it distracts from the story, it is not a good sound’

Ganesh Gangadharan, sound designer at Yash Raj Films, believes sound in films should complement the action

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The creative force of Raksha

The season is on at full swing in many of Raksha Special School’s vocational units, where students are busy making candles, home accessories and other artefacts

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The DOLL of 2018

The Chekutty emerged as a symbol of the resilience of the Malayali, say makers Lakshmi Menon & Gopinath Parayil

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Rolls-Royce coming out with autonomous ships

Rolls-Royce has unveiled plans for a fleet of unmanned, remote-controlled ship to hit the seas in 2020. The Advanced Autonomous Waterborne Applicatio

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‘I want to be a student forever’: Annapoorni Shadagopan

She was one of the first two woman students from IIT Chennai, on her tryst with dance

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Breaking the GLASS CEILING

Here are some women who made the headlines, this year — positive stories of empowered women who have found equality in the workplace and made a difference to society.

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Effective portrayals create a visual poetry

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Strings of delight

Veteran Pt. Janardhan Mitta was felicitated for six decades of service to music

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Srikanth and Aswathy at their emotive best

They conveyed the mood of the songs through their nuanced portrayals

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My top five...

Adisankar MT, a mechanical engineering student from Thiruvananthapuram, writes in his top five movies

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I am a classical dancer first, says Vyshnavie Sainath

Vyshnavie Sainath, who received the Jashn-e-Youngistan award recently, enjoys experimenting with movements

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Strings in sync

K.J. Dileep and Mysore Sangeetha showedabsolute control over strings through their imaginative playing

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Sunanda Nair shows the essence of the ‘Nalanda Bani’

Sunanda’s Mohiniyattom recital was absorbing artistically, and interesting academically

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Memorable scenes and melodic music

An event at Kalamandalam was composed of excerpts from different plays in Kathakali

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Of Chola literature and inscriptions

Prof. Balusamy and epigraph expert S. Ramachandran presented interesting facts recently

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Kollywood trends in 2018

As we are inching close to New Year, we look back at some of the major trends that reshaped the business in Tamil cinema

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Kanchi brothers keep the nagaswaram tradition alive

The creative skills of Kanchi S. Shanmugasundaram and Kanchi S. Sethuraman showed their command over the instrument

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IS module case: NIA seeks 15 days custody of 10 arrested persons

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday produced before a Delhi court, the 10 people arrested on suspicion of being members of an Islamic

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A confident approach

Jayakrishnan Unni impressed with his choice of kritis

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Kanyakumari and Ramakrishnan in a violin duet

Listening to the violin duet proved to be an evocative experience

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Evocative expressions

Rajashree Warrier’s Bharatanatyam recital was an aesthetic amalgamation of thematic originality and virtuosity

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Ramakrishnan Murthy: A vocalist to watch out for

Ramakrishnan Murthy, who is making strides as a vocalist, is a rare blend of mature temperance and youthful exuberance

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Sujith Naik experiments new techniques to improve his skill

He is working towards establishing himself as a solo artiste

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Raga stamp — Dikshitar way

It is not always explicit, the composer using more than one method

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Unnikrishnan impresses with his refreshing touches

P. Unnikrishnan performed at Bharat Kalachar’s December Festival, 2018

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This instrument represents the sastras and vedas

Idakka is played in temple rituals and dance performances

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Nisha’s concert was a winner

From planning to pakavadyam, Nisha’s concert was wholesome in every way

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Sanjay Subrahmanyan offers music for the mind

Sanjay Subrahmanyan’s recital tilted in favour of intellect and creativity

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Trichur Brothers’ sincere and seamless rendition

Trichur Brothers can enhance the appeal of their music by avoiding overindulgence in swaras

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Projects worth ₹26,000 crore under way in Himachal Pradesh: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that development projects worth ₹26,000 crore were under way in various sectors in Himachal Pradesh. Add

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Sowmya sings a more than 500-year-old raga

S. Sowmya presented Ghanta, which has shades of five ragas

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The Prayag confluences

The Ganga makes a long journey from the snowy pinnacle before touching the plains

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Be Bolder: There’s no good reason for India not to elevate ties with Taiwan

