Tabla, 13 November 2009
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Title Section24 2009-11-13 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MMUNITY MICA (P) 181/03/2009 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2009 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION24 words
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Article, Illustration1293 2009-11-13 1 PATRICK JONAS - He’s 94. He’s considered India’s greatest artist. And he’s hoping to end his self-imposed exile PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg SAFFRON is a shade often seen in Maqbool Fida Husain’s paintings. And yet saffron is a word that brings nightto the legendary painter. brings nightmares to thePHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 1,293 words
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INDIA
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regional roundup
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Article66 2009-11-13 2 77 killed in rains THE north-east monsoon wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu, killing 77 in different parts of the state. Forty were killed in Nilgiris district alone. Ooty, Kotagiri and Coonoor towns wore a battered look due to landslides. Meanwhile, Cyclone Phyan, which formed from a depression in66 words
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Article94 2009-11-13 2 No more elephants in zoos THE Central Zoo Authority has ordered that all elephants now housed in zoos and owned by circuses across India will have to be sent to national parks, sanctuaries and tiger reserves as soon as possible. The Times Of India reported that the circular issued94 words
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Article64 2009-11-13 2 Reliance strikes oil in Cambay basin RELIANCE Industries has struck it lucky nearer home. It struck oil on land about 130km from Ahmedabad. The oil was found in the fifth well, which was drilled to a depth of 1,451m. Analysts said further drilling was necessary to assess the significance64 words
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Article96 2009-11-13 2 Missing paraglider found BIR-BILLING, about 300km from Shimla, is considered one of the best paragliding sites in the world. But of late, strong winds have been creating problems. A Ukrainian paraglider, who had gone missing for six days when strong winds blew him off course, was rescued after96 words
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Article107 2009-11-13 2 Rs250,000crores investments eyed THE newly-elected government in Maharashtra is planning to create half a million jobs over the next five years. To achieve this, it is targeting investments worth Rs250,000 crores. Governor S.C. Jamir said this while addressing a joint session of the state legislature. He said the government107 words
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Article, Illustration436 2009-11-13 4 PATRICK JONAS - Exhibits at Delhi heritage gallery showcase India’s contribution to science, medicine and technology PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg INDIANS may not be surprised when told that the world’s first nose job was done in ancient India. But some Westerners are not so convinced. Two recent reports,PHOTOS: NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTRE, DELHI - 436 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration794 2009-11-13 3 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Dr Sasikumar believes that volunteering has enriched his life in Singapore COMING TOGETHER SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg WHEN Dr Sasikumar Ponnalagu came to Singapore as a fledgling teacher in 2000, one of the first things he did was sign up to be a volunteer. “I wanted to getPHOTO: FRONTIER CC IAEC; PHOTO COURTESY OF DR SASIKUMAR - 794 words
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Article, Illustration474 2009-11-13 8 Website and newsletter to track global activities of South Asians from various countries diaspora.Patrick Jonas WITH three bold strikes of the dhol, President S.R. Nathan launched the South Asian Link on Nov 4. As the sound of the drum reverberated in the hall and mergedGungwu, PHOTO: ISAS - 474 words
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Article, Illustration314 2009-11-13 9 YOU may not see such a colourful cow in any farm but that is only to be expected when tiny tots decide to wield the brush. On Nov 11, a group of pre-school children, aged five and six, from the Modern Montessori International (MMI) schoolPHOTO: MMI - 314 words
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Article, Illustration296 2009-11-13 9 It highlights the roles India and China will play in the global economy INDIAN businessmen from around the world converged on the Raffles City Convention Centre on Nov 11 to build connections and unlock opportunities at the Global Diaspora Business Summit organised by thePHOTO: GLOBAL INDIAN BUSINESS NETWORK - 296 words
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Article, Illustration366 2009-11-13 10 It’ll cost you just $28 for a full year, plus you get a $10 PhoenixCard too. Good deal? FOR the past year, Mrs Carol Pinto’s Friday breakfast companion has been tabla!. The 35-year-old homemaker, who is attending training and development classes at the Singapore Human Resources Institute,366 words
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Article, Illustration168 2009-11-13 10 CALLING overseas can be an expensive affair, especially if you don’t have a residential telephone. One affordable way to keep in touch with keep friends and family in other parts of the world is the PhoenixCard, an IDD prepaid service that is available in168 words
