Tabla, 13 April 2012

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

Microfilm: NL32377
Total Pages: 34
1 36 Tabla
Page thumbnail Page 1
  • Title Section
    Lock icon Masthead
    26 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MM U NITY SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, APRIL 13,2012 S|2l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 062/03/2012
    26 words
  • Article, Illustration
    Lock icon IPL bubble
    1292 1  -  Is the Indian T20 league struggling for viewership? ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN ankitav@sph.com.sg THE Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 cricket tournament has often been compared with football’s biggest spectacles, the Barclays Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. But for some, it is a crass manipulation of the game
    PHOTO: AFP; PHOTOS: AFP  -  1,292 words
  • Page 1 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 1 Advertisements Column 1
      186 1 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM Z^ST7ll sm Complimentary meal for all Mothers who dine with three other adults on Mother’s Day, or a 25% Discount on total food bill. Reservations Reservations 6735 0203/ 6474 0204 6725 3213 i 1 Cuscaden Road #03-02 Blk Dempsey Hill The Regent Singapore #01 -04 INDIAN
      186 words
Page thumbnail Page 2
Page thumbnail Page 3
  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 3 Advertisements Column 1
      336 3 0 W A vv A -J > ’r 7 /■a 1 f V, *V 222 +V SP 7 MINERVA MUMBAI’S NEW LANDMARK Overlooking the beautiful Mahalakshmi Racecourse and the Arabian Sea, Minerva is poised to redefine the standards of luxury living in Mumbai Be it the iconic elevation or meticulously
      336 words
Page thumbnail Page 4
  • INDIA
    • Article
      Lock icon 9,618 seats, 560,000 applicants
      436 4 Hot competition for IIT seats as more girls join the race WHILE the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) alumni from across the world were winding up their two-day meeting in Singapore, aspiring candidates for an IIT seat this year were making last-minute preparations in India. Such
      436 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon IITians gather in Singapore
      237 4 MORE than 600 alumni of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) based here and overseas got together for the first time in Singapore over the Easter weekend. Addressing the gathering, called Pan IIT Apac 2012, were Singapore ministers, while former president S.R. Nathan did a book-signing
      237 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Mantri rises
      496 6 Bangalore-based developer is on the fast track... and is hosting a property show in Singapore IN WHICH south Indian city is the region’s tallest residential tower coming up? Some of you may have got it right with Bangalore. Mantri Pinnacle, with 46 storeys, is just one of Mantri
      496 words
  • Page 4 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 4 Advertisements Column 1
      23 4 1980 Milk Sugar Cocoa Cocoa Powder Milk Powder Soy Protein Isolate Ascorbic Acid Sodium Selenite Cellulose Gum Soy Lecithin Chromium Chloride Polyglycerol Polyricinoleate
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 5
  • Page 5 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 5 Advertisements Column 1
      207 5 www.mantri.in manTRi Inviting you to invest in South India’s finest residences. manTRi Where nature is home Alpyne 2? 1 JJ Address Banashankari 5th Stage Homes 2/3 BHK Penthouses Area 975 sq. ft. to 1860 sq. ft. Budget 34 lacs onwards* manTRi Everything is close to you SCFCAIlV Homes Bangalore -J*
      207 words
Page thumbnail Page 6
Page thumbnail Page 7
  • Page 7 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 7 Advertisements Column 1
      416 7 JOHAR'S f S'JAlJ&rJCffj'iA 9 on the newest m v 4 i B COLORS CHANNEL Channels 30 and 652 7££()/■* U colors so? viacoMB *V MTV INDIA CHANNEL Channels 31 and 658 ft III lilt i 0 0 BOLLYWOOD H—rATii -H iHSiii MMMBpPniimM s•It Terms and Conditions Promotion ends 13 May
      416 words
Page thumbnail Page 8
  • SINGAPORE
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Five factors of success
      704 8  -  Ordinary people can be extraordinary with passion and courage 360 degrees DR R THEYVENDRAN Dr R. Theyvendran is MDIS’ secretary-general and the chairman/managing director of Stamford Media International. THERE are no short cuts to success. While I believe that success is up to the individual, in
      704 words
    • Article
      Lock icon tabla!
