Tabla, 3 February 2012
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Title Section22 2012-02-03 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN MICA (P) 046/03/2011 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2012 SfJl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION22 words
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Article, Illustration1694 2012-02-03 1 ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN, SHEELA NARAYANAN - Flood control measures cause shortterm pain for longterm gain ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN, SHEELA NARAYANAN tabla@sph.com.sg EVERY time it rains in Little India, businesses and residents in the area wonder if it is time to head for higher ground. That’s thanks to a cranky Mother Nature dumping plentyPHOTO: ARUN RAMU; PHOTOS: ARUN RAMU, ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN, FILE - 1,694 words
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Advertisement171 2012-02-03 1 m l* LIWBe (S Dempsey Hill MAKE IT A GREAT VALENTINES NIGHT “Romance in a Swiss Cottage” Singapore's best Swiss Restaurant invites you for a 4 course set meal at S$95++ p.p. with a glass of Moet Chandon Champagne, Swiss Cheese, Meats and Seafood Swiss Chocolate Fondue. Make it a171 words
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Advertisement7 2012-02-03 1 SINGAPORE STUDENTS MAKE GIANT RANGOLI PAGE 107 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration471 2012-02-03 2 Mumbai’s Dharavi to get roads, toilets, gardens and playgrounds Indo-Asian News Service THE Maharashtra government has paved the way for a massive development of central Mumbai’s Dharavi, Asia’s largest slum which was made famous by the Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire and Gregory David Roberts’ novelIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: ARUN RAMU - 471 words
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regional roundup
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Article98 2012-02-03 2 Houses for cyclone victims Houses for cyclone victims IN HIS maiden address to the Tamil Nadu state assembly, Governor K. Rosaiah announced that the AIADMK government would construct 100,000 concrete houses at a cost of Rs1,000 crores to replace damaged huts in the Cyclone Thane-affected districts of Cuddalore98 words
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Article103 2012-02-03 2 No helmet, no petrol No helmet, no petrol IF YOU ride into a Ranchi petrol station on your two-wheeler without a helmet, be prepared to be refused fuel. To ensure the safety of bikers, the Ranchi district administration has directed petrol pump owners not to sell fuel to those103 words
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Article, Illustration1220 2012-02-03 4 / 5 ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN - It’s fitted with a television, telephone booth and has daily stock market updates ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN in Mumbai ankitav@sph.com.sg AUTO RICKSHAW driver Sandeep Bachhe is a bit of a celebrity in the Mumbai suburb of Bandra. That is no mean achievement, given that itPHOTOS: ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN - 1,220 words
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Miscellaneous34 2012-02-03 6 / 7 EROS INTERNATIONAL DHARMA PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS BOX-OFFICE BLOCKBUSTER... ifTnilmosi HRITHIK ROSHAN PRIYANKA CHOPRA SANJAY DUTT KAPOOR RISHI LJ RAN JO v. ji m CCTCD NC16 KARAN MALHOTRA fit NOW SHOWING fit n Golden Village T34 words
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BUSINESS
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Article, Illustration1026 2012-02-03 6 / 7 PATRICK JONAS - biz matters: Gautam Banerjee, Executive chairman PwC Singapore PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg THIS year is special for Mr Gautam Banerjee for three reasons. The executive chairman of Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PwC) in Singapore joined the accounting firm here 30 years ago, in April 1982. In February that year, hePHOTO COURTESY OF GAUTAM BANERJEE - 1,026 words
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biz notes
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Article, Illustration117 2012-02-03 6 / 7 SOCIAL media may be the rage now but traditional newspaper publishers still have “critical, fundamental strengths” they can leverage on, namely, editorial integrity, accuracy and a confidence in and responsibility for what they publish. This was what Singapore Press Holdings chairman Lee Boon Yang (right) had to117 words
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Article85 2012-02-03 6 / 7 COME August-September and India will see its first Starbucks outlet. The coffee chain has tied up with Tata Global Beverages and the first outlets will be opened in New Delhi and Mumbai. The 50/50 joint venture, named Tata Starbucks, will own and operate Starbucks cafes all85 words
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95 2012-02-03 6 / 7 TWO business schools each from India and Singapore are among the top 35 worldwide. The NUS Business School retained its 23rd position from last year in the Financial Times Top 100 Global MBA Rankings, while the Nanyang Business School slipped a place to 34.95 words
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tabla! biz
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Article368 2012-02-03 6 / 7 Jobless rate in Singapore falls to 14-year low but layoffs up in last quarter THE global economy is slowing down but Singapore has managed to do well so far. Last year, Singapore created 121,300 jobs and as a result the unemployment rate fell to368 words
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Article, Illustration395 2012-02-03 6 / 7 THE world has been watching closely which fighter jet would win the mega defence deal. The US wooed India with Boeing’s F/A18 and Lockheed Martin’s F-16. The Russians offered the MiG-35 and the Swedes displayed the Saab Gripen. However, in April395 words
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Article13 2012-02-03 6 / 7 Exchange rates as of Feb 2, 2012 RS39.31 US$0.80 A$0.74 ¤0.60 £0.5013 words
