Tabla, 27 November 2009
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Title Section26 2009-11-27 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MM U NITY MICA (P) 181/03/2009 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27,2009 Sfh A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION26 words
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Article, Illustration1386 2009-11-27 1 PADDY RANGAPPA - This Non Resident Indian (NRI) lives in a dormitory, wears a hard hat and travels in the back of a lorry PADDY RANGAPPA through Sundays. tabla@sph.com.sg Paddy Rangappa has been living in Singapore for nine years and writes in his spare time, outside his marketing profession. ThisPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES; many PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 1,386 words
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INDIA
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864 2009-11-27 2 KAVITA KARKARE - A YEAR AFTER THE NOV 26 ATTACKS IN MUMBAI, QUESTIONS REMAIN... Why was my husband’s bulletproof jacket misplaced after his death? Why are Indian police officers not given bulletproof cars and jackets? Why didn’t the IPS cadre my husband’s colleagues come to console me? Wife of Hemant Karkare, the policeWomen’s Feature Service; PHOTO: WOMEN’S FEATURE SERVICE - 864 words
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Article, Illustration141 2009-11-27 5 Actress Shilpa Shetty is reported to have turned down a deal worth almost £75,000 from Hello magazine for exclusive rights to cover her wedding. Groom Raj Kundra wore a maroon sherwani with gold embroidery. The wedding venue’s decor was done completely141 words
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Article, Illustration329 2009-11-27 5 10 things you may want to know about US president Barack Obama and his wife Michelle invited students from poor neighbourhoods to witness the arrival of Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. The dinner was held in a giant tent and the decor, describedPHOTO: AFP - 329 words
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regional roundup
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Article88 2009-11-27 4 JAMMU KASHMIR Stranded passengers airlifted HEAVY snowfall caught many passengers using the Srinagar-Leh highway offguard. They were stranded at the 11,578 ft-high Zojila pass for a week and had to be airlifted by the Indian air force. All the travellers are residents of Kargil and 775 of them were airlifted88 words
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Article73 2009-11-27 4 Chennai rail platform extension THE length of trains operating out of Chennai have grown of late and there are not enough platforms to accommodate such trains. In view of this, work to extend the length of four platforms at Chennai Central station has begun. Once completed, they will73 words
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Article87 2009-11-27 4 Agni fails at night INDIA’S nuclear-capable intermediate range Agni-II missile, test-fired for the first time after sunset on Nov 23, has failed. The army fired the missile from Wheeler’s Island around 7.50pm. While the lift-off and the first stage separation was smooth, it faltered just before the second-stage separation87 words
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Article68 2009-11-27 4 New force commissioned TWO days before the anniversary of the Mumbai attacks, Maharashtra has commissioned its own elite security force designed on the lines of the National Security Guard. Named Force One, it will help make Mumbai more secure and complement the efforts of the other security agencies in68 words
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Article99 2009-11-27 4 Iron ore mining grinds to a halt THE state government has ordered a complete halt to iron ore mining across the state, delivering a huge blow to Karnataka Minister G. Janardhan Reddy’s Obulapuram Mining Company (OMC). It also issued orders that the iron ore stocks with all companies99 words
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Article, Illustration688 2009-11-27 4 Punctual and accident-free system is pride of the city congested Indo-Asian News Service EVEN as India celebrates the fast-expanding Delhi metro railway, the country’s first underground metro railway service in Kolkata has completed 25 years, virtually unnoticed and unsung. Punctual to the minute and fast,congested Indo-Asian News Service; a August.PHOTO: AFP - 688 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration708 2009-11-27 3 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Newcomers to Sengkang soon make friends with the old-timers... and it’s all thanks to the Sengkang Community Centre Women’s Executive Committee COMING TOGETHER SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg AT A recent Indian-themed party organised by the Sengkang Community Club’s Women’s Executive Committee (WEC) it seemed nearly every woman in thePHOTOS: SENGKANG WEC - 708 words
