Tabla, 1 March 2013

Lock icon This issue may only be viewed from the multimedia stations at NLB Libraries. See FAQ for more information.

Total Pages: 21
1 24 Tabla
  • 24 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY INDIAN COMMUNITY S|Sl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, MARCH 1,2013
    24 words
  • 1304 1  -  New stores sprout in fashionable areas of Singapore DEEPIKA SHETTY deepikas@sph.com.sg SPICING up your home or your wardrobe with some dramatic colours and designs from India no longer means a trip to Little India. Reflecting the changing nature of India and the contemporary twists on traditional
    PHOTOS: MADDERMOON, FABINDIA, BENARES AND APSARA OSWAL  -  1,304 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 223 1 MARCHES STONE OF THE MONTH TXOW SAPPHI The significance of this gemstone can be seen as a birth gemstone popularly known as pukhraj Some say it renders a power to the leader to take correct decisions and make accurate judgments, according to some 85, Serangoon Road, Singapore 217 990. Tel:
      223 words

  • INDIA
    • 1282 2 / 3  -  Finance Minister Tharman attempts to address critical challenges facing Singapore to transform itself into a progressive economy ABHIJIT GHOSH PRAPTI ACHARYA AGAINST the backdrop of the White Paper on population which garnered a lot of controversy, the Singapore Budget unveiled a series of measures to
      PHOTO & GRAPHICS: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  1,282 words
  • Page 2 / 3 Advertisements
    • 83 2 / 3 Sharpen The Creative Mind... D tUi Ml/A International School Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi, India. CPE registered Foreign System School. i Give your child the benefit of our cutting edge education. Education that reaches beyond classrooms and text books and develops in your child the ability to think ink, To
      83 words
    • 162 2 / 3 A 7' 6 m w 'V All inclusive fares starting from SG04O8 onwards. For travel out of Singapore Travel Period -15th February to 15th June 2013 Colombo Maldives Madurai Kochi Chennai Trichy Trivandrum Bangalore Mumbai Delhi Karachi from SGD408 from SGD468 from SGD428 from SGD438 from SGD438 from SGD448 from
      162 words

  • NEWS
    • 349 4 AMID high expectations of reversing the sharp slowdown in growth, India’s finance minister P. Chidambaram presented the country’s 82nd budget in Parliament on Feb 28, saying that challenges remained but there was no need for gloom. Here are some of the highlights: G No revision of personal
      349 words
    • 656 4  -  Control costs to keep water charges low innovation GURDEV SINGH Dr Gurdev Singh is head of water technology at the Environmental Water Technology Centre of Innovation in Ngee Ann Polytechnic. “THE day, water, sun, moon, night I do not have to purchase these things with
      656 words
    • 330 12 / 13 RETAIL THERAPY WHERE TO SHOP? INDOCHINE WITH GAURIKA Fashion designer Gaurika Miglani's store stocks her easy-to-wear creations ranging from dresses and billowy pants to tunics, as well as jewellery and evening bags designed by her. The creations feature rich Indian embroidery, fabrics and other accents. Where: Two stores at #02-62
      330 words
    • 557 14  -  HuM Theatre attempts to discuss the topic of integration in Singapore through its interactive play JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg “IF YOU want to live in this country, you must follow the rules. If not, go back home.” When this line was uttered on stage by a
      PHOTOS: HUM THEATRE  -  557 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • 59 4 Colours erf Life Elegante. Sr {Style in harmony with Nature Sr Jtumanity e3s^kRs> Elegant summer dresses Vibrant cotton tops Sophisticated silk outfits Sizes available from 36 to 52 New arrivals every week Visit us today! Tanglin Mall #02-28 Ph: 6887 5331 (Orchard MRT) Centrepoint #02-48 Ph: 6733 6752 (Somerset MRT)
      59 words

  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 355 5 StarHub Z E LlYETHgM£®£ SINGAPORE 6 APRIL 2013,8PM ESPLANADE THEATRE CATCH INDIA' 5 BIGGEST k 1 i i 1 a A \\W i Z V x Sign up for the Dhamaka Combo Pack now and win: A pair of tickets to Zee Nite Singapore 2013 worth $436 30 pairs to
      355 words

