Tabla, 26 December 2014
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Title Section22 2014-12-26 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY Sf5l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26,2014 MCI (P) 025/11/201422 words
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Article, Illustration1766 2014-12-26 1 BHAVNA VASNANI - This Christmas, tabla! looks at those who are spreading joy to the less fortunate BHAVNA VASNANI bhavnav@sph.com.sg CHRISTMAS is more than just candy canes, presents, Christmas trees and decorations. It is more than spending time with our loved ones. hristmas is also a season of giving, ofPHOTO: IWA; .PHOTOS: NPSIS, PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION; PHOTOS: IWA, GIIS; PHOTOS: FAIRPRICE, SPH - 1,766 words
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INDIA
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India in 2 minutes
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Article152 2014-12-26 2 THE Kerala government has decided that Sundays will no longer be dry days and 418 bars that have not opened since the beginning of this fiscal period will become beer and wine parlours. The decision was made on Dec 18 as more than 30,000 employees would152 words
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Article117 2014-12-26 2 A STUDY by the World Health Organisation (WHO) revealed that state-level laws banning gutka, a form of chewing tobacco and a cause of oral cancer, is creating a positive impact among youths. The study, which was conducted in Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra,117 words
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Article, Illustration115 2014-12-26 2 A GROUP of 30 underprivileged children (above) living in a shelter in New Delhi had an early Christmas. They were given jackets, caps, blankets and shoes by a team of officers from Lajpat Nagar police station and 10 shopkeepers who visited the shelter,PHOTOS: IANS, © AFP - 115 words
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Article90 2014-12-26 2 FOLLOWING reports of a bird flu case in Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh has banned the import of chicken, eggs and all forms of poultry from other states. The state government has also ordered thorough inspection of all poultry units across the state. Director of the Animal90 words
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Article109 2014-12-26 2 AFTER the rape of a 27-year-old MNC executive by a call taxi driver in New Delhi on Dec 5, the Transport Department plans to introduce security features to streamline call taxi services. A uniform rate card, installation of the GPS-tracked digital meters and panic button109 words
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113 2014-12-26 2 CLEARANCE has been given to start work on the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) which will be operational by 2019, said Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. Mr Fadnavis said the greenfield airport, to be of world-class standard, is expected to cost around113 words
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Article, Illustration150 2014-12-26 2 HUNDREDS of tourists who had bought entry tickets to visit the Taj Mahal had to go away without viewing the monument due to the delayed arrival of Bangladesh president M. Abdul Hamid. Mr Hamid, who was on a six-day visit to India, spent150 words
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Article, Illustration901 2014-12-26 4 / 5 Chandigarh’s Rock Garden was an 18-year labour of love, says its creator FOR 18 years, Nek Chand toiled away secretly in the dead of night to create his massive garden of handmade waterfalls and sculptures in north India. Riding his bicycle after darkPHOTOS: © AFP - 901 words
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Article, Illustration1434 2014-12-26 6 / 7 BHANU PRIYA VYAS - Four innovations by Indian techies bring hope to the lives of the world’s most vulnerable and marginalised people BHANU PRIYA VYAS Women’s Feature Service A VIBRATING cane that enables the visually-im-paired to move around freely in the city; urinals that don’t need any water to maintainWomen’s Feature Service; PHOTOS: WFS - 1,434 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration871 2014-12-26 3 BHAVNA VASNANI - Pioneer generation immigrant devotes his time to helping his neighbourhood BHAVNA VASNANI bhavnav@sph.com.sg WAY back in 1950, Mr Raghavan Raveendran, then 23, was working as a surveyor in the Kerala government’s Public Works Department (PWD). From people in his neighbourhood who had relatives in Singapore,PHOTOS: FABER HILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMITTEE, COURTESY OF RAGHAVAN RAVEENDRAN - 871 words
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Article, Illustration535 2014-12-26 11 BHAVNA VASNANI - Local doctor’s passion for emergency medicine has led to changes in Singapore and the region BHAVNA VASNANI bhavnav@sph.com.sg EMERGENCY medicine, a medical speciality dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illnesses or injuries like chest pains and breathing difficulties, was not the field that ProfessorPHOTO: SGH - 535 words
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Article105 2014-12-26 15 $1.25 billion Record sum of donations in Singapore this year, according to a survey by the National Volunteer Philanthropy Centre 4.2 deg C Temperature recorded on Dec 22, Delhi’s coldest Monday in the past five years 20,000 Figurines of a policeman, a firefighter and members of the pioneer105 words
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Article, Illustration240 2014-12-26 15 “It was my big day but I told myself that it’s okay if the packaging doesn’t look good or if the cookies don’t taste so good because it is for a good cause. But they turned out fantastic.” Ms Shamini Thilarajah, one of a number of newlywedsPHOTO: © AFP - 240 words
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singapore snippets
