Tabla, 20 December 2013
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Title Section22 2013-12-20 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY Sjil A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MCI (P) 031/11/2013 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20,201322 words
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Article, Illustration1178 2013-12-20 1 KARISHMA UPADHYAY - K ARISHMA UPADHYAY in Mumbai tabla@sph.com.sg TWO chartbusting singles, an international fashion campaign, UNESCO brand ambassador, a blockbuster Hindi film, a Hollywood animation film and No. 1 on Maxim India’s Hottest Women Priyanka Chopra has been everywhere this year. In that sense, 2013PHOTO: IANS; PHOTOS: IANS - 1,178 words
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INDIA
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India in 2 minutes
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Article, Illustration132 2013-12-20 2 TIGERAIR and India’s low-cost airline SpiceJet have signed a three-year interline agreement to connect 14 Indian cities to Singapore via Hyderabad airport. Starting on Jan 6, passengers flying in from Singapore to Hyderabad can connect via SpiceJet’s domestic network to 14 Indian cities. In the132 words
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Article85 2013-12-20 2 THE Rotary International group will set up 100 schools across India to impart quality education to children. Total literacy in India is still a dream and Rotarians have taken a pledge to reach the much-coveted milestone of 100 per cent literacy by 2017, Mr85 words
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Article133 2013-12-20 2 THE annual vacation and rejuvenation camp for 98 elephants belonging to various temples, mutts and the forest department in Tamil Nadu will start on Dec 19. The elephants 43 belonging to temples and mutts and 55 belonging to the forest department will go on a133 words
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Article110 2013-12-20 2 THERE is now an onion crisis of a different kind. Last month, there was a shortage of onions and the Delhi government was accused of not doing much to bring down its price. Now, there seems to be so much of the product that crashing110 words
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Article90 2013-12-20 2 THE Kerala High Court has upheld the verdict of a lower court that sentenced a man to death for pushing a 23-year-old woman passenger off a running train and raping her. She died five days later. The court dismissed the appeal made by Govindachami, 32, the90 words
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Article104 2013-12-20 2 THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the country’s policy interest rate on hold on Dec 18, citing the prospect of easing retail prices and its concerns about the weak domestic economy. The RBI had been widely expected to lift its repo rate by 25 basis104 words
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Article138 2013-12-20 2 A LABOUR contractor in Odisha is alleged to have chopped off the right hands of two migrant labourers. Police have begun a hunt for the contractor and his accomplices, who are allegedly involved in labour trafficking. The police said the accused contractor had paid an138 words
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Article109 2013-12-20 2 THAT’S what the authorities in New Delhi are going to do this New Year’s Eve. The New Delhi district will have at least one policeman present at each pub and restaurant in the area. There are at least 50 restaurants and pubs in Central Delhi.109 words
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Article, Illustration112 2013-12-20 2 SECURITY is tight at Bodh Gaya, where the 17th Karmapa, the spiritual head of the Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhists, began the Kagyu Moenlam prayers on Dec 14 (above). Kagyu Moenlam (“moen” in Tibetan means aspiration, and “lam” means path) is a prayer for112 words
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Article, Illustration115 2013-12-20 2 Spat over diplomat’s arrest... Indian police removed concrete security barriers outside the US embassy in New Delhi on Dec 17 (left). This was in retaliation for the arrest and strip-search of an Indian diplomat in New York. The police dragged away long concrete blocks from roadsPHOTOS: © AFP, IANS - 115 words
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Article, Illustration263 2013-12-20 5 25 honoured in Delhi ON DEC 14, India’s president Pranab Mukherjee honoured India’s 25 Greatest Global Living Legends, as awardees were called, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The function was part of television company NDTV’s completion of 25 years. Speaking at the function, the president said: “After C.V. RamanPHOTOS: IANS - 263 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration988 2013-12-20 4 SURESH NAIR - Indian student leaders do their bit to help assimilate foreign students and workers into Singapore society SURESH NAIR tabla@sph.com.sg JUST three years here and Chennai-born Akhilesh Mohan feels Singapore is like home-away-from-home and is a recognised integration leader at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He gets intoPHOTOS: NUSSU - 988 words
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Article, Illustration1006 2013-12-20 6 / 7 Five Indians tell tabla! what needs to be done to bring the buzz back to the area after the recent riot “LITTLE India is resilient. I believe the buzz will return soon. What happened is serious and should be given due attention. ThePHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 1,006 words
