Tabla, 2 September 2016

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

Total Pages: 22
1 24 Tabla
  • 22 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY UNITY A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,2016 MCI (P) 017/11/2015
    22 words
  • 24 1 Laugh at your differences and embrace your similarities, say team behind We Are Like This Only 2 PHOTO: HUM THEATRE
    PHOTO: HUM THEATRE  -  24 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • 159 1 WASTE CHOKES YAMUNA PAGE 3 PS World Academy (Singapore) SINGAPORE'S INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL STUDENTS o'tf’V a r/ Why choose GEMS World Academy (Singapore)? The Future School: Global initiatives such as our ground-breaking Blended Learning, STEM programme and focus on entrepreneurship ensures that the education our students explore today, supports
      159 words
    • 103 1 THE INDIAN COMMUNITY INDIA’S ACCIDENTAL MARATHONER PAGE 4 UNITY COMMUNITY UNITY TRADING SMART WITH TRADEHERO PAGE 6 REPORT ON PAGES 12 13 Get tabla! delivered to your doorstep. Call 6319-1800 or e-mail circs@sph.com.sg. Catch us online at www.tabla.com.sg u«* r» e >•'*** *iL I lit. ■7 PRESENTS r .> G
      103 words
    • 7 1 AMRITHA ON VADA CHENNAI COSTUMES PAGE 17
      7 words

  • INDIA
    • India in 2 minutes
      • 94 2 WEST Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled a life-size bronze statue of Mother Teresa on her 106th anniversary of her birth at The Archbishop’s House in Kolkata on Aug 26 (right). The statue was donated by industrialist and philanthropist Namit Bajoria, who is the
        94 words
      • 79 2 THE Punjab Police and other security agencies are investigating the recovery of old bombs and a rocket launcher which were found among garbage by a labourer in Amritsar. They were alerted after the labourer opened the bag and found grenades, mortars, a rocket
        79 words
      • 99 2 BANGLADESH sent a cargo truck loaded with garments from Dhaka to Delhi as part of a trial run under the Bangladesh Bhutan India Nepal Motor Vehicle Agreement on Aug 30 (right). The agreement was signed to promote safe, economical, efficient
        PHOTOS: AFP  -  99 words
      • 86 2 KERALA saw the most number of road rage and reckless driving cases last year, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau report. The state witnessed 500 such incidents involving juvenile offenders. Former transport commissioner Rishi Raj Singh blamed the state’s poorly
        86 words
      • 97 2 TO CURB unfair practices during examinations, the Haryana Staff Selection Commission has announced that candidates found possessing mobile phones or other materials that could aid them in the examination room will be debarred from future examinations. A spokesman from the Commission
        97 words
      • 97 2 THE Uttar Pradesh government will build a theme park in Etawah based on the 1960 epic Indian historical drama Mughal-e-Azam, directed by K. Asif. It will house galleries dedicated to Asif and his films, as well as key characters in the film. The
        97 words
      • 110 2 IN A bid to spread prime minister Narendra Modi’s passion and vision for khadi an Indian homespun cotton cloth the Goa government has issued an official circular asking all its employees to voluntarily wear khadi every Friday. The circular described
        110 words
      • 96 2 THE Tamil Nadu government will build ‘Amma parks’ and ‘Amma gymnasiums’ across the state. The 500 parks and 500 gymnasiums will be set up at a cost of Rs100 crores and Rs50 crores respectively. Tamil Nadu will also set
        96 words
      • 101 2 DELHI’S seven big hospitals have recorded 1,052 cases of chikungunya caused by an illness spread by Aedes aegypti mosquito bites. According to hospital sources, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences alone recorded 391 cases up to Aug 20, followed by Safdarjung Hospital (246),
        101 words
      • 96 2 A LEADING online review platform mytourreview.com has selected Kerala as the place to visit in 2016-17. Of the 300 traveller reviews received by the website, 80 per cent were on Kerala-based tour operators, which prompted them to pick the state for the campaign.
        96 words
    • 741 3 Government working to clean up ‘ecologically dead’ river Indo-Asian News Service THE Yamuna river, often called Delhi’s lifeline, is gasping for life. The 22km stretch that runs through the national capital has virtually no aquatic life because of the drains that pour untreated sewage and other
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS  -  741 words
    • 979 4  -  From the paddy fields of Kerala emerges India’s best runner at the 2016 Olympics ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN tabla@sph.com.sg Indian athlete GopiThonakal is an accidental marathoner, becoming one just seven months before the Rio Olympics. Yet, in Rio, the 28-year-old long distance runner from Kerala was India’s best performer
      PHOTOS: FACEBOOK.COM  -  979 words