  • SINGAPORE
    • 284 6 WHEN a new tiered system for approving S Passes is introduced in July, about 70,000 foreign workers are at risk of not having their S Passes renewed when they expire. The new system stipulates that more experienced pass holders have to be employed at higher pay to
      284 words
    • 249 6 Beyond the call of duty... when Greek octogenarian Cotis Kalliopi missed her flight connection to Darwin, Australia, where she lives with her son, last October, she was lucky to meet passenger services assistant Ben Soon (centre, with Transport Minister Lui Tuck Yew, right, and chief
      PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  249 words
    • singapore snippets
      • 131 6 PRIVATE residence purchases rose in 2012 primarily due to increased demand from public-housing dwellers, according to the latest studies by DTZ Research and R’ST Research, with data from the Urban Redevelopment Authority. According to R’ST Research, 17,590 of the 36,887 private residence transactions across
        131 words
      • 144 6 FROM March 1, MRT and LRT commuters will be not able to use the green TransitLink standard tickets. Instead, they will have to use new, more efficient white cards. These cards have been implemented gradually since November and can work out to be slightly cheaper
        144 words
      • 108 6 TO GET commuters to move further into the carriages and to ease boarding, grab poles in the door area of trains will be removed. Instead, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) will install additional rows of overhead hand rails for a total of three to provide
        108 words
      • 93 6 IKEA Singapore has stopped selling its brand-name meatballs, although the store assured customers that none of its food products were from a Swedish supplier implicated in the widening horsemeat scandal. “Meatballs sold in Ikea Singapore contain only beef and pork sourced and produced
        93 words
    • 745 8 FROM whether you should sell your car now to the merits of taking a bridging loan, Straits Times Senior Correspondent CHRISTOPHER TAN compiles an FAQ for buyers in the light of dramatic changes to the taxes and financing rules. My car
      GRAPHIC: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  745 words
    • 361 11 Raja Naga Jothi put up by Indian contingent dazzles at the parade WHEN it comes to a street festival, nothing in Singapore comes close to the annual Chingay parade. And this year, too, it did not disappoint. Themed Fire In Snow, the two-day parade was held
      PHOTOS: PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION; PHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  361 words
    • 321 15  -  Tamil Murasu promotes event with North-West CDC BALA PATHBANATAN WHILE many would have opted to remain curled up in bed, it being a Sunday, some 500 Indians gathered in Fuyong Park in the Bukit Timah area on Feb 24 morning for a healthy brisk walk.
      PHOTOS: DINESH GERARD  -  321 words
    • 177 15 AFTER nearly a decade, the Singapore Women’s Congress is back. The event, slated to be held on March 22, will see a line-up of notable women sharing their success stories and also a debate on the theme of Embracing Diversity And Change. Kicking off the event is
      177 words
    • 186 19 4,485 Cases of fire in Singapore last year 256 Number of films India’s Censor Board denied certification for release in the past 12 years 53,344 People turned up at the Natas Travel Fair from Feb 22 to 24 $20 million Gift received by Singapore’s third medical school, the
      186 words
    • 427 19 “I strongly believe those of us who are privileged to have wealth should contribute significantly to try and create a better world for the millions who are less privileged.” Indian billionaire Azim Premji who recently donated US$2.3 billion to India’s public education sector “The market seemed clear
      PHOTOS: IANS, THE STRAITS TIMES  -  427 words
  • Page 6 Advertisements
    • 49 6 Investor's Choice New launch above Potong Pasir MRT 3 blocks of 19 storeys 1/2/2+study/ 3/3+Study/ 4 bedrooms Penthouses available Spacious Units from 1400 psf Preview Soon! Good Rental Yield! Shanthi Hp: 9364 1747 Senior Marketing Director CEA Reg.: R*****7B Email: huttons.shanthi@gmail.com Tel: 6235 0030 Huttons” realestategroup Lie No.: L*****99K
      49 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 151 7 Indian Property Fair is back in Sinodpore! Excellent Investment Opportunities in Mumbai, Bangalore, Noida, Gurgaon, Jaipur, Punjab and many more 9th and 10th of Mar' 2013 (10 AM 8 PM) Singapore Swimming Club 45 Tanjong Rhu Road Singapore *****9 i*!c§9 vatika experion THE BIG multiplier creating lasting value THE POSITIVE
      151 words

  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 110 8 WHAT IS LEADERSHIP? FIND IT WITHIN YOURSELF LEADERS ARE MADE, NOT BORN! Management principles in Geeta An Enlightening Talk Interactive Session H. H. SWAMI TEJOMAYANANDA (Head of Chinmaya Mission Worldwide) 1 ■m n Friday, 29 March 2013 (public holiday) 5:00 to 9:00 pm Singapore Swimming Club 45 Tanjong Rhu Road,
      110 words
    • 10 8 Advertise in tabla* CALL Kalwant: 9171-4327 Ajit: 9693-0266 e-mail: tabla@sph.com.sg
      10 words