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Article, Illustration130 2009-11-27 6/7 GROWS:Over at the Night Safari, that is. Khapat and Amba, the Asian lion and lioness that arrived from India in March this year as part of an animal exchange programme with the Singapore Zoo, are the proud parents of three cubs. Born in September, the cubsSafari be able to see them from early next PHOTO: WILDLIFE RESERVES SINGAPORE - 130 words
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Article, Illustration457 2009-11-27 9 AMITA SARWAL - Sikh woman publishes book of poems four years after learning the language AMITA SARWAL SHE is a Sikh who learnt to read and write Urdu four years ago. But the language had always fascinated her. Growing up in Chandigarh, Mrs Bubbles Hora (right) spoke Punjabi, Hindi and457 words
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Article, Illustration331 2009-11-27 10 10-day event kicks off with puppet performance by Rajasthan theatre group GETTING the right balance of traditional and contemporary performances seemed to have worked for The Esplanade as it kicked off its 10-day Indian arts festival, Kalaa Utsavam, on Nov 20. The mix ofPHOTOS: THE ESPLANADE - 331 words
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Article, Illustration53 2009-11-27 10 The Bollybeatz dance squad was part of the Dans Festival’s What’s Your Move show on Oct 31. And it showed off its moves with medleys from Desi Girl to Kambakht Ishq to Jai Ho to the classical Devdas. During the break, Bollybeatz even taught the audience some BollyarobixPHOTO: BOLLYBEATZ - 53 words
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Article, Illustration337 2009-11-27 11 IT IS the largest rangoli that Singapore has seen. But a back-breaking exercise for the person who designed the 4,362 sq ft masterpiece. When tabla! caught up with Mrs Vijaya Mohan a day after the event, she was suffering from a sore neck and achingopen space Tampines. PHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES, THE ESPLANADE - 337 words
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Article, Illustration210 2009-11-27 11 TO ENCOURAGE the entrepreneurial spirit in young people, the Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (Sicci) Youth Committee organised its first annual Indian Youth Entrepre- neurs’ Seminar on Nov 14. Titled The Entrepreneurial Mindset, it was held in conjunction with the Sicci Youth Enterprise210 words
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Article219 2009-11-27 13 SINGAPORE’S economy is expected to grow between 3 per cent and 5 per cent next year, said the Government on Nov 19 in its first offi- official forecast for 2010. Private economists are even more upbeat, tipping growth of up to 6.5 per cent. The219 words
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singapore news
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Article123 2009-11-27 13 DEPUTY Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu M.K. Stalin is now on a visit here to study Singapore’s experience in the clean-up of the Singapore and Kallang Rivers. He is here at the invitation of Mr S. Iswaran, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Education.123 words
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Article127 2009-11-27 13 SENIOR Counsel Philip Jeyaretnam, son of the late opposition leader Joshua Benjamin Jeyaretnam, was sworn in on Nov 24 as the 11th member of the Public Service Commission (PSC). The commission can have between five and 14 members at any one time. The 45-year-old Cambridge-educated lawyer127 words
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132 2009-11-27 13 year JAPANESE carmaker Mitsubishi will be bringing in up to 50 i-MiEV models for use in a $20 million study on electric cars from September next year. The cars are about $100,000 more expensive than their petrol-powered versions. The three-year study will test132 words
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Article198 2009-11-27 21 100 Computer clusters around the island which senior citizens can use for free under a three-year programme starting in January 63,000km Approximate length of railway tracks that criss-cross India Rs 1.39 lakhs Launch price of the new Royal Enfield Classic 500cc motorbike. The 350cc version costs Rs1.09 lakhs198 words