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Article205 2009-11-13 11 MINISTER Mentor Lee Kuan Yew has said that the Government looks closely at permanent residents’ (PRs) contributions to Singapore before deciding which ones can become citizens. “So please put up with the new immigrants. We are very careful about who becomes a citizen,” he205 words
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singapore news
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109 2009-11-13 11 SENIOR Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security S. Jayakumar and Temasek Holdings chairman S. Dhanabalan were conferred Eminent Alumni Awards by the National University of Singapore (NUS). The awards honour alumni who have distinguished themselves by making significant contributions to Singapore society and their professions.109 words
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Article109 2009-11-13 11 PROPERTY is hot but there is also a fear that the bubble may burst. Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has said the Government will use every tool at its disposal to prevent the property sector from overheating. It will not involve interest rate or exchange rate, though, as109 words
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Article, Illustration568 2009-11-13 11 Sheela Narayanan FROM her 14th-storey office in High Street Centre, interior designer Radhika Raj has a stunning view of the Singapore skyline and the upcoming integrated resort at Marina Bay. All of which can be quite inspiring in her line of work, which entailsPHOTO COURTESY OF RADHIKA RAJ - 568 words
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Article, Illustration312 2009-11-13 13 It recommends rasa plant juice with honey and says curd should be avoided THERE are many types of asthma but the most common one is bronchial asthma. In ayurveda, it is called tamakaswasa. Ayush Ayurvedic’s Dr E.J. Joshi says that, in traditional Indian medicine, asthmaPHOTO: AYUSH AYURVEDIC - 312 words
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Article200 2009-11-13 21 4.5km/sq km Road density in Singapore. It is 12km/sq km in New York and 18km/sq km in Tokyo 4 Hours a small video camera will be attached to the heads of some gharials crocodile-like creatures at the Gharial Conservation Park in Lucknow to better understand their habitat and200 words
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Article, Illustration314 2009-11-13 21 “You can see how some of the players, especially the Indians, are looking jaded and tired.” Pakistani skipper Younis Khan on the overload of cricket today “You can call it the price of democracy... one needs to make a realistic assessment of what is doable in India,314 words
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PERSONALITY
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Article, Illustration946 2009-11-13 6 with Jawharilal Rajendran - with Jawharilal with Jawharilal Rajendran with Jawharilal Rajendran raj@sph.com.sg MR G. SHANMUGAM is about as Irish as Mr Phua Chu Kang, but that hasn’t stopped him from banking on the luck of the Irish to bring in the dough. Having cut his teeth in the food businessPHOTO: ARUN RAMU - 946 words
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Advertisement147 2009-11-13 8 9 ETERNAL QUESTIONS, ANSWERS Swami Swaroopananda tackles the most interesting and relevant of questions in a three-day series of talks on different themes. 16th-18th Nov (Mon-Wed) Time 7.30pm 9.00pm DBS Auditorium Level 3, DBS Building Tower One, 6 Shenton Way Singapore *****9 (Nearest MRTStation: Tanjong Pagar MRTStation) 16 Nov (Mon)147 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration470 2009-11-13 12 SHRADHA KOCHAR - There’s more to school than homework and exams. That’s why tabla! has this page for students of the three Indian schools here, to play reporter and photographer (This page is rotated among the schools. Next week, GIIS) SHRADHA KOCHAR, Class 11 (ISC) WHEN one thinks ofPHOTOS: DPS - 470 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration138 2009-11-13 12 ISHITA MARY ANN JOHN - ISHITA MARY ANN JOHN, Class 9A OCT 30 dawned with the spirit of competition and excitement in the air. It was time for the Inter-House Dance Competition and both juniors and seniors had been preparing hard. While we were amazed to see the number of budding138 words
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Article, Illustration154 2009-11-13 12 AKIL ADESHWAR - AKIL ADESHWAR, Class 9A THE day of the Inter House Cricket Tournament was an unforgettable day in my life. All the players were nervous, especially for me as it was the first time I was playing in such a tournament in DPS. In the first match, Glacier154 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration581 2009-11-13 14 GAURI GUPTA - Usha Uthup may sing in more than 15 languages, but she doesn’t like the word ‘fusion’ GAURI GUPTA tabla@sph.com.sg DON’T get Usha Uthup, India’s original pop diva, started on the current craze in music... fusion. “I hate the word fusion. So much rubbish gets passed under the bigPHOTO: IIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF SINGAPORE - 581 words
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Article, Illustration124 2009-11-13 14 ONE evening every year... that’s the promise to fans from Bandwidth. And the band it comprises a group of musicians who hold day jobs with financial institutions, technology companies, consulting firms and even schools has made good on the promise for the last six years.PHOTO COURTESY OF BANDWIDTH - 124 words
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Article, Illustration504 2009-11-13 15 From his debut 40 years ago, Amitabh Bachchan has reinvented himself again and again to become an icon FORTY years ago, a gangly young man made his debut in a multi-cast movie. Saat Hindustani (below), the story of seven young commandos who set out on aPHOTO: IANS - 504 words