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277 2012-02-03 8 / 9 THE Public Utilities Board (PUB) will roll out a slew of measures to tackle flooding in Singapore after accepting the recommendations of an expert panel. The national water agency announced these plans on Jan 30 and said it will spend $750 million over the277 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration320 2012-02-03 10 THE life and achievements of Indian community leader V.R. Nathan have been recorded for future generations in a book launched on Jan 29 by former president of Singapore S.R. Nathan. The book, titled VR Nathan: Community Servant Extraordinary, was launched at The Pod atPHOTO: TAMIL MURASU - 320 words
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Article, Illustration277 2012-02-03 10 Nine schools’ work aims to create awareness of Pongal, the environment USING 3.5 tonnes of wheat husks in six different colours, over 200 students created the world’s largest biodegradable rangoli at Si Ling Secondary School on Jan 29. The rangoli, a 25m by 15m drawing, was organised byPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 277 words
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Article, Illustration97 2012-02-03 10 the Pongal traditions like boiling-over milk and rice grains in a clay pot as well as folk dances and songs were very much there at the Pongal Festival organised by the Kebun Baru Division’s Indian Activity Executive Committee on Jan 28, but this event alsoPHOTO: KEBUN BARU, IAEC - 97 words
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Article222 2012-02-03 13 Following reports last year of poor mobile phone signals in many places islandwide, including in tall buildings and underground, Singapore’s Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) is tightening the quality of service standards required of mobile operators. In its first revision in five years, the telecommunications regulator222 words
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singapore news
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Article177 2012-02-03 13 IN DAVOS to attend a dinner hosted by Mexican president Felipe Calderon to discuss the agenda for the upcoming G-20 summit in June, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong urged Group of 20 countries to give priority to what he called “strengthening global financial safety nets”177 words
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Article157 2012-02-03 13 AS PART of efforts to improve train services and prepare for an expected spike in demand, the Land Transport Authority has picked French conglomerate Alstom to supply 18 trains worth $234.9 million for the North East Line six more than originally announced and 16 trains157 words
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80 2012-02-03 13 IT SEEMS a programme to build mental toughness among military recruits by teaching them to talk about their emotions and think positively is paying off, going by a recent study by the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). The study, conducted between 2007 and 2008, found that80 words
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Article, Illustration222 2012-02-03 16 “Companies in today’s world of globalisation need to create jobs wherever they go. We have taken a pioneering step.” HCL Technologies vice-chair-man Vineet Nayar after announcing in Davos that his company would create 10,000 jobs for locals in the US and Europe in the next five yearsPHOTO: IANS - 222 words
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Article78 2012-02-03 16 14Age of boy killed in suspected case of human sacrifice in Andhra Pradesh 3.1km Length of Indian flag made by college students in Bhadrachalam town for India’s recent Republic Day. It is 3m wide and weighs 750kg 1.9 million Packets of contraband cigarettes seized by Singapore Customs last78 words
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EDUCATION
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Article664 2012-02-03 11 G. BALASUBRAMANIAN - We have to make choices... but are they influenced by need or greed and do they affect others? G. BALASUBRAMANIAN tabla@sph.com.sg G. Balasubramanian is the former director (academics) of the Central Board of Secondary Education, Delhi, and the chief academic officer of the Global Indian International664 words
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Article, Illustration371 2012-02-03 12 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, NPS) MIHEER MODI, Class 9 IGCSE WHAT is a teenager’s definition ofPHOTOS: GIIS - 371 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration183 2012-02-03 12 VINITHKUMAR THYAGARAJAN; ISHA SINHA, Class - VINITHKUMAR THYAGARAJAN ISHA SINHA, Class Class 3A OUR class presented an assembly themed on Chinese New Year last month. We had special visitors for the occasion, students and teachers from Maple Leaf International School in Dalian, China. We presented a skit in which a boy peeps183 words
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Article, Illustration241 2012-02-03 12 KEYAVIJAPURE, Class 5D; HITAKSHI SIKRI, Class 5B - KEYAVIJAPURE, Class 5D HITAKSHI SIKRI, Class 5B Class 5B THOUGH we have learnt about different safety measures to be undertaken in case of an outbreak of fire, we had never learnt how to extinguish a fire. And we got to learn this when a team241 words
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Advertisement239 2012-02-03 11 "I am very happy with the progress made by my children at GIIS." Ms Roffaela Sini Parent of GIIS students, Viola, Class 1 and Pietro, Class 3 L In I- tTf r* 4 "K.. V Global Indian International School's (GIIS) Primary Programme is a world-class Primary years programme based on239 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration929 2012-02-03 14/15 Genelia and Riteish admit they’re an item... and they’re getting married AFTER keeping mum about their love affair for almost seven years, actors Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza are finally set to get married on Feb 3. And the wedding is going to be one929 words
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Article, Illustration575 2012-02-03 14/15 Sheela Narayanan - Sheela Narayanan THE NUS arts festival is back for its sixth annual showcase of talents from the National University of Singapore (NUS) collaborating with professional artistes and academics to be held over three weekends from March 9 to 25. This year’s festival575 words