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Article, Illustration353 2009-11-27 21 “There are 25 men and a single van to sleep, eat and change.” SRPF jawans guarding the Oberoi and Trident hotels in Mumbai after last year’s terrorist attacks “We have started hiring. We would be visiting campuses.” Wipro’s director and head of HR Pratik Kumar, reflecting thePHOTO: IANS - 353 words
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PERSONALITY
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Article, Illustration960 2009-11-27 8 with Patrick Jonas - tabla! talk with with Patrick Jonas patrickj@sph.com.sg SHE looks Indian but carries a Thai passport and speaks English with an American accent. Ms Nishita Shah is a typical example of the growing number of successful young Indians from the global Indian diaspora. EarlyPHOTO COURTESY OF NISHITA SHAH - 960 words
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Page 9 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous52 2009-11-27 9 THE GREAT ENTERTAINERS ARE BA Open/ K Todns '/V AISO AT yishu IP run W^'luS WHi ty's m a Akshay Kumar Katrina Kaif /tiiu’iil, SiMielSlicny] SOME LOVE STORIES HAVE BLOOD ON THEM ■IIMOI lY(Th :MGl|SH SL3TITLES Karan Johai's KURBAAN A film by lensil Ms Saif Ali Khan, Karcena Kapoor hmm'Violence52 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration383 2009-11-27 12 SANJUKTA SEN - There’s more to school than homework and exams. That’s why tabla! has this page for students of the three Indian schools here, to play reporter and photographer (This page is rotated among the schools. Next week, DPS) SANJUKTA SEN, Class 9 OUR school had its Interhouse Cultural WeekPHOTOS: NPS - 383 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration172 2009-11-27 12 AVNIKA MANAKTALA - AVNIKA MANAKTALA, 7B SINGAPORE’S Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong got a taste of Jai Ho when the NPS team performed at the recent Deeparaya celebrations in Marine Parade. Our group of ever eager girls and boys Shreya Agoramurthy, Sonali Venkat, Shivani Shinde, Subhashini172 words
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Article, Illustration188 2009-11-27 12 ADITYA KUMAR SANTOSH - ADITYA KUMAR SANTOSH, 5B MY class put up a performance during assembly on Nov 5 and it was a huge success. With our parents in the audience, it was parents extra special for me and my schoolmates as we made our presentations. The theme was Dreams,188 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration650 2009-11-27 14/15 MAULI SINGH - She may be 24 but she loves taking on roles of teenagers and is not about to stop MAULI SINGH Bollywood News Service SHE’S done it again... Minissha Lamba, 24, is playing the role of a 16-year-old in Shyam Benegal’s Well Done Abba. This follows similar rolesBollywood News Service - 650 words
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Article, Illustration288 2009-11-27 14/15 together.” Indo-Asian News Service VIDYA Balan, who plays Amitabh Bachchan’s mother in Paa, was so impressed by Abhishek’s caring behaviour towards his father during the shoot that she confesses she would like to have a son like Abhishek in real life. “I wouldtogether.” Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 288 words
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Article, Illustration561 2009-11-27 16 Ace Indian drummer Anandan Sivamani says he tests his beats on pillows first Indo-Asian News Services ANANDAN Sivamani has been playing percussion instruments for 35 years. And he’s established enough to tour with Os-car-winner A.R. Rahman. Yet, he says he first likes to practise his beatsIndo-Asian News Services; PHOTO: IANS - 561 words
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FOOD
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Article, Illustration587 2009-11-27 17 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Henna designs, piano shapes... nothing’s too tough for cake designer Riza Saidi SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg THESE days, it seems like a simple wedding cake with a bridal topper is not enough for most couples. They want unique wedding cakes it doesn’t matter that it is going toPHOTOS COURTESY OF RIZA SAIDI - 587 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration137 2009-11-27 18/19 KALAA UTS A V AM If you enjoy traditional and contemporary music, dance and theatre, the Esplanade is holding an Indian Festival of Arts. Contact: 6348-5555 or log on to www.kaalautsavam.com CINEMA RAAGAS Indian movie buffs, the Singapore Indian Orchestra and Choir, featuring P. Unnikrishnan,137 words