      81 10 8.8Percentage of widowed/divorced or separated individuals in Tamil Nadu in 2010. The figure is the highest among Indian states $245 Average room rate of Singapore hotels in 2011 Rs452.5 crores Value of one-acre land and building Hindustan Unilever sold in Mumbai US$69.7 billion Value of IT exports from India
      81 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon IT’S ONLY words
      284 10 “The women in Hindi cinema are more assertive though no less beautiful (than yesteryear ones), they often smoke on screen and they are equal to men.” Veteran cinema writer and critic Bhaichand Patel “Prez n I enjoyed Lunch with #Rahul #Gandhi and #PMSingh. lovely meal. Much to
      PHOTO: IANS  -  284 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon More bling in Little India
      515 12  -  Kerala jeweller Joyalukkas sets up shop in Singapore AJIT V. ABRAHAM abrahama@sph.com.sg FOR more than 50 years, Joyalukkas Jewellery has been catering to the jewellery needs of the people of Kerala. Established in 1956, the company now has a presence in nine countries India, Bahrain,
      PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOYALUKKAS JEWELLERY  -  515 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Take part in Tamil writer’s journey
      383 16  -  TAMILAVEL Tamilavel is a correspondent with Tamil Murasu. AS A young man who had moved to Singapore from Johor in the 1940s, Mr P. Krishnan (left) was passionate about the Tamil language. He had made Singapore his home after his high school exams and
      383 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fight obesity with ayurveda
      606 17 MOST people are not very sure about the definition of obesity. They know it means overweight, but how does one fall into the “obese” category? One method used to measure obesity is body mass index (BMI). Anything between 20 and 25 is considered ideal, while anyone
      PHOTO: AYUSH AYURVEDIC  -  606 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Zap zits and freckles
      406 17  -  LOOKING GOOD Dr Komathy Rajaratnam This fortnightly column by Dr Komathy Rajaratnam (founder of The Lifestyle Clinic at 16-03 Camden Medical Centre, tel: 6733-0788) will deal with beauty and aesthetic issues relevant to the Indian body type. ACNE MANY of us have faced this problem at
      406 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Ambassador Pillai honoured
      798 18 / 19  -  Malayalee association to celebrate his being conferred the Padma Shri award with a dinner PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg HE WEARS many hats. But the 75-year-old Singaporean is well known for his work as a diplomat, businessman and academician. Ambassador Gopinath Pillai, as he is popularly called, has now
      PHOTOS: PIB  -  798 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fifth Indian international school in S’pore
      632 20  -  KB International from Tamil Nadu will use technology to stand out AJIT V. ABRAHAM abrahama@sph.com.sg IN JURONG East, inside what used to be a local primary school, a new Indian international school is ready to welcome its first batch of students. KB International School
      632 words
    • Article
      Lock icon NS enlistment hits 900,000
      218 23 ON APRIL 8, Singapore reached a milestone the 900,000th man to undergo national service (NS) since it was introduced in 1967. Joining the previous generations who have gone through the familiar rite of passage in the last 45 years were 3,462 recruits, who became newly-mint-ed soldiers
      218 words
    • Singapore news
      • Article
        Lock icon PM Lee’s worries
        148 23 PRIME Minister Lee Hsien Loong is worried about two trends he sees in Singapore and has warned that they stand in the way of a cohesive community. One is a possible growing divide between Singaporeans and new arrivals, whether new citizens, permanent residents or foreign workers. The
        148 words
      • Article
        Lock icon No rise in water prices
        130 23 ELECTRICITY prices have gone up. Food prices have gone up. But water prices will remain unchanged this year, said Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, in Parliament on April 9. “I am not making any announcements on new rates or new
        130 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Cut in healthcare subsidy for PRs
        105 23 HEALTHCARE subsidies for permanent residents (PRs) will be cut from the third quarter of this year, as part of moves to sharpen the difference in benefits for Singapore citizens and PRs. The adjustments will mean that subsidies for PRs in most income bands will
        105 words
  • Page 8 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 8 Advertisements Column 1
      38 8 1963 Tomato Puree Modified Cornflour Tomatoes Fructose Corn Syrup 2012 Vinegar Citric Acid Salt Wheat Flour Acesulfame Potassium Ascorbic Acid Monopotassium Phosphate Milk Proteins E1442 (modified starch) E300 (acidity regulators) E330 (acidity regulators) Stains have evolved. Unilever 2012