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Advertisement77 2012-02-03 16 A delightful culinary experience awaits FOODIES at Casuarina Curry Restaurant Catering Voted as the best prata in The Straits Times Hawker’s Master in Singapore Our pratas will delight and pamper your taste buds. 136-138 Casuarina Road (Off: Upper Thomson Road) Tel: 6455 9093 Outlet 187 MacPherson Road (beside UOB Bank)77 words
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FOOD
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Article, Illustration524 2012-02-03 17 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Try Tonkatsu by Ma Maison for its pork cutlet or curry sets SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg FOR many Indians, Japanese food is a bit of a mystery and, as a result, many are afraid to try it. Here’s a tip from a foodie: Don’t miss out onPHOTO: SHEELA NARAYANAN - 524 words
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Article183 2012-02-03 17 STRESSED out looking for a vegetarian restaurant? Here’s good news: The Vegetarian Society of Singapore (VSS) has released the 2011 edition of the Singapore Vegetarian Food Guide. The book features over 100 restaurants of many cuisines and styles from organic eats to local favourites like laksa.183 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration237 2012-02-03 18 CABLE television service provider StarHub has added two new Hindi-language channels to its stable of Indian content. Channel V India (StarHub TV Channel 132), a music channel, and EROS Bollywood On Demand (StarHub TV Channel 142), showing the latest and vintage Bollywood hits like Ra.ONE237 words
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Article377 2012-02-03 19 THAIPUSAM Thaipusam, which will be celebrated on Feb 7, will see devotees of Lord Subramaniam (also known as Lord Murugan) fulfill their vows by carrying kavadis (wooden and metal arches) and milk pots from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Serangoon Road to the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple in Tank377 words
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Article, Illustration61 2012-02-03 19 BOOK LAUNCH Abhinav Bindra will launch his autobiography, A Shot At History: My Obsessive Journey to Olympic Gold, co-authoredby The Straits Times columnist Rohit Brijnath. Ticket: Admission is free for India Club members while others pay $35 per head (lunch provided). When: Feb 5, Noon61 words
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Article, Illustration201 2012-02-03 19 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which American author was the sixth child of John Marshall and Jane Clemens? a) Mark Twain b) Dan Brown c) Stephen King 2. The pattern of spots on which animal is named rosettes because they resemble the shape of a rose? a) King Cobra b) Giraffe201 words
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Advertisement197 2012-02-03 18 SRI SENPA6A VINAYAGAR TEMPLE 19, Ceylon Road, Singapore *****3 Tel: 6345 8176 Fax: 6344 2584 Emaikssvtmanager@gmail.com Facebook:www.facebook.com/srisenpagavinayagartemple THAIPOOSAM -07.02.2012(Tuesday; 7.30am Skantha Homam 8.30am Milkpot Procession on THAIPOOSAM DAY SRI NADARAJAR MUSICAL WORSHIP On 07.02.2012 Tuesday, Musical worship to Lord Sri Nadarajar at Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple. Well known carnatic musicians197 words
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Miscellaneous326 2012-02-03 19 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Eat in style 5 Petting-zoo animal 11 Major network 14 Frankenstein’s flunky 15 Parent or scared horse 16 “7 Faces of Doctor 17 Clock radio feature 19 “What think?” 20 Part of MIA 21 Member of a wedding party 23 Was nourished 24 Flashy trinket 26 Greet326 words
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Miscellaneous77 2012-02-03 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. DID YOU KNOW The Charminar is a massive arch built77 words
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Miscellaneous323 2012-02-03 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries Success is assured in important ventures for workers and businessmen. So a salary increment or promotion and profitable deals are on the cards. Taurus Investing in the share market will get you into financial trouble. Your children too could create tension and sudden problems. But323 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration150 2012-02-03 21 THE Indian national cricket team is having a hard time in Australia, having lost all four matches in the recently concluded Test series. But a cricket team fielded by the High Commission of India to Singapore restored some dignity by beating their counterparts from the AustralianPHOTO: HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA - 150 words
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Article305 2012-02-03 21 WORRIED that the rain will dampen your weekend cricket plans? Fret not, for the Seasoned Pro Indoor Cricket League 2012 is here. Singapore’s first ever indoor cricket league, which was launched in 2009, kicks off this year on Feb 5. Anyone can participate as long as305 words
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Article, Illustration1229 2012-02-03 22/23 ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN - Indian tennis players start off well in singles but soon become doubles experts. Why is this the case? ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN ankitav@sph.com.sg INDIA’S LEANDER Paes last week won his seventh men’s doubles Slam title at the Australian Open, taking his career Slam tally to 13. Martina Navratilova, onePHOTOS: AP, AFP - 1,229 words
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Article, Illustration949 2012-02-03 24 HARSHA BHOGLE - The time has come to look beyond Dravid, Laxman and Tendulkar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg THE middle of a series is an inopportune time to call for someone’s head. A tour selection is like a contract and you must wait to see the term through. Yes, players canPHOTOS: AFP, REUTERS - 949 words
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