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Article, Illustration481 2009-11-27 18/19 ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE ORIENT A programme of the National Museum Cinematheque featuring six classical films based on 1940s to 1970s Singapore which includes the 1960 Shammi Kapoor film Singapore. Tickets: $8 When: Nov 26 to 29,1pm, 2pm, 4.30pm, 7.30pm and 8pm Where: Gallery Theatre, Basement,481 words
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Article, Illustration100 2009-11-27 18/19 DE DANA DAN Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Katrina Kaif, Sameera Reddy, Neha Dhupia, Archana Puran Singh Nitin (Akshay) and Ram (Suniel) are madly in love with their rich girlfriends, Anjali (Katrina) and Manpreet (Sameera), who have given them an ultimatum earn enough money so that100 words
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Article, Illustration184 2009-11-27 18/19 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1) Which famous annual award was designed by Gustav Vigeland? a) Oscar Awards b) Nobel Peace Prize c) Grammy Awards 2) Which comic-book character worked as a reporter for the Daily Planet in Metropolis? a) Batman b) Spider-Man c) Superman 3) What emoticon does the symbol mean184 words
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Page 18/19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous34 2009-11-27 18/19 friday 11.30am SONY ENT: Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 3pm VIJAY: Perusu 6.30pm ZEE CINEMA: Hum 9pm VASANTHAM: Manjal Veyil 10pmSTAR GOLD: Don The Chase Begins Again Mn VTV: Gopura Vasalile Saturday 11amZEE CINEMA: Guru34 words
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Miscellaneous144 2009-11-27 18/19 TV HIGHLIGHTS 2pm VIJAY: Mangamma Sabatham 4pm VASANTHAM: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom 5pm VTV: Indiran Chandiran 8pm STAR GOLD: Tere Naam Sunday Nn VTV: Aruvadai Naal 2pm VIJAY: Aattukara Alamelu 8pm STAR GOLD: Kya Love Story Hai 9pm VASANTHAM: Project Give Kaikoduppom (Sinda Project Give) Mn ZEE CINEMA: Judaai monday 8am144 words
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Miscellaneous316 2009-11-27 18/19 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 America’s bird 6 Bone under a bracelet 10 Farm soil 14 Sagacious sorts 15 Lowest high tide 16 Barney’s boss 17 Magical phrase 19 Adjusts for romantic effect, as lights 20 Sight from Turkey 21 Daring deed 23 Beefeater product 24 Uneducated guess 26 French painter Rousseau316 words
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Miscellaneous75 2009-11-27 18/19 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. WHAT AM I? You’ve definitely seen me, but you may75 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous32 2009-11-27 20 SOLUTIONS sudoku crossword quiz what am i? 1) Nobel Peace Prize 2) Superman 3) Sad 4) Potato 5) E 6) Climber 7) New Zealand 8) Nero 9) Copenhagen 10) North America Stethoscope32 words
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Miscellaneous389 2009-11-27 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries There will be some significant changes in your career and personal life. You are confident enough to carry out all your pursuits. Colleagues and friends will help you see more possibilities than you would normally consider. Taurus The planets are in your favour and you389 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration812 2009-11-27 22 Harsha Bhogle - He’s in the form of his life... and could well be one of India’s greatest Test batsmen star column Harsha Bhogle tabla@sph.com.sg VIRENDER Sehwag thinks Gautam Gambhir is the best Indian opener since Sunil Gavaskar. He’s wrong, but in a rather pleasant kind of way because itPHOTO: AFP - 812 words
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Article, Illustration697 2009-11-27 23 India’s hockey coach has ruffled feathers with his outspoken approach JOSE Brasa is not one to follow the herd. The 59-year-old Spaniard made that very clear when he took charge of the Indian men’s hockey team in May this year. One of the firstPHOTO: AFP - 697 words
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Article325 2009-11-27 23 Cups.” Indo-Asian News Service INDIA may not be participating in the ABN Amro Men’s Champions Trophy which will take place in Melbourne from Nov 28 to Dec 5, but it will be keeping a very close eye on the proceedings. That’s because the International HockeyCups.” Indo-Asian News Service - 325 words
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