      38 words
Page thumbnail Page 9
  • Page 9 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 9 Advertisements Column 1
      1374 9 Advertisement The Indian Tourism experience is rooted in diversity. Diversity in terms of landscape from the High Himalayas to Sun Kissed beaches, from spiritual experiences to heritage monuments, from the lush rainforests to the mysterious deserts. India has everything and more to offer a traveler. Singaporeans have always considered India
      1,374 words
Page thumbnail Page 10
  • Page 10 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 10 Advertisements Column 1
      33 10 1976 Oranges Orange Pulp Orange Concentrate Sugar Sucrose Glucose Milk Solids '/r A N ‘v 2012 b Calcium Phosphate High-Fructose Corn Syrup Citric Acid E102 (colouring) Sodium Citrate E412 (stabilizers) Stains have evolved
      33 words
Page thumbnail Page 11
Page thumbnail Page 12
  • Page 12 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 12 Advertisements Column 1
      99 12 Yoar ScKoo! i*Out ndin V it Aval School m International School Your Child's Stairway To Success Omit ScJnool Oampus Tt Open House VenU 2 S-’gapore609 S 789 L ftVenU T &?o6 P rn g SPECIAL EARLY ENROLMENT PROMOTION! Get a Special Scholarship for Your Child! Get Special Tuition Fee Scheme
      99 words
Page thumbnail Page 13
  • Page 13 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 13 Advertisements Column 1
      224 13 World Premiere of TAJ EXPRESS A Bollywood Musical Extravaganza tabla* *y, f m r A publication of sp Presents s c V/! A QUINTESSENCE PRODUCTION f y.vfjv I *.*<r V :v j r m a <i' f HjTv |WPR> tv 4a it' v- 1 A Musical Journey Through Kaleidoscopic India
      224 words
Page thumbnail Page 14 / 15
  • BUSINESS
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Water way to grow
      946 14 / 15  -  biz matters: R. Ananthan (Managing director, MattenPlant) PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg IF YOU have the will, you can make it happen. Adversity then just becomes a hurdle that you side-step, as has been demonstrated by Mr R. Ananthan. In fact, the more you hear about his life
      946 words
    • biz notes
      • Article
        Lock icon GIC to pick up stake in India’s Marico
        121 14 / 15 INDIAN consumer goods maker Marico plans to sell a 4.56 per cent stake in the company to two foreign investors for up to Rs500 crores to fund acquisition of the personal care business of Paras from Reckitt Benckiser. One of the firms
        121 words
      • Article
        Lock icon India car sales up after drop
        102 14 / 15 SALES of cars in India slowed to 2.19 per cent in the financial year which ended on March 31. In the previous year car sales had a roaring 29 per cent growth. However, sales look set to hit a smooth path and industry experts
        102 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Kolkata first to get 4G
        69 14 / 15 BHARTI Airtel has announced a first in India. The company started offering high-speed Internet services using fourth-generation (4G) telecommunications technology in Kolkata on April 10. “Today’s launch is a major milestone for India and Airtel,” Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal said in a statement. The
        69 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Indian firms invest US$2.7b overseas in March
        93 14 / 15 THIS amount is a jump of 37.6 per cent over the previous month, according to the Reserve Bank of India. The Financial Express newspaper reported that among the firms, ABG Shipyard through its wholly owned subsidiary invested US$80 million in Singapore. Mercator Lines,
        93 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon No time? Try VIP service for Indian passport and visas
      437 14 / 15 VFS Global also offers 24/7 services at Little India office WHEN the Indian High Commission in Singapore announced in February that it was appointing two new firms as outsourcing agents for visa, passport and consular services, some were concerned. There
      437 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon SING
      6 14 / 15 Rs41 US$0.79 A$0.76 ¤0.60 £0.50
      6 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon US
      13 14 / 15 RS51.44 A$0.96 ¤0.76 £0.62 S$1.25 Exchange rates as of April 12, 2012
      13 words
  • Page 14 / 15 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 14 / 15 Advertisements Column 1
      53 14 / 15 m V. >V-. -4 r V, nr K e: -a=i. *ST" ■■vOTU^BMR v ms? L>^1 'xte*SfP' jfl 8©SS > I? ;^5» u' If it happens once, it could happen again. Stop the cycle before it starts. aware Call us for advice and support. Monday to Friday from 3pm to 9.30pm
      53 words
Page thumbnail Page 16
  • Page 16 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 16 Advertisements Column 1