  • EDUCATION
    • 470 9  -  The Indus Entrepreneurs’ week-long programme for students helps in a big way JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg STUDENTS, do you want to start your own business one day and are not sure what or how to go about doing it? Or do you have a brilliant idea
      PHOTO: TYE  -  470 words
    • 410 10  -  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, GIIS) SANIKA KULKARNI, Class 7B THE day when the Constitution of India
      PHOTOS: DPSIS  -  410 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 376 10  -  JIA D'SOUZA, Class 3C MY CLASSMATES and I were eagerly awaiting our primary school concert day after we had seen our wonderful costumes and props, and were informed that we would perform in a huge auditorium before a large audience. Our rehearsals for this special day
        376 words
      • 223 10  -  VITHIYA RAGU, Class 9IGCSE LITERARY Week was held during the final week of school before the winter break. The days were suffused with holiday cheer and it was a fitting moment to take a break from regular classes and celebrate the beauty of language. Looking back
        223 words
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 304 9 m m U m "GIIS provides an environment for my children to thrive in. Both my children are very happy coming to school." Mr Kaustubh Vijapure Parent of Kush, K2, GIIS Balestier Campus and Keya, Class 6, GIIS Queenstown Campus (2013 Testimonial) Global Indian International School's focus on providing a
      304 words


  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 123 11 r KERALA Mj AYURVEDA CENTRE.->4|^ Singapore KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE 444 Serangoon Road Singapore *****6 (Opposite Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple) Tel: 6392 4158 Centre For Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments The fully equipped treatment centre offers facilities for Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic graduates from Kerala. We have male
      123 words


  • Page 14 Advertisements
    • 189 14 THE COURIERS INDIA’S LARGEST COURIER COMPANY DOOR TO DELIUERY DOOR 4%> ALL OVER INDIA WORLD WIDE DELIVERY J* EXPRESS SERVICE ALL OVER INDIA EXPRESS SERVICE DY AIR CARGO ONLINE TRACKING AVAILABLE EXPRESS PARCEL SERVICE $8/kg SAFE&SECORE ONWORDS ON TIME DELIVERY 25 YEARS IN SERVICE A DLL OVER INDIA BY SEA
      189 words

  • Page 15 Advertisements
    • 104 15 Via Exim (S) Cargo Pte Ltd No.38 Norris Road, Singapore *****0 email: via_cargo@live.com jnfcDOOR to DOOR Delivery All Over INDIA HP 9182 8265 Tel: 6298 2524 Special Promotion j Free Pick Up Free Packing (Min 25kg) Gi7£fl? +25kg above Furnitures, Electricals Electronics $8.50/kg ES7SISP +30kg lOlffl above I VlVVJ (Free)
      104 words

  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 1147 16 / 17 Prabhudeva (left) plans to include one veteran actor in each of his films Indo-Asian News Service WORKING with ageing veterans is a boon for Prabhudheva and the choreographer-turned-director says they are his lucky mascots. “I have worked with Vinod Khanna in Wanted and in
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS  -  1,147 words
    • 403 18 The singer is all set to perform in Singapore and share his latest music with fans HE HAS reportedly lost more than 100kg, but Adnan Sami (right) has not lost an ounce of that magic in his voice. The Bollywood playback singer is back sporting
      PHOTO: IANS  -  403 words

  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 216 18 Get tabla! delivered v&m vk* i m I’m no role model s m Wmm ss r w Call 6319 1800 or email circs@sph.com.sg Catch us online at www.tabla.com.sg tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY kebabs a i rnes Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Cuisine Kebab Curries, a subsidiary of Mohamed Mustafa
      216 words
    • 69 18 WONDCRRJL THGRAPY. NATURAL THGRAPV. Acupressure helps to relieve the symptoms of some common illnesses such as arthritis, joint pains, back pain, sciatica, insomonia, headaches, gastric, poor blood circulation and etc. Try out the effective power of the acupressure therapy through acupoints in most parts of the body. Therapies used: Acupressure
      69 words
    • 57 18 MAYAS BEACTIE CONCEPT V HOLISTIC WELLNESS Maya Beauty Concept 107 Serangoon Road Singapore (***** 2) Tel:' 6398-0555 www.mayasbeautie.com.sg Our Magical Touch for all your beauty needs: Threading Hair treatments Waxing Facials Body treatments V* i Opening promotion: 10% off all services Ladies above 50yrs students between 13-17 get special 15%
      57 words

  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 74 19 B.I.N DAlflfOOD CARGO LOGISTICS PTE. LTD 3 Cuff Road, Singapore *****4 DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY TO ANY VILLAGE OR CITY IN INDIA SEA CARGO $2.50 Per Kg ELECTRICALS FURNITURES $4.50 per kg AIR CARGO $6.00 per kg ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS $9.00 Perkg FREE. PACKING; 9422 2306) FREE: PICK-UP' 6341 Safe and
      74 words