  • SINGAPORE
    • 353 5 There is something for everyone at this year’s Singapore International Indian Expo ONE of the biggest local shopping and entertainment events, the Singapore International Indian Expo (SIIE), will return for a fifth year on Sept 22. The four-day extravaganza will be held at the Suntec City
      PHOTOS: JAIPORE JEWELS, AADYA’S BOUTIQUE, GOODIES AND JOURNEYS  -  353 words
    • 456 9 Mar Thoma Syrian Church stages play to mark occasion FOLLOWERS of the Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Singapore had special reason to feel overjoyed on Aug 20. When they staged a play titled Odyssey A Journey of Faith, the head of the Malankara Mar Thoma
      456 words
    • 1515 12 / 13  -  Laugh at your differences and embrace your similarities, says team behind We Are Like This Only 2 BHAVNA VASNANI tabla@sph.om.sg “THE hallmark of the Indian community is the ability to laugh at ourselves,” says Subin Subaiah. Best known to Singaporeans for his work in the local
      PHOTOS: HUM THEATRE  -  1,515 words
    • 193 14 / 15 Vector control ops to fight spread of Zika at Paya Lebar Way and Kallang Way THE National Environment Agency (NEA) carried out vector control operations at Paya Lebar Way and Kallang Way on Wednesday morning, a day after 26 new cases of locally transmitted Zika infections were
      PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  193 words
    • 1124 14 / 15 All pregnant women who develop fever and rashes, along with other signs of possible Zika infection such as red eyes or joint pain, have been advised to test for the virus. This is regardless of whether they have been to Zika-affected areas. Those whose male partners
      1,124 words
    • 272 14 / 15 Honouring deserving individuals… The Hillview Civilians Club celebrated its 52nd anniversary dinner at Shangri-La Hotel on Aug 27 and honoured those who have made a positive difference in the life of others. Madam Gurusamy Intrany, 65, was one of the six recipients of the Silent Heroes award,
      PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  272 words
    • Singapore snippets
      • 98 14 / 15 CHANGI Airport handled 5.18 million passengers last month 5.9 per cent more than in the same month a year ago. In June, the rise from 12 months earlier was 3 per cent. However, there is some concern that an increasing number of people infected with the
        98 words
      • 149 14 / 15 ASCENDAS-Singbridge has had its challenges in India despite having the most established presence in the country of almost any Singaporean company, according to group chief executive Manohar Khiatani. “We have faced delays in projects, changes in government policies, lack of clarity and consistency in tax
        149 words
      • 121 14 / 15 THE ubiquitous road tax disc will be done away with from next February, in what motorists and industry say is a long overdue move. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) said from Feb 15, it will stop issuing the document which
        121 words
      • 170 14 / 15 SHOPS in Housing Board estates are set to receive about $29 million to spruce up in a move to help heartland businesses stay competitive. The funding, which will be put aside for 1,335 shops across 17 neighbourhoods, comes under the HDB’s
        170 words
    • 363 16 “We often boast about India’s demographic dividend. But the question that arises is what we do with this if we cannot skill them, if we cannot educate them and cannot enhance their employability.”— President Pranab Mukherjee speaking at an event in Kolkata “It is a sunset industry
      PHOTO: IANS  -  363 words
    • 185 16 20 years Residency permit to be given to foreigners in India if they invest Rs 10 crores over 18 months or Rs25 crores over three years $51,000Estimated healthcare expenditure for each elderly person in Singapore by 2030 1,000Number of start-ups Odisha aims to set up in the next
      185 words
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • 75 5 It* II H ►up CJ QL_] JQC OU n u Ua n r-r L iV u D n jj n p n c o i mP^u i' m URBAN ROT I <« %k» rip Indian Grill and Bar 18 Raffles Quay #01-96, Lau Pat Sat Telok Ayer Festive Market, (S)
      75 words

  • BUSINESS
    • 952 6  -  Dinesh Bhatia is co-founder of TradeHero, the world’s first investment network AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg SOME may call his story a blessing in disguise. Losing a “six-figure” sum while dabbling in stocks in Los Angeles in 2007 opened his eyes to the harsh reality
      PHOTO: TEE HONGDA  -  952 words
    • 348 7  -  Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad continue to be hotspots for property investment MADHULIKA GAUTAMA THE real estate sector in India is on an upward trend. In the April-June 2016 quarter, homes sales in India’s top nine cities rose 8 per cent. The surge has
      348 words
    • 13 7 Rs49.23 US$0.73 A$0.97 €0.65 ₤0.56 Exchange rates as of Aug 31, 2016
      13 words
    • 6 7 RS67.14 A$1.33 €0.89 ₤0.76 S$1.36
      6 words