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111 2014-12-26 16 / 17 THE days of reservist soldiers spending hours installing and dismantling communications equipment for training exercises look set to be over. They are also not likely to be saddled with washing armoured vehicles. According to tender documents obtained by The Straits Times,111 words
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Article, Illustration114 2014-12-26 16 / 17 A $20 MILLION Buddhist monastery (above) will rise up in the north of Singapore in 2017. The four-storey complex in Woodlands Avenue 6 will house classrooms, a library, a clinic and dormitories for monks and nuns. It is part of Buddhist society BW Monastery’sPHOTO: BW MONASTERY - 114 words
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120 2014-12-26 16 / 17 RETAIL rents have dipped a little this quarter, given the cautious business outlook and growing interest in e-commerce, property consultancy DTZ said in a report on Dec 22. Rents in Orchard Road and Scotts Road fell 0.7 per cent in the fourth quarter from120 words
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86 2014-12-26 16 / 17 MORE firms are getting background screening specialists to check the personal and employment history of short-term staff. These workers are usually involved in business and support functions, and include IT staff, accounts and finance executives, cleaners, security guards, food caterers and bus drivers.86 words
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Article386 2014-12-26 16 / 17 UNDER a new tiered system, motorists who are caught for illegal parking more than once within a year will face fines up to 60 per cent heavier than the current rates. The tougher penalties to be introduced on Jan 1 next year will target repeat offenders,386 words
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Article, Illustration232 2014-12-26 16 / 17 Turtle power... researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a robotic turtle that can carry out dangerous and difficult underwater tasks, replacing the need for people to do them. The turtle is small and light measuring just 50cm by 30cm and weighing about 800g andPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 232 words
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Article, Illustration128 2014-12-26 16 / 17 Helping others... a group of spirited youths from SINDA’s youth wing organised a blood donation drive aimed at raising awareness of giving blood among the Indian community. The Ripple Effect blood donation drive was held on Dec 21 in partnership with the Health Sciences Authority. Though it wasPHOTO: SINDA - 128 words
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Article263 2014-12-26 16 / 17 THE Housing Board should be given the power to enter a flat if repair work needs to be carried out, National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan said on Dec 22. This is important in cases of leaks from the ceiling, in which neighbours must263 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration413 2014-12-26 8 It made a cameo in award- winning movie and was a major draw at recent Mumbai engineering expo Indo-Asian News Service A DRONE, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), built by Thane-based Idea Forge Technologies (IFT), was the star attraction at the 4th India Engineering Sourcing Show, said officialsIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 413 words
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Article13 2014-12-26 8 RS47.94 US$0.75 A$0.93 ¤0.61 £0.48 Exchange rates as of Dec 23, 201413 words
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biz notes
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174 2014-12-26 8 INDIA’S central government aims to construct 30km of highways every day in the next two years. It has also asked the industry to invest in the development of inland waterways in the country, said road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari. “Right174 words
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159 2014-12-26 8 AIR India stands to gain up to US$100 million in the first year of its membership with Star Alliance, said the head of the world’s largest airline accord. “It’s just the beginning. As and when Air India completes a159 words
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108 2014-12-26 8 THE first phase of the Rs5,000-crore SmartCity Kochi project will be ready by March next year, said Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy. He was speaking after attending the board meeting of the Kerala government’s much-delayed prestigious IT project, a joint venture between108 words
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EDUCATION
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711 2014-12-26 9 While the US, Australia and Singapore figure high in their list, they are also going to Europe Indo-Asian News Service UNABLE to find a course of his choice at Delhi University, Mr Ankit Khullar, 27, decided to pursue his studies in the US. Armed withIndo-Asian News Service - 711 words
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Article, Illustration482 2014-12-26 10 VAIBHAV SATIJA - 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) VAIBHAV SATIJA, Grade 10 IGCSE A THE International Friendship Camp held482 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration165 2014-12-26 10 VIKRAM SURESH - VIKRAM SURESH, Grade 7 ON NOV 12, the Grade 7 students organised an Entrepreneurship Day, which was held at our school campus. Prior to the event, we were separated into groups of five to seven and each group prepared a presentation showcasing the range of products, cost, selling165 words
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Article, Illustration188 2014-12-26 10 SANJAY SHANKAR - SANJAY SHANKAR, Grade 10 IGCSE A TO GET first-hand experience at public speaking, my Tamil language teacher Ms Anuradha took Vaishnavi Sheshadri (Grade 10 CBSE i) and me to SINDA where the Tamil Language and Cultural Society Toastmasters Club was holding its meeting. The members of the188 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration169 2014-12-26 18 VASANTHAM’s Annamalai, a period drama, will be one of a kind in the Singapore Tamil media scene. With suspense and melodramatic effects, the first series of the trilogy, a 52-part drama (right), began on Dec 22. It promises to be an epic journey back to169 words