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Article238 2013-12-20 12 / 13 LOCAL holiday-makers have reason to cheer with the Singapore dollar now stronger against most regional currencies, thanks to the Republic’s status as an Asian safe haven. The Singdollar is higher this year against the Malaysian ringgit, Indonesian rupiah, Thai baht and Australian dollar so238 words
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Article, Illustration575 2013-12-20 12 / 13 WHILE they escaped being charged in court, there was still enough evidence against a group of 53 foreign workers to repatriate them for their involvement in the Little India riot on Dec 8. The 52 Indian nationals and a Bangladeshi were picked up byPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 575 words
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Article, Illustration186 2013-12-20 12 / 13 Mark may save them from smugglers... two very rare ploughshare tortoises at the Singapore Zoo had their shells engraved (right) on Dec 16 in a symbolic gesture against smuggling. The process was done with a small portable drill that does not fully penetrate thePHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 186 words
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Article137 2013-12-20 12 / 13 FROM April 1 next year, telcos will no longer be allowed to include the home numbers of new fixed-line subscribers in public phone directories without first getting their permission. Existing subscribers will also be able to unlist their numbers once without having to pay fees to137 words
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Article148 2013-12-20 12 / 13 AFTER rising 2.8 per cent in October, Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports (NODX) went down again with a 8.8 per cent year-on-year drop to $12.97 billion in November, continuing the downward trend seen in much of the year. Month on month, the NODX also fell a seasonally-adjusted148 words
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Article122 2013-12-20 12 / 13 THE supply of larger flats will shrink next year, but more smaller units will be offered, said National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan. There will be fewer three-, fourand five-room flats as the Housing Board slows down after three years of ramped-up supply. But more122 words
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Article84 2013-12-20 12 / 13 IT WAS a blowtorch that heated materials to a searing 800 deg C twice as hot as it needed to be. And in the end, it sparked a slow-burning fire that was undetected as a result of further fire-safety lapses and human error. That was the84 words
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Article184 2013-12-20 19 22% Fall in the number of physical visits to Singapore libraries from 36 million between April 2011 and March last year to 28 million in the last financial year 4,000 Motorcycles sold by Harley-Davidson in India since opening its first outlet in 2010 $370 million Estimated worth of184 words
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Article, Illustration396 2013-12-20 19 “An ocean of giving is what Singapore society needs to launch now to demonstrate to the rest of the world and to our own poor citizens that Singapore society is not one of the least generous societies in the world.” Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew SchoolPHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES - 396 words
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Advertisement13 2013-12-20 4 This weekly series celebrates the bond between the people who call Singapore home13 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration591 2013-12-20 8 / 9 HARPREET KAUR - It was the students’ day to shine at the Yuvabharathi International School’s fourth annual day celebrations HARPREET KAUR tabla@sph.com.sg THERE were shining stars aplenty onstage at Yuvabharathi International School’s (YBIS) fourth annual day celebrations. On Dec 14, YBIS students and staff transformed the National University Singapore CulturalPHOTOS: YBIS - 591 words
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Article, Illustration352 2013-12-20 10 PRAGATI ACHARYA - 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) PRAGATI ACHARYA, Class 2A IN OUR school,PHOTOS: DPSIS - 352 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration246 2013-12-20 10 ADITHYA PRASAD - ADITHYA PRASAD, Class 8 IGCSE DURING Literary Week our teachers planned many activities, such as debates and role play, for students of French Classes 1 to 9. We were excited at this opportunity to engage in activities beyond the textbook. We were a little apprehensive at first,246 words
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Article148 2013-12-20 10 SUNATH BHAMIDIPATI - SUNATH BHAMIDIPATI, Class 6A JUST before our school vacation began, the Business Club organised a Business Fair. It was my first time taking part as a club member and I had an excellent time. My group of Visshal and Goutham, both from Class 6, and I148 words
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Advertisement326 2013-12-20 8 / 9 The teachers' dedication to help the I students succeed at GIIS is hiahlv students succeed at GIIS is highly commendable. AS V 4V 13. 1 1 7 vs Mr V Srikanth Parent of Apurva, Class 8IGCSE, GIIS East Coast Campus (2013 Testimonial) Academics is at the forefront of our focus326 words
