Tabla, 21 December 2012
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Title Section26 2012-12-21 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MMUNITY DIA COMMUITY MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21,2012 S|5l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION26 words
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Article, Illustration1110 2012-12-21 1 PADDY RANGAPPA - Some come to pray. Others to eat, shop, imbibe Indian culture or meet friends. tabla! checks out the five types PADDY RANGAPPA tabla@sph.com.sg Paddy Rangappa has been living in Singapore for 12 years. He is a marketing professional who writes in his spare time. ReadPHOTO: ARUN RAMU; FILE PHOTOS - 1,110 words
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Advertisement140 2012-12-21 1 THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN DIA LOSHENI GETS READY FOR MUM’S GREATEST GIFT PAGE 11 KAMAL MAKES NO BONES ABOUT HIS MOVIE-MAKING PAGE 16 Get tabla! delivered to your doorstep. Call 6319-1800 or e-mail circs@sph.com.sg Catch us online at www.tabla.com.sg 0 \ir. Q L. mm 4^ m i BIRAAME140 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration942 2012-12-21 2 PAMELA PHILIPOSE - Women in Indian village take over water pump repairs PAMELA PHILIPOSE Women’s Feature Service AS ONE enters Rampura block of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalaun district in the Bundelkhand region, there is a magnificent canal brimming with water that glistens like a polished mirror under the mid-day sun. TurningWomen’s Feature Service; PHOTO: WOMEN'S FEATURE SERVICE - 942 words
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Article, Illustration651 2012-12-21 3 Family members jostled with strangers, who came to pay their last respects, at Jacintha Saldanha’s funeral in coastal Karnataka IT WAS a very emotional farewell for Jacintha Saldanha at the hometown of her husband Benedict Barboza in Shirva in coastal Karnataka. More than 1,000PHOTOS: AFP, REUTERS - 651 words
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Advertisement39 2012-12-21 2 a kpC\^KaXt\( m International School Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India. CPE registered Foreign System School. Admissions Open Class 11 r Class 1-10 Montesson Kindergarten 3, Hu Ching Road, Taman Jurong, Singapore *****1 Phone 6265 2342 Hotline: 9040 596939 words
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BUSINESS
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biz notes
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93 2012-12-21 4 / 5 THAT’S what Global Financial Integrity, a US-based research and advocacy organisation said in a report. India is the eighth largest victim of illicit financial outflow, a US-based research and advocacy organisation said in a report titled Illicit Financial Flows from Developing93 words
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Article60 2012-12-21 4 / 5 LOCAL Tamil TV channel Vasantham has chalked up a first for itself by bagging the Silver Award at the PromaxBDA Asia Awards in the Best Movie Campaign category for its Deepavali 2011 movie campaign. Promax is the world body for promotion and marketing professionals in the electronic60 words
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Article100 2012-12-21 4 / 5 JOYALUKKAS has announced a gold exchange promotion as part of the festive celebrations. Customers can visit the store in Serangoon Road to exchange their old gold jewellery for new designs in branded gold, diamonds, polki diamonds, precious stones or pearl jewellery with zero deduction. The offer100 words
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Article79 2012-12-21 4 / 5 FOR two days running, Temasek Holdings bought shares of commodities trader Olam International. On Dec 18 it raised its stake from 16.3 per cent in the firm to 17 per cent by buying 200,000 shares. A day later it raised its stake to 18 per cent.79 words
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Article, Illustration963 2012-12-21 4 / 5 PATRICK JONAS - biz biz matters: Asha Dixit (CEO and Managing Director, Money Matters for Expats) PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg AT AN age when most people start to plan their retirement, Mrs Asha Dixit decided to acquire a degree. She was fairly new in Singapore and aged 44 when she enrolled for963 words
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Article, Illustration321 2012-12-21 4 / 5 ON DEC 19, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong jetted into New Delhi to take part in the 20th anniversary celebrations of Asean-India Dialogue Relations. Mr Lee had a busy second day. He visited the headquarters of Airtel in Gurgaon on the outskirtsPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 321 words
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Article10 2012-12-21 4 / 5 U S $Rs54.85A$0.95¤0.75£0.61S$1.22 Exchange rates as of Dec 20, 201210 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration483 2012-12-21 6 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - Arun Shenoy’s first album, Rumbadoodle, is nominated for the 55th Grammy Awards JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg LOCAL musician Arun Shenoy’s Spanish fla-menco-inspired album, Rumbadoodle, has won a nomination for the Best Pop Instrumental Album at the Grammy Awards. This is the first time a Singaporean isPHOTO: KELVIN PANG - 483 words
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singapore news
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Article112 2012-12-21 7 WHEN the N-level results were released on Dec 17, 271 students were issued eligibility forms for the Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP), a new initiative to prepare N-level students for direct entry into a polytechnic. But only 176 were eligible, 95 students did not actually qualify.112 words