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Article, Illustration460 2009-11-13 16 Katrina Kaif may sizzle on screen, but she says she likes to keep it real when she’s off the sets SHE is one of the hottest stars in Bollywood the most searched celebrity of 2008 on Google India. Yet, when she leaves the sets, Katrina Kaif likes to dressPHOTOS: IANS - 460 words
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FOOD
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Article, Illustration452 2009-11-13 17 SHEELA NARAYANAN - This restaurant blends the traditional with the experimental tandoori prawns with mustard, anyone? and manages to keep it all yummy SHEELA NARAYANAN person. sheela@sph.com.sg WHEN I did an online search for Heritage that’s standard operation procedure for journalists when they prepare for an article I found that itPHOTOS COURTESY OF HERITAGE - 452 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration77 2009-11-13 18/19 THE MEN DON’T GET TO DANCE Ladies, put on your dancing shoes and let your hair down at the Ladies’ Night: Dazzling Divas event organised by the Sengkang Women’s Executive Committee. There will be a fashion show, games and performances. But remember, this is a77 words
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Article512 2009-11-13 18/19 WORLD DIABETES DAY Learn about diabetes and how you can take control to save your sight at the Diabetic Society of Singapore’s World Diabetes Day, organised in conjunction with 10th National Eye Care Day. Admission is free. When: Nov 14, 8.30am to 5pm Where: Bishan Community Club, 51512 words
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Article, Illustration107 2009-11-13 18/19 TUM MILE Emraan Hashmi, Soha Ali Khan July 26, 2005, was a day of tragedy for Mumbai as much of the city was flooded by heavy rain and many were killed. But, amid all the chaos and tragedy, it reunites two star-crossed ex-lovers after a hiatus of107 words
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Article, Illustration198 2009-11-13 18/19 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1) Where was the Nobel laurate V.S. Naipaul born? a) Puerto Rico b) Cyprus c) Trinidad 2) Mount Inthanon is the highest peak of which country? a) Indonesia b) Thailand c) Nepal 3) In comics, who among these is an assistant to a magician? a) Lothar b)198 words
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Page 18/19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous37 2009-11-13 18/19 friday 11am ZEE CINEMA: Drohi 3pm VIJAY: Mazhalai Pattaalam 4.30pm SONY ENT: Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander 5pm VTV: Priyanka 5pm STAR GOLD: 71/2 Phere 9pm VASANTHAM: Annakili Saturday 2pm VIJAY: Vaa Kanna Vaa 4pm VASANTHAM: Rock On37 words
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Miscellaneous131 2009-11-13 18/19 TV HIGHLIGHTS (Starring Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal, below) 5pm VTV: Iruvar 6.30pm ZEE CINEMA: Mr India 9pm VASANTHAM: Kulir 100 11pm STAR GOLD: Cheeti Cheeti Bang Bang Sunday 1pm VASANTHAM: Kadhal Kottai 2pm VIJAY: Needikku Thalaivanangu 3pm STAR GOLD: Mixed Doubles 9pm VASANTHAM: Thooral Ninnu Poochu 10.30pm ZEE CINEMA:131 words
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Miscellaneous309 2009-11-13 18/19 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Inspire, as with feelings 6 Daisy-like fall flower 11 Major airport 14 Palin’s prey 15 “What hath God wrought!” sender 16 Bed-in participant with Lennon 17 Overwrought writing 19 Casino gaming area 20 Observes 21 Converge 22 The evidence of things not seen, per the Bible 24309 words
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Miscellaneous69 2009-11-13 18/19 SUDOKU The objective is to place the digits 1 to 9 only, once in each of the small 3x3 squares. At the same time, you must create a row of unique digits going across and down over the large grid. WHAT AM I? Steamed or fried I am still yummy.69 words
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Miscellaneous33 2009-11-13 20 SOLUTIONS sudoku crossword quiz 1) Trinidad 2) Thailand 3) Lothar 4) Rice 5) Gerald Ford 6) Zimbabwe 7) Whale Shark 8) Abhinav Bindra 9) Quentin Tarantino 10) Playing cards what am i? Clams33 words
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Miscellaneous482 2009-11-13 20 FUTURE SPEAKS kamal kapoor Aries As far as love is concerned, there is a lot of positive energy in the air right now. Your professional life will get a boost too. Be prepared for some changes that could open new doors for you. Taurus Be ready to seize opportunities for482 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1002 2009-11-13 22 Fast bowler Sreesanth is back in the Indian team. But his erratic behaviour abusing opponents and staying away from training is fast making him a dubious choice tabla@sph.com.sg AGGRESSION, they say, is a good trait for a fast bowler. But has this Kerala ladPHOTO: AFP - 1,002 words
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Article, Illustration297 2009-11-13 22 BOXER Vijender Singh shone in more ways than one at the Sahara Indian Sports Awards ceremony in Mumbai on Nov 9. The Beijing Olympics bronze medallist picked up the Outstanding Performance in sports other than cricket award and then enthralled the audienceperformance.PHOTOS: IANS - 297 words
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Article, Illustration1046 2009-11-13 24 Harsha Bhogle - As India’s celebrated batsman completes 20 years in the game, it’s time to pay homage to his talent and applaud his work ethic star column Harsha Bhogle tabla@sph.com.sg SACHIN Tendulkar may have inspired others to write poetry but he batted in robust prose. Not for him the tendernessPHOTO: IANS - 1,046 words
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