  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • 147 7 i KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE. Singapore Our New Branch at CLEMENTIAVE 2 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, India. We have male and female Ayurvedic Therapists from Kerala, who are qualified well-experienced.
      147 words
    • 89 7 ALL INDIA SUPERMART 41, Norris Road, Singapore *****2 LARGEST INDIAN SUPERMART 4 LEVELS OF SHOPPINAAWAITS YOU Ganesh Chaturthi Festival y 5 to 15 September Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesh. Visit us to select from a large collection ofGanesha Statues, 8ft statues specially flown in from India. Install
      89 words

  • EDUCATION
    • 341 8  -  There is more to school than homework and exams. That is why tabla! has this page for students of international schools here to play reporter and photographer. AABHA DESHPANDE ANANYA RAJESH, Class IX A Class IX A Singapore’s 51st birthday was celebrated with grandeur at Yuvabharathi
      PHOTOS: YUVABHARATHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL  -  341 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 203 8  -  AMITA RAVI, Class IX A MEGHA PUSTI, Class VII B THE life and essence of art whether painting, music or dance lie in expressing oneself through a wellspring of emotions, the universal realm of the human spirit. While sharing the joy over Singapore’s 51st
        203 words
      • 235 8  -  NANDITHA NAGAMANI PRAVEEN KALVA SAI LOKESH, Class VII B OUR school celebrated the 70th anniversary of India’s Independence Day on Aug 15 with patriotic fervour. Celebrations commenced with the unfurling of the Singapore and India flags by two of YBIS’ pioneer teachers, Ms Sivakumar Krishnaveni and
        235 words
      • 311 10  -  THAARUN THIRUMENINATHAN, Grade 9 IGCSE A MY COMPOSITION titled 3, 2, 1, Cheese was awarded a gold certificate (Senior category -13 to 16 years) in the Creative Writing competition organised by Singapore Performing Arts Festival (SPAF). SPAF, affiliated to the British and International Federation of Festivals, conducts annual
        311 words
      • 287 10  -  VITHANALA NANDITHA, Grade 6B THE Istana Art Event is an annual affair organised to commemorate Singapore’s National Day. This year I participated in the popular art contest co-organised by the National Gallery Singapore and National Heritage Board, in collaboration with the President’s Office. The Istana, the
        287 words
    • Article, Illustration
      445 10  -  There’s more to school than homework and exams. That’s why tabla! has this page for students of international schools here to play reporter and photographer. NIKITA GANVKAR Grade 11 ISC OUR Annual Sports Day held on Aug 6 at the Bishan Stadium, was the culmination of a month-long
      PHOTOS: DPSIS  -  445 words
    • 537 11  -  Student builds gadget to lower incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg IT WAS a trip to India a few years ago that opened his eyes to the plight of the child healthcare system there. Mantej Singh (above) was shocked to know about
      PHOTO COURTESY MANTEJ SINGH  -  537 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • 28 8 The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones. Confucius founded 1956 Management Development Institute of Singapore Where lifelong learning begins from Yuvabharathi International School
      28 words

  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • 23 9 I ELITE MANAGEMENT DEDICATED TEACHERS INTEGRATED CURRICULUM CARING ENVIRONMENT EXCELLENT LAB FACILITIES OUTSTANDING SPORT FACILITIES MULTI-FACETED ECA S CCA 'Torch (Bearers in tHe
      23 words


  • Page 11 Advertisements
    • 155 11 “The engagement and active participation in the learning process at GIIS motivated me.” 'r ill* Amitesh Sivaraman IB World Topper 2016 Perfect scorer (45/45 points) GIIS Queenstown Campus (2016 Testimonial) The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) at GIIS hones young minds through its well-balanced curriculum, which is focused on research,
      155 words


  • Page 14 / 15 Advertisements
    • 66 14 / 15 Sunshine EXPRESS CARGO LOGISTICS PTE LTD No. 6 Cuff Road, Spore *****7 (Tours Travels) HP: 9650 4050 PH: 6294 9091 DOOR DOOR ALL OVER INDIA 10K g -50K g -$3.50/Kg sgftahk +5lK g $3.00/Kg Furnitures, Electricals Electronics $5.00/kg 1 Kg 9 Kg $10.00/k 8 lO Kg 25 Kg $7.00/Kg S
      66 words
    • 168 14 / 15 N U M AIS H 'gestme gat 40 DESIGNERS FESTIVE SHOWCASE OF DESIGNER WEAR, JEWELRY ACCESSORIES. 5 SEPTEMBER 2016,10am to 8pm GRAND BALLROOM, HILTON HOTEL ORCHARD ROAD SINGAPORE. COME MEET Ridhi Bansal Agha Noor Shoulder Lab by Aditi Mehak by Mehak Gupta Upasana Shahin Mannan Deepika Anand Studio Sajid Jayshree
      168 words