      94 16 6D Kerala fr $840 $345 approx. taxes. Grp dep. 26 May '12 11D East Europe fr $2588 $775 approx. taxes. Grp dep. 08 Jun '12 For more info contact us at: Tel: 6419 0753 6419 0754 tours@mustafa.com.sg TA***** A k r Shahnaz* Husain Pioneer in Ayurvedic Herbal Care Diamond Skin
      94 words
Page thumbnail Page 17
  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 17 Advertisements Column 1
      100 17 Ilifeslyle ini REJUVENATE- ENHANCE PRESERVE 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
      100 words
Page thumbnail Page 18 / 19
  • Page 18 / 19 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 / 19 Advertisements Column 1
      42 18 / 19 f c f f) Congratulations! Hearty Felicitations to Ambassador Gopinath Pillai BBM/BAR on his receiving the ma 4 ifiree //tc<tr</ J* from the Republic of India. //v'///.' Dr. and Mrs. V.P. Nair and Family (Dr. Dinesh and Mr. Rajesh) jT Viv \S%
      42 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 / 19 Advertisements Column 2
      47 18 / 19 c Congratulations! Hearty Felicitations to Ambassador Gopinath Pillai BBM/BAR on his receiving the ma ree from the Republic of India. W O b /ft: Ms. Swapna Dayanandan Ms. Bhargavan Sujatha Mrs. and Mr. Paliath Mohandas Mrs. and Mr. P. K. Koshy V U. 4 o h V
      47 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 18 / 19 Advertisements Column 3
      157 18 / 19 ■'v N I I n -s C Congratulations! Hearty Felicitations to Ambassador Gopinath Pillai BBM/BAR on his receiving the tma Qmree /^W/yv/ Os from the Republic of India. Srikumar K.J. Sheelasrikumar and Family Sonu Nair Remya and Family Sadasivan Nair Sujatha Nair and Family Harish Kavitha and Family Vineesh Maya
      157 words
Page thumbnail Page 20
  • Page 20 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 20 Advertisements Column 1
      178 20 B.I.N DAWOOD CARGO LOGISTICS PTE. LTD 3 Cuff Road, Singapore *****4 DELIVERY iioioiMfliioniioio: OR CITY IN INDIA SEA CARGO 30Kg +10 Kg (Free) or Electrical, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS $9.00 Perkg free: packing; 9422 2306 FREE PICK-UP' 6341 7374! Safe and Express'Delivery *We are a specialist in House moving to India from
      178 words
Page thumbnail Page 21
  • EDUCATION
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Fight cancer... and study
      590 21 Mumbai open university to set up centre in hospital to cater for young cancer patients Indo-Asian News Service WHEN cancer strikes, the effects can be devastating. And when the victims are young, very often they are unable to continue with their education. However, when treatment starts
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS  -  590 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon In the company of birds
      332 22  -  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) ANKITHA KRISHNAMOORTHY, Class 9B IGCSE USUALLY the week following
      PHOTOS: NPS  -  332 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Making new friends
        174 22  -  NICOLE PEREIRA, Class IB Year 1 THE Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) is a self-help group that works to uplift the Indian community in Singapore. SINDA’s key thrusts are in education, family services and active collaboration. Our school, in association with SIND A, invited 20 children aged
        174 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon I’m an iPod, he’s an iPad
        145 22  -  VIDUSHI SINHA, Class 9A IGCSE GADGETS and Gizmos Day was celebrated recently by the Pre-K students, who all came dressed as the latest gadgets and gizmos. The costume ideas were very innovative in design, from T-shirts that had pictures of iPods to cardboard cut-outs
        145 words
  • Page 21 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 21 Advertisements Column 1
      141 21 “The Global Montessori Plus Programme has made my daughter a future ready learner.” Ms Purti Dubey Parent of Ananya Dubey, K2, GIIS Queenstown Campus The Global Montessori Plus Programme is a proven, innovative model for kindergarten education, incorporating the best of Montessori practices and pre-school education to learning. The Global
      141 words
Page thumbnail Page 22
Page thumbnail Page 23
  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 23 Advertisements Column 1
      23 23 DedicatedToExcellence QualifiedAndD KindergartenMorning&Afternoon Sessions IntegratedEarlyYearsProgramme OptimumStudentTeacherRatio Spacious,WellEquippedClassrooms LightBagDayProgramme IntegratedCurriculum OutstandingSportsFacilities ExcellentScienceLabFacilities NewlyRenovatedComputerLab WithLatestSoftware National&International EducationalTrips&Tours ConductsUNSW&OlympiadExams Multi-facetedECA&CCA Island-wideSecureTransportSystem IGCSE&GCE,A-Level IndianICSE&ISCCurriculum AdmissionsopenforKindergarten2012-2013&PrimaryforAcademicYear Aneducationfortheheart&soul,aneducationforthemind&body, avalue–basededucationwithequalopportunities.
      23 words
Page thumbnail Page 24
  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon She quits law to...