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Page 12 / 13 Miscellaneous
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration270 2013-12-20 14 / 15 WHILE Priyanka Chopra’s next Bollywood film Gunday is slated to release in February, the film that’s consumed the actress is the biopic where she will play Mary Kom (left), a five-time World Boxing Champion, a mother of three and an Olympic medallist. Says Priyanka: “She isPHOTO: IANS - 270 words
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TRAVEL
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Article, Illustration950 2013-12-20 16 / 17 PATRICK JONAS - The temple complexes of Prambanan and Borobudur are sights to behold PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg FOR nearly five minutes, the SilkAir Airbus jet played hide-and-seek with the clouds some fluffy white, others dark and pregnant with rain before we touched down in Yogyakarta. From high above, I couldPHOTOS: PATRICK JONAS - 950 words
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Advertisement146 2013-12-20 16 / 17 Radha Madhav Satsang Invites You To THE ART OF MIND MANAGEMENT 22 (Sun) 24 (Tue) December 2013, 7.30 9pm Daily VENUE: Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple, 73 Keong Saik Street Singapore *****7 MRT: Outram Park BUS: 54, 124, 143, 147, 166 SYNOPSIS: This talk will discuss how the mind works,146 words
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Article, Illustration1061 2013-12-20 18 He started out as a general helper at 10, but now owns several restaurants in India and the Middle East Indo-Asian News Service OVER five decades ago, an aggressive trade union leader, George Fernandes, was tired and famished after leading a day-long agitation of taxiIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 1,061 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration452 2013-12-20 20 Snack without feeling the guilt Indo-Asian News Service FRIED snacks are savoured by many, especially when it's raining cats and dogs. But they could upset your stomach and make you feel guilty for indulging in them. Here are some delicious healthy snacks that you can gorge on without any guiltIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 452 words
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Article391 2013-12-20 21 BOOK FEST A 10-day BookFest@Singapore 2013 will feature 648 booths by leading publishers and distributors from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Australia and the US. Free admission. When: Till Dec 22, from 10am to 10pm Where: Suntec City Convention Exhibition Centre, Halls 401-405 Contact: Log391 words
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Article, Illustration106 2013-12-20 21 TALKS GThe Art of Mind Management a talk in English by Sushri Gopeshwari Devi Ji (left) on how the mind works and how it can be harnessed and channelled positively through devotion and meditation. Based on the Vedas and the Gita, the talk is organised106 words
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Article, Illustration181 2013-12-20 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. To which country did Tintin go on his first adventure in 1928? a) France b) Soviet Union c) England 2. A sardine is a type of a) reptile b) bird c) fish 3. What type of jewellery is a “Tanmani”? a) Short necklace b) Bangle c)181 words
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Article, Illustration115 2013-12-20 22 Indo-Asian News Service Babes on the beach... the Kingfisher Swimsuit Calendar 2014 calendar features six models, mostly beauty pageant winners, including Sobhita Dhulipala (left), who recently represented India at the Miss Earth 2013 contest in the Philippines. Former Miss Earth Nicole Faria, former Miss India InternationalIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 115 words
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Miscellaneous534 2013-12-20 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries You may make quick decisions but there will be positive reactions to your proposals. There may be a delay in communications. Taurus Excessive spending may be a cause for worry. You should stay away from speculative activities throughout the week. Gemini Speculation will not be534 words
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Miscellaneous346 2013-12-20 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Food seasoning 5 The elite 10 1 Food seasoning 5 The elite of lightning 14 Kind of ski lift 15 California Drive 16 Offering from the fat lady? 17 Dramatic award 18 Removed moisture 19 About 8,760 hours 20 Food garnish 22 Hem alterers 24 Massive weight346 words
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Miscellaneous66 2013-12-20 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 Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands and the66 words
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Miscellaneous27 2013-12-20 22 SOLUTIONS sudoku crossword quiz 1. Soviet Union 2. Fish 3. Short necklace 4. K2 5. Portugal 6. Guitar 7. South Africa 8. Grain 9. Seals 10. England27 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1087 2013-12-20 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - Some of the England players may see their Test careers tip over HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg ENGLAND were not supposed to lose the Ashes, Australia were meant to slip deeper into the quagmire. Why, before the series started only Michael Clarke, Ryan Harris and, maybe, Brad Haddin fromPHOTO: © AFP - 1,087 words
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