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Article121 2012-12-21 7 SMRT Corporation’s subsidiary SMRT Investments, together with a subsidiary of NTUC FairPrice, won a bid to operate and manage the retail space at the Singapore Sports Hub. Both firms have set up a joint venture SMRT Alpha to manage the 40,800 square metre area, and will121 words
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Article129 2012-12-21 7 THE Law Ministry has again said that litigation work will remain exclusively with Singapore law firms and there are no plans to change the status quo. The ministry’s comments come in the wake of the first formal law alliance (FLA) between a top foreign firm129 words
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148 2012-12-21 7 ABOUT one in five Singapore employees 18.3 per cent admit that they feign illness to get medical leave, according to a survey conducted by recruitment portal JobsCentral. And of these people, about half, or 50.9 per cent, revealed that they would do148 words
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Article390 2012-12-21 7 MEN in Singapore have the second highest healthy life expectancy in the world and women the fourth highest. Japan tops the list for both. But these longer healthy lives also come with longer years of disability, according to a study published last week in The Lancet, a390 words
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Article, Illustration109 2012-12-21 7 What do you want in the new Orchard library?... the National Library Board is asking for feedback on what people hope to see at the new libra ry@orchard, slated to open in the first quarter of 2014. Four prototypes will bePHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 109 words
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183 2012-12-21 7 CHANGI Airport can handle 40 per cent more flights than it does now, according to a study commissioned by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore. This works out to some 430,000 aircraft movements annually. This will be nearly as much as at London’s183 words
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Article, Illustration776 2012-12-21 11 JAYASHREE PANICKER - On Dec 26, ailing Losheni will get her mother’s kidney JAYASHREE PANICKER tabla@sph.com.sg FOR many children her age, this festive season spells presents. Nine-year-old Losheni Meenakshi Sundaram is also expecting one and it is going to be the gift of life from her mother Priya Sundaram,PHOTOS: JAYASHREE PANICKER, THE STRAITS TIMES - 776 words
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Article401 2012-12-21 12 / 13 WHILE Little India may perhaps be an Indian’s oasis, there has been a recent bubbling of Western-style cafes, quirky bars and other international eateries in the back alleys of the district. These quaint establishments are jostling for space along the five-foot walkways with provision shops,401 words
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Article, Illustration613 2012-12-21 14 DEEPIKA SHETTY - Indian high commissioner’s wife scripts text for book of photos on Singapore by ambassadorial spouses DEEPIKA SHETTY deepikas@sph.com.sg Deepika Shetty is an Arts Correspondent with The Straits Times Life! THE colourful streets of Little India have caught the attention of several ambassadors’ wives. Ten of them got togetherPHOTO: ALVINN LIM - 613 words
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Article195 2012-12-21 15 400,000 Passengers have travelled on Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget carrier, since it was introduced in early June this year 61 Reported cases of dengue in Bangalore in 2012 64,000 Instances of feedback and discussion made by the public to REACH (reaching everyone for active citizenry@ home) this year195 words
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Article, Illustration364 2012-12-21 15 “The world is changing so fast. If we are still the same, and if every time you come back it is the same shops, same neighbourhood, exactly the same layout, I think we will be left behind.” Prime Minister Lee Hsieng Loong in a dialogue with seniorPHOTOS: IANS, THE STRAITS TIMES - 364 words
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Advertisement129 2012-12-21 6 Coming to you very soon.... NAAM RAS KIRTAN DARBAR ss 1 y M. 7FH dH i r« 27 th to 30 th Dec 2012 (Thursday to Sunday) Singapore Expo Hall 7. 5m to 10pm daily (Free Admission) Distinguished Guests... Singh Sahib Gyani Iqbal Singh Ji (Jathedar, Sri Patna Sahib) Sant129 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration805 2012-12-21 8 / 9 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - NUS professor, specialist in drying technology, has medal named after him JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg WHEN it comes to drying technology, Professor Arun Mujumdar is the man to look out for. Having dedicated most of his career to this very niche field one that focuses on the drying processesPHOTOS COURTESY OF ARUN MUJUMDAR - 805 words
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Article, Illustration339 2012-12-21 10 ASHMITA CHATTERJEE - There’s more to school than homework and exams. That’s why tabla! has this page for students of three Indian schools here to play reporter and photographer (This page is rotated among the schools. Next week, DPS) ASHMITA CHATTERJEE, IB YEAR 1 WHAT does it339 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration139 2012-12-21 10 DIPAKSHI DHINAKARAN - DIPAKSHI DHINAKARAN, Grade IV D THE NPSI Girls under-12 team (above) emerged victorious in matches against the teams, Sharks Green, Sharks Gold and Fast Break at ACSIS campus. The first match was played against Sharks Green and although we played139 words