      630 24  -  take up acting and finds herself in Taj Express lead TAJ EXPRESS, presented by SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg THROWING in the towel on a burgeoning law career would send most Indian parents into cardiac arrest, but when Pallavi Sharda gainfully employed as a lawyer in Melbourne decided
      630 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Get your Taj Express tickets now
      160 24 HAVE you bought your tickets yet for this musical extravaganza? Tickets are going fast for the Taj Express produced and directed by Shruti Merchant and choreographed by her older sister Bollywood dance choreographer Vaibhavi. This two-hour musical will feature India’s diverse culture and heritage
      160 words
    • Article
      Lock icon Dance your way to the Taj Express world premiere
      157 24 IF YOU haven’t sent in your dance video, what are you waiting for? Get your groove on for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the world premiere of Taj Express. If you are between 13 and 19 years
      157 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Hey, is that the Indian PM?
      560 25 No, he’s a look-alike playing the PM in film about the Dowry Act Indo-Asian News Service AS HE walks slowly, wearing a white kurta-py-jama and a light blue turban, anyone could mistake him for the most powerful man in India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS  -  560 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Asin on the rise
      641 26  -  Parlaying her south Indian film chops in Hindi cinema, Asin is going from strength to strength SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg ASIN Thottumkal must be heaving a big sigh of relief this week. That big ensemble comedy, Housefull 2, despite the mauling from the critics, is considered a
      641 words
    • mirch masala
      • Article
        Lock icon Amitabh’s tweeting panic
        191 26 TWEET at your own peril... that seems to be the lesson that Amitabh Bachchan is learning this week after a casual mention on his Twitter account that he was going for a CT-scan at the Seven Hills Hospital, where he had been operated on almost two months
        191 words
      • Article
        Lock icon Rare diseases in Indian cinema
        94 26 BOLLYWOOD loves rare diseases and so far it has depicted progeria, autism, dyslexia, Alzheimer’s, Asperger Syndrome the stuff of documentaries is now film fodder. And, to show it is serious, it’s investing money in creating awareness of rare diseases through commercial scripts, stars and effective
        94 words
      • Article, Illustration
        Lock icon Working with De Niro, Cooper was amazing, says Anupam
        85 26 HE MAY be a veteran actor but Anupam Kher was a fan when he had a chance to work with Robert De Niro and director David O’Russell in The Silver Linings Playbook, calling it his “most exhilarating experience”. “Shooting for The
        85 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon Aware of her roots
      342 27  -  Singaporean dancer Shantha Ratii celebrates her homecoming with a charity dance performance Sheela Narayanan LIKE a nomad going from one town to the next, classical Indian dancer Shantha Ratii has finally decided to call Singapore home again. And she is celebrating it by holding a charity
      342 words
Page thumbnail Page 25
  • Page 25 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 25 Advertisements Column 1
      196 25 Dance meets mathematics, strategy and martial arts. Art lovers in Singapore are in for a delightful treat. Shantha Ratii, foremost Kuchipudi dancer, will marry dance, mathematics and martial arts with guest performer Antonio Vargas, a celebrated flamenco maestro, in her upcoming performance, Sourabhham, in support of AWARE on the 21
      196 words
Page thumbnail Page 26
Page thumbnail Page 27
  • Page 27 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 27 Advertisements Column 1
      41 27 CARGO LOGISTICS PTE. LTD. 42, Cuff Road, Singapore *****2 9650 4030 9650 4050 DOOR TO DOOR jGjO _r j _ri and above 9*9 l\ OAF1QO Minimum 10kg $3.00 Kg Electrical Electronic Goods: $4.50 Kg FREE PICK UP! (Min 25kg) FREE PACKING!
      41 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 27 Advertisements Column 2
      130 27 SAJID NADIADWALA S f a r directed by SAJID KHAN 1 WWW i»: I Kerala Ayurveda Centre OPERATING HOURS: .00am to 8.00pm 444 Serangoon Road Singapore *****6 (Opposite Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple) Vei: 63 92 4 1 58 < Y o <ldlu -i>n: <Cd\KDZ LU>-LiJ Thalam-Calming improves the quality of
      130 words
Page thumbnail Page 28
  • Page 28 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 28 Advertisements Column 1
      79 28 OTION FOR APRIL 2012 f Dewars 'White Labcf fa 1 FOR 1 @$199 1 FOR 1 @$145 DISCOUNT COUPON VALID UNTILL 30 APRIL 2012 Terms and Conditions Apply HEINEKEN 1 FOR 1 @$11 TIGER 1 FOR 1 $9 VESAKHI DAY PROMOTION OPEN 10AM TILL LATE ON 14th AND 22nd APRIL
      79 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 28 