  • RELAX
    • 174 20 SUPERSTAR Salman Khan (left), known for his witty one-liners, was nervous when he was about to take the stage to host the Renault Star Guild Awards 2013. It was the first time the 47-year-old had hosted an award function. “Everybody gets nervous when you do something
      174 words
    • 401 21 OPEN HOUSE MDIS Open House. Have a chat with the programme consultants to map out your choice of study and take part in the various activities planned. Free admission. When: March 3, 10am to 6pm Where: MDIS Campus, 501 Stirling Road Contact: Log on to www.mdis.edu.sg EXHIBITIONS GProperty
      401 words
    • 66 21 EXHIBITION The MadderMoon Fearless Initiative an exhibition and sale of limited edition prints and original artworks (right)donated by artists and graphicdesigners from across the world. Proceeds go to the United Nations Development Fund for Women, Singapore. Free admission. When: Till March 8, 11am to 7pm
      66 words
    • Article, Illustration
      199 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which comic-strip character discovered Opar, the lost outpost of Atlantis? a) Tarzan b) Superman c) Mandrake 2. Nuts and wheat germ are the richest sources of which vitamin? a) Vitamin E b) Vitamin A c) Vitamin B 12 3. The Niagara River is the main feeder
      199 words
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • 140 20 @5 Delivering Value M DTDC India's Largest Express Company NOW IN SINGAPORE Air Express (Imports) Door pick-up from anywhere in India to Door delivery anywhere in Singapore 1 TO 5 kgs SGD 10.00* PER KG 5 TO 10 kgs SGD 8.00* PER KG 10 kgs SGD 7.00* PER KG 25
      140 words
  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 417 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries The transit of four planets in 11th house brings fortune in every walk of your life. You will get adequate opportunities to prove your ability. Taurus Hard work will bring fame and your supervisors will have a positive opinion about your performance. You may have some health
      417 words
    • 227 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 4pm ZEE CINEMA: Black White 9pm VASANTHAM: Noorvathu Naal 9pm SONY MAX: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna Mn STAR GOLD: Ajnabee Mn VTV: Anthony Yaar Saturday 12.30pm STAR PLUS: Heroes 1pm VASANTHAM: Paladai 3pm COLORS: Welcome to Sajjanpur 3pm ZEE TV: Fashion 4pm VASANTHAM: No One Killed Jessica
      227 words

  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 310 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Measure of sugar 5 Bolshevik target 9 Address of fine women’s stores? 14 Operatic performance 15 Eggshell 16 Ancient Greek gathering place 17 of Capri 18 Tooth’s partner 19 Canonical hour 20 Make someone pay to hear your voice 23 Detonation maker 24 Arrive at O’ Hare,
      310 words
    • 61 21 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 India has 251 airports with paved runways
      61 words

  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 165 22 ■fci'n nnl r r- Shop Online myonlinegroceries.com Hotline: 6846 9334 9 am to 6 pm Widest Range of North South Indian Groceries Including Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Items Snacks. Pantry Items, Stationery, Toiletries, etc. Retail Shop 28 Haig Road (Opposite HDB Block s) 8 am to 10.30 pm X ISKANDAR JOHOR
      165 words
    • 180 22 1 v Si s4 cpiaduate- is- seeking his tije pa line z. Cohej person- sAauld- he- a fiadna te &r between the, apes- 30-35. 'i’fnie-iested- cantaeimat/iini.se'iuLces@qnuiib.cani Centre UniSex Studio p Electrolysis (Blending Method) m, w, 'Permanent Hair Removal for face/body «Intense Pulsed Light (vpli (Permanent Hair Reduction) Call Suvin mobile:
      180 words
    • 176 22 VACANCIES FOR FULL/PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF The Central Sikh Gurdwara Board has vacancies for full-time and/or part-time administrative staff who are also able to work on weekends and public holidays. Job Scope Responsible for general office duties, including attending to enquiries, finance and record keeping, and providing logistical support for programs,
      176 words
  • Page 22 Miscellaneous

  • SPORTS
    • Article, Illustration
      1232 23  -  Chennai’s adopted son Dhoni plays a Madras innings columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg AS AN exhihibition of character, of ambition and frailties, of opportunities and fears, the five days in Madras were enthralling. Yes, you read it right. At various times during the Test match, when I read that
      PHOTOS: IANS  -  1,232 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 241 24 SOBHA Truly Global Indian Company. www.sobha.com PASSION AT WORK Sobha Developers Ltd., Real Estate Construction I f v If I T I creating spaces no less than a work of art n Centr8*HSj3ysbre pevelopsfSjj_tdr A 20 BILLION COMPANY. OVER 54 MILLION SQ. FT. MORE THAN 83 REAL ESTATE PROJECTS. OVER
      241 words