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Article, Illustration184 2012-12-21 10 PRACHI PATHAK - PRACHI PATHAK, Grade 8C IT WAS an exciting day at NPSI on Nov 29 for the Montessori and Kindergarten students. It was Splish Splash Splosh Day where the tots got to play with water. They excitedly brought their water toys and changed into their184 words
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Advertisement379 2012-12-21 8 / 9 "The IGCSE results of our past batches have been extremely good. They have set the bar high and we are motivated to reach it" Malvika Nair, Class 10 IGCSE, GIIS Queenstown Campus student (2012 Testimonial) S I n GIIS'focus on providing a strong academic foundation and holistic development, makes it379 words
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Advertisement123 2012-12-21 15 KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE. KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE 444 Serangoon Road Singapore *****6 (Opposite Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple) Tel: 6392 4158 Working Hours: 9am to 8pm. Closed On Mondays. Centre For Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments The fully equipped treatment centre offers facilities for Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic graduates123 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration913 2012-12-21 16 SHEELA NARAYANAN - After more than 50 years in the movie business, Tamil cinema’s cerebral icon says films still excite him SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg KAMAL Hassan makes no bones about his passion for film-making. He has 32 fractures in his body to prove it. Only because he believes he must doPHOTO: SHAMINI'S INC - 913 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous275 2012-12-21 18 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries Venus and Mercury in the eighth house may result in sudden monetary benefits. You may have new career opportunities. Taurus You may have some friction with your superiors at work but do not let that deter you from performing. Gemini This week may be a troubled one275 words
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Miscellaneous239 2012-12-21 18 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 1.30pm VIJAY TV: House Full 2.30pm SONY MAX: Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak 3.30pm SET: Shanghai 4.30pm ASIANET: Gadhama 9pm VASANTHAM: Mouna Raagam 9.45pm STAR GOLD: International Khiladi 10pm ZEE CINEMA: Yuvvraaj 11.30pm SONY MAX: Band Baaja Baaraat Saturday 12pm ASIANET: Ivar Vivahitharayal 1.45pm STAR GOLD: Chalte Chalte239 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration391 2012-12-21 19 GAn exhibition of an international collection of stamps, philatelic items and interactive displays where children can explore the world of dragons. Tickets: $6 (adults), $4 (child) When: Until Dec 31, 1-7pm (Mondays), 9am-7pm (Tues-Sunday) Where: Singapore Philatelic Museum, 23B Coleman Street Contact: 6337-3888 or log on to www.spm.org.sg391 words
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Article, Illustration39 2012-12-21 19 SPIRITUAL CONFERENCE Four days of prayers at the sixth Naam Ras Kirtan Darbar. Free admission. When: Dec 27-30, 5-10pm Where: Singapore Expo Hall 7, 1 Expo Drive Contact: 9726-9008 or log on to www.naamras.com39 words
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Article, Illustration182 2012-12-21 19 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Who made the catchphrase, “What’s up doc?” famous? a) Snoopy b) Bugs Bunny c) Snowy 2. In which ancient culture will you find winged-genies on many of its reliefs? a) Assyrian b) Sumerian c) Inca 3. Which country has a red flag with a green five-pointed182 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous336 2012-12-21 19 ACROSS 1 Eavesdropper 6 Tire letters 9 Laundry accumulations 14 Cane” (1962 movie) 15 Greek letter 16 Sports venue 17 Many a John Wayne flick 18 Gobble 19 Prepared for action 20 Haunted house sound, perhaps 23 Distress signal 24 Shaking of the earth 25 Well-thought-out 27 One of 100336 words
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Miscellaneous72 2012-12-21 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. DID YOU KNOW The National Museum in Delhi houses more72 words
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Miscellaneous26 2012-12-21 20 SOLUTIONS sudoku crossword quiz 1. Bugs Bunny 2. Assyrian 3. Morocco 6. Quincentenary 7. Nottingham 8. DNA 9. Footballs 4. James Cook 5. Fractures 10. Rodents26 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration789 2012-12-21 21 SURESH NAIR - Former Singapore paralympic chief who worked tirelessly for handicapped athletes dies of heart attack at 62 SURESH NAIR tabla@sph.com.sg MORE than three decades ago, Frankie Thanapal Sinniah used to be a familiar face at the then Farrer Park Athletics Centre. In his worn-down wheelchair, then in his latePHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES, COURTESY OF THE FAMILY OF FRANKIE THANAPAL SINNIAH - 789 words
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Article, Illustration696 2012-12-21 22 SURESH NAIR - Nadesan Ganesan, who headed Singapore football in the 70s, made it the No. 1 sport in the country SURESH NAIR tabla@sph.com.sg THESE days you get only a whimper from Nadesan Ganesan as he recuperates in near loneliness in a nursing home off Newton. Singapore’s famous footballing696 words
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Article, Illustration999 2012-12-21 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - The champion in him prevents him from accepting that the time has come columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg ICAN think of few more thrilling things than to see an artist at the peak of his/her powers; where every situation is but a stage to perform on, every obstacle merelyPHOTO: AFP - 999 words
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