In a welcome move, India and Taiwan recently inked a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) and a Mutual Recognition of the Respective Authorized Economic Operation (AEO) Programs. The BIA supersedes a similar agreement concluded in 2002,...
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Cheteshwar Pujara: An unassuming hero on the threshold of greatness

Followers of Indian cricket tend to deify their heroes. This leads to some cricketers being elevated to demigods and the assessment of their on-field performance is influenced by their off-field image. However, every generation seems...
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The failed socialist experiment of capitalist Scandinavian countries

Are Scandinavian countries capitalist or socialist? And why is there even such a question? Danish PM Lars Lokke Rasmussen told students at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government in 2015: “Some people in the US associate...
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A Detox diet

Our system is exposed to a number of chemicals through the food we eat, the air we breathe and other drugs, cosmetics, household cleaners etc. making our body toxic.  In the process, our liver becomes...
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A CM’s hypocrisy: If Kumaraswamy plots instant justice, what does it say about his faith in rule of law?

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy’s advocacy of a shootout to eliminate rivals responsible for murdering a party worker and his subsequent clarifications mark a new low in our political discourse. It reveals that a leader...
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Jingle hells: Meri Christmas or teri, there’s again much to crib about 😜

Christmas may be two days old, but stuffed ghoos is always on the menu. Three or 300 wise politicians will come bearing gifts, following the bright poll star. Away in a manger, the cattle may...
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How Jaitley can give the country a wonderful new year gift: Seal GST with a KISS (‘Keep It Simple, Stupid’)

Finance minister Arun Jaitley’s announcement that the sun will soon set on 28% GST slab except for luxury items and the country can look forward eventually to only two slabs – 5% and a standard...
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Caste is what you do, not what you are

By Jug Suraiya A popular story which has long been doing the rounds in the corporate world concerns a top executive of a multinational firm who was asked by someone as to what he did....
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2019: Year of economic diplomacy? Indian foreign policy faces new challenges and opportunities in a transformed world

As the Narendra Modi government winds down, Donald Trump has thrown a characteristic googly, holding out the threat/(hope?) that he might withdraw from Afghanistan after a 17-year un-won war. Happen it will, and when it...
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Gathering clouds: As US plans Afghan withdrawal, India must prepare for security challenges

President Donald Trump’s announcement last week that the US will be pulling out nearly half of its more than 14,000 troops in Afghanistan has taken the Indian security establishment by surprise. Following the ouster of...
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Can there be a third front?

We have three kinds of regional parties in India: one which needs the BJP, one which needs the Congress, and the last that needs neither national party. The last is the most politically significant grouping...
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Two sailors killed in hangar door collapse at Kochi naval base

Initial assessments suggested ‘material failure’ as the reason.

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U.S. offers safety, job security to Taliban: report

While the Trump administration appears keen to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan, the Pentagon advocates maintaining enough troops in Afghanistan to force the Taliban to join peace talks.

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Staging a comeback

Despite floods disrupting schedules, the theatre scene in Kerala managed to steal the show this year

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‘I like it this way’

Jayaram says he is happy in his niche in Malayalam cinema

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Mumbai registers lowest temperature in 3 years

Mercury dipped to 12.4 degree Celsius on Thursday morning

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An art-felt year for Visakhapatnam

2018 has been a dynamic time for art as students, local artists, craftspeople, interactive workshops and collaborations create awareness and new art

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Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth tie the knot

They first started dating after meeting on the sets of Nicholas Sparks’ 2010 film “The Last Song”.

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Rajasthan ministers allocated portfolios, Gehlot retains finance and home

Newly inducted Rajasthan Ministers were on Thursday allocated portfolios by Governor Kalyan Singh, on the advice of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. Mr.

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Taiwanese launch yellow vest movement to protest taxes

Protest organizers say they’re inspired by the success of the recent French protests, which were sparked by a tax hike for gasoline and diesel.