  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • 61 16 Delivering Value DTDC India’s Largest Express Company Send Receive Your Package “TO FROM” INDIA Rest for the World ‘Special Rates for Corporate Accounts Priority Express I Excess Baggagel Air Freight I Send Gift Items Electronic Goods COD (Cash on Delivery) International Shipments at Special Rates 32 Sam Leong Road, Singapore
      61 words

  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Article, Illustration
      553 17 Clothes in new drama Vada Chennai indicate passage of time Indo-Asian News Service ASHION designer Amritha Ram, who is Fbusy working on Dhanush-starrer upcoming Tamil gangster dramaVada Chennai, says the costumes in the film will play a pivotal role in indicating the passage of time. Directed by Vetrimaaran,Vada
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS  -  553 words
    • mirch masala
      • 135 18 TO COMMEMORATE actor Akkineni Nagarjuna’s song inTelugu romantic-drama Nirmala Convent, a private stamp (above) was launched on his birthday on Aug 29 by his sons Naga Chaitanya andAkhil. In Nirmala Convent, Nagarjuna crooned the cover version of Kotha Kotha Baasha. “This is the biggest surprise
        135 words
      • 240 18 SRI Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez (left) doesn’t agree that she has “arrived” in Bollywood. She says there is still a long way to go for her to achieve something substantial in the Hindi film industry. A former beauty queen in Sri Lanka,
        240 words
      • 312 18 ACTRESS Kareena Kapoor Khan (right), who is expecting her first child with actor Saif Ali Khan in December, says pregnancy should not be looked upon as a disease wherein women can or cannot do certain things. “The most important thing is that
        PHOTOS: IANS, AFP  -  312 words
      • 262 18 ACTRESS Esha Gupta (right), whose latest Bollywood release was Rustom, says working towards her career goals is all that’s on her mind for now and she is not thinking about marriage at all. A newly appointed ambassador for jewellery brand Hazoorilal By Sandeep
        262 words
      • 174 18 ACTOR and film-maker Sasikumar (right), who has so far introduced six directors over the last few years, says he won’t return to directing until he has introduced four more directors. “With my forthcoming release Kidaari, I’m introduc- ing the
        174 words
    • 491 19 Singapore Gujarati Society goes big with Navratri celebrations this year MARK your calendars for Singapore’s biggest ever Navratri, to be held over two nights next month with live music and high-energy performances. The festival celebrations, organised by the Singapore Gujarati Society and the Indian Activity
      PHOTO: EMMELINE TAN  -  491 words
    • LOOKING GOOD
      • 359 19  -  Dr Komathy Rajaratnam Dr Komathy Rajaratnam is the founder of The Lifestyle Clinic at 16-03, Camden Medical Centre, Tel: 6733-0788. Her articles deal with beauty and aesthetic issues relevant to the Indian body type. DIWALI is round the corner and you want to look your best.
        359 words


  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 85 19 Dr. Komathy is a general practitioner with vast experience in Aesthetic Medicine and Dermatology. Safety and efficiency is paramount in the practice, especially for the Indian skin. Our Services include Permanent Laser Hair Removal (Female/Male) Acne/Acne Scar Dark Eye Circle Hyperpigmentation Hair Loss (Female/Male) Fillers/Botox •Weight Loss (Piklife) Fat Loss
      85 words