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Article, Illustration120 2014-12-26 18 DIRECTOR Omung Kumar (right) of Mary Kom fame says he will start shooting his next film, based on World War II, by mid-October next year. Kumar told IANS: “It’s a period film and I feel their stories haven’t been told on120 words
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Article, Illustration182 2014-12-26 18 ZAYED Khan (below), known for multi-starrer films like Main Hoon Na, Dus and Shaadi No. 1, says he was typecast in the film industry. Zayed, whose film career spans more than a decade, told reporters: “My acting career had ups and downs. It’s been a182 words
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Article, Illustration195 2014-12-26 18 ACTRESS Raima Sen (right), who plays an important role in Ishq Kabhi Kariyo Na, based on an extramarital affair, says it would be unwise to say such illicit love affairs don’t exist in society. The film is directed by Rana Bhatia195 words
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Article, Illustration157 2014-12-26 18 ACTOR Ali Fazal, who will next be seen in Khamoshiyan, is trying his hand at scriptwriting. He’s taking baby steps into it with a short film, the title of which has yet to be decided. The film will be shot in February next year157 words
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Article, Illustration158 2014-12-26 18 ACTOR Suniel Shetty (below), who has had a taste of film production with his Popcorn Motion Pictures banner in the past, says he may enter the space again for his daughter and son, who have their sights set on Bollywood. But for158 words
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Article, Illustration201 2014-12-26 18 From Chennai to Mumbai Boney Kapoor on the go IT’S a super-hectic time for Boney Kapoor (below with wife Sridevi). While his son Arjun Kapoor’s next release Tevar is around the corner, Boney’s wife Sridevi has begun shooting in Chennai for her lavish costume drama directed by Chimbu Devan. ShuttlingPHOTOS: IANS - 201 words
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Article, Illustration605 2014-12-26 19 Child actor Harsh Mayar is eager to prove how well he can act IndoAsian News Service NATIONAL award-winning I Am Kalam child actor Harsh Mayar (below) is in search of a role. And what kind of role is he looking for? He saysIndo- Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 605 words
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Article, Illustration660 2014-12-26 20 Indo-Asian News Service HAT is the most memorable Christmas you had? TV chlebrities say the best memories are from their schooldays, and if they get R51 lakh from Santa Claus today, they would like to give it to charity or buy gifts for their lovedIndo-Asian News Service - 660 words
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Article421 2014-12-26 21 CONCERT GPunkh Live Bollywood Rock Concert Beach Party. Catch Indian rock band Punkh performing live in Singapore. Tickets: $35 When: Dec 27, 8pm Where: Azzura, Sentosa Contact: 9220-3666/9002-8935 or log on to www.etickets.sg GBollywood Countdown 2015 a family-friendly event featuring live bands Punkh Dhuntara, a DJ, music, food421 words
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Article, Illustration69 2014-12-26 21 NAAM RAS KIRTAN DARBAR The seventh Naam Ras Kirtan Darbar (right, the sixth darbar) features a historical exhibition on Sikh values and heritage, melodious Sikh music (kirtan) and a sumptuous vegetarian spread in the free kitchen, which is a hallmark of any Sikh congregation. Free69 words
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Article, Illustration163 2014-12-26 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which of these characters is a friend of Timon and Pumbaa? a) Aladdin b) Pocahontas c) Simba 2. Which region was ruled by Hammurabi? a) Greece b) Egypt c) Mesopotamia 3. What is vinegar obtained from apples called? a) Sweet vinegar b) Cider vinegar c) Malt163 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous511 2014-12-26 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries It’s important to find time to let off steam. Devote your free time to recreational activities and ensure you don’t lose sight of all the important goals. Taurus Hold yourself back if confronted and refrain from making enemies and from the temptation to deliberately provoke others. Gemini511 words
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Advertisement24 2014-12-26 21 DID YOU KNOW Fort Canning Park was originally known as Bukit Larangan, or “Forbidden Hill” in Malay GFor solutions, turn to the next page.24 words
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Miscellaneous307 2014-12-26 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Ample, as a doorway 5 Pre-stereo recordings 10 Clickable image 14 Cut and paste, e.g. 15 Some Hindu people 16 Wine valley 17 Boyfriend 18 He brings the house down in Britain 19 Where a squirrel squirrels nuts away 20 It makes letters bigger 23 Donned the307 words
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Miscellaneous40 2014-12-26 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.40 words
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Page 22 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous26 2014-12-26 22 SOLUTIONS quiz sudoku crossword 1. Simba 2. Mesopotamia 3. Cider vinegar 4. Watches 5. Amazon 6. Salivary 7. Dublin 8. Newcastle United 9. Comet 10. Hooves26 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration863 2014-12-26 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - India risk slipping down the rankings due to poor form star column HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg INDIA aren’t playing bad cricket in Australia. But they are 2-0 down and another away tour will slip by without a win. And there is a genuine fear that India will goPHOTOS: © AFP - 863 words
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