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Hyderabad: the city in celluloid

2018 finally gave the city and the state the spotlight they deserve

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Parliament Live | Lok Sabha to take up Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill

Congress issues whip to all its MPs in the LS, anticipating a debate on the contentious triple talaq bill

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Australia vs India third test: Rahane-Rohit rebuild innings, India 346/4 at tea

Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma added 47 runs for the fifth wicket as India reached 346 for 4 at tea on day two of the third Test against Australia

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President Kovind arrives at Mangaluru, Bhutan PM on state visit, and other news in pictures

 12.00 p.m.President Kovind arrives at MangaluruPresident Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport on Thursday morning. He is on

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Indonesia reroutes all flights around erupting Anak Krakatau volcano

Authorities have warned that the crater of Anak Krakatau, or child of Krakatau, remains fragile, raising fears of another collapse and tsunami, and have urged residents to stay away from the coast.

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Aaditya Thackeray writes to Fadnavis, demands Maharashtra cities be open all night for New Year

Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray has written to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis demanding permission to keep Mumbai, Pune, Thane and other cities op

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Rupee slips 19 paise against US dollar in early trade

The rupee weakened by 19 paise to 70.25 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday due to fresh buying of the American currency by importers and b

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Crackdown on liquor parties in Gujarat ahead of new year celebrations

Gujarat police on Thursday launched a state-wide crackdown on liquor parties during New Year celebrations in the State. The State police chief has as

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Sensex rallies over 300 points on positive global cues, Nifty reclaims 10,800

The index had broken its three-day falling streak in the previous session Monday by ending 179.79 points, or 0.51 per cent, higher at 35,649.94.

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Paper cups may be exempted from plastics ban in Tamil Nadu

Plastic content is just 6%, so govt. may spare them: Minister

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Corpn. lets out sewage into Pandalkudi channel: residents

They protest against non-removal of garbage

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Entry fee likely to discourage locals from visiting arboretum

Escalating maintenance cost cited as reason for enforcement of fee

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American adventurer completes solo trek across Antarctica

Colin O’Brady (33), took 54 days to complete the nearly 1,000-mile (1,600-kilometer) crossing of the frozen continent from north to south.

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‘Kanakadasa’s message relevant for all times’

MLC Ivan D’Souza on Wednesday said that the message on life values conveyed through the Keertanas by Kanakadasa are relevant all the time. He was spea

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Tight security in place for President’s visit today

Ram Nath Kovind to hold talks with Pejawar Mutt seer

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Corpn. decides to develop services software on its own

State govt. has kept proposal sent two years ago pending: Commissioner

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Morning Digest: BJP appoints campaign managers for 2019 elections, Gauri, Pansare kin to oppose CBI probe, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day

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Garbage dumping blocks road to tech park

After repeated complaints to BBMP went in vain, techies approached the Whitefield police

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Trump signals no end to shutdown

A shutdown affecting parts of the federal government appeared no closer to resolution on Wednesday, with President Donald Trump and congressional Dem

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A year when environment made news in Tamil Nadu

Kurangani fire, Thoothukudi police firing and Chennai-Salem corridor project expose policy deficit

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The best of Hindi cinema in 2018

Indies, thrillers, comedies and politics - In a year of small films making a big splash, our critic picks her best of Hindi cinema.

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A memorial for seafarers

Director General of Shipping Malini V. Shankar dedicated a unique seafarers’ memorial at the Merchant Navy Club on Wednesday.The memorial, consisting

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A Valley of pain and sorrow

Biennale infra-project presents work of 14 artists from Kashmir

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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

2019 Lok Sabha polls: BJP appoints campaign managers for 17 states

Three party persons will be in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, a politically crucial state.

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Back to the Village | The Big Move

There is something to be said for deurbanising yourself when, within two months of moving into the wilderness you learn things you never thought you would or could do.

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Tasawwur, The Cheetah please

Tasawwur and The Cheetah pleased when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Dec.26) morning.Inner sand:600m: Hanlon’s Razor (Altaf) 40. Easy.8

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Multifaceted excels

Multifaceted, Winning Heart, Anjeze, Royal Resolution and Exclusive Mandate excelled when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (Dec 26

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Teenage siblings from Telangana die in U.S. fire

Three teenagers of a family from Nalgonda district of Telangana died in a fire accident at Collierville in Tennessee in the U.S., relatives said on W

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