  • RELAX
    • 253 20 Indo-Asian News Service DENIM jeans, shirts, skirts never go out of style. However, denims need an update from time to time, especially when there’s a handful of fresh new trends that are influencing the look. Rohan Seam, Head of Design, American Swan, suggests
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS  -  253 words
    • 337 21 EXHIBITION Numaish 2nd Festive International Edition, featuring 40 designers festive wear, jewelry and accessories. Free admission. When: Sept 5,10am to 8pm Where: Grand Ballroom, Hilton Singapore, Orchard Road Contact: E-mail numaishexhibitions@gmail.com Alankrit fusion chikankari creations from one of India’s designers Manju Jalota. Saris, Anarkalis, Suits, Tunics, dupattas much
      337 words
    • 37 21 DANCE Danc- ing Drums trance, presented by Shobana. When: Sept 2, 8pm Where: National University of Singapore University I Cultural Centre Hall Contact: Call 8298-7213 or log on to www.sistic. comsg/events/ umsO916
      37 words
    • Article, Illustration
      209 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. The ‘Thrilla in Manila, between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali was fought in which island country? a) Bahamas b) Cuba c) Philippines 2. In the 2004 film Around The World In 80 Days, who played the character of Phileas Fogg? a) Adam Godley b) Brad Pitt
      209 words
  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 349 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries This week will offer normal results for you. There may not be the finalisation of any important matter of life. You may have the hot temperament and dominating nature throughout. Taurus This week may have severe fluctuations in your life There may be sudden reversals
      349 words
    • 184 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 3pm LIFE OK: Stanley Ka Dabba 5.10pm STAR GOLD: Blue 6pm ZEE CINEMA: Khalnayak 9pm SONY MAX: Ram-Leela 9.30pm VASANTHAM: Nammavar Saturday 11am COLORS: Boss Noon ZEE TV: Total Siyappa 1pm VASANTHAM: Kula Vilakku 1.30pm STAR PLUS: Singham Returns 3pm ZEE TV: Aitraaz 4pm VASANTHAM: Chalk Duster
      184 words

  • Page 21 Advertisements
  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 305 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Bag with plenty of room 5 Gloomy atmospheres 10 Sealing material 14 Purposefully overlook 15 Freeze over, as a windshield 16 Yemen neighbour 17 Small fractional unit 20 Gandhi role 21 Kind of rug 22 Stunning aquarium fish 25 With cunning 26 Handled clumsily 30 As yet
      305 words
    • 47 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. fOR SOLUTIONS, TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE
      47 words

  • 419 22 Indo-Asian News Service DIFFERENT genres representing harmony within India’s diverse culture came together in an art exhibition that showcased tribal forms such as Gond, Kalamkari and Madhubani. Organised by Must Art Gallery and AK Gallerie, the week-long Many Indias art show ran at the Visual
    Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS  -  419 words
  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 49 22 tabla! CLASSIFIED BUY IT SELL IT LIND IT 6 /'“Ore ,k.VTel: 6293 4388 (24hrs) www.singaporecasket.com.sg Coffin from $370 Luxury Hearses from $350 Tranquil Parlours from $350 Hindu Funeral Package start from $5,999 Various funeral services for all religions within your budget. Pre-Funeral Arrangement service available. Homeland Journey Repatriation £5
      49 words
    • 63 22 Rental Units Without agent commission 1. HDB Sengkang Blk 227D 5 room 116 sqm huge house. $2K. Opp: Rivervale Plaza near LRT. 2. Sengkang Blk 299B 4 room near LRT. $1,900 (October) Both units HDB approved. 3. Condo: Clearwater 3 bedrooms, high -rz -sf floor, pool view. From October first
      63 words
    • 18 22 I GET YOUR FREE copv OF tabla! AT 7-ELEVEN OUTLETS. INCLUDING SHELL STATIONS R. inc PURCHASE REQUIRED 2‘
      18 words
  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
    • 27 22 SOLUTIONS crossword sudoku quiz 1. Philippines 2. Steve Coogan 3. Domain 4. Stanisław Lem 5. Spider 6. Leukocyte 7. Jack Kilby 8. Africa 9. Versailles 10. Madonna
      27 words

  • SPORTS
    • star column
      • 769 23  -  If cricket boards are made to pay for their negligence they will ensure ground conditions are up to the mark HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg I HAVE always been a supporter of taking cricket outside its traditional confines and was an interested observer when these two games in
        PHOTO: AFP  -  769 words
    • 119 23 A well-deserved win… Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) (ACSI) beat Raffles Institution (RI) by 15 runs to win the Schools National cricket C Division final on Aug 24 at the Indian Association. After being restricted to 92-8 in 20 overs, the team fought back to keep RI down to
      PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  119 words

  • Page 24 Advertisements
    • 69 24 th Year Singapore INTERNATIONAL INDIAN EXP***** V I m ZGb UMAt conmj FREE ENTRY SUNTEC CONVENTION EXHIBITION CENTRE, HALL: 401 402 22nd 25th SEPTEMBER 2016,10AM TO 10PM EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS OVER 160 EXHIBITORS I LUCKY DRAW PRIZES I CELEBRITY APPEARANCE FOOD, FUN FESTIVITY ENTERTAINMENT CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR ENQUIRIES CONTACT *****112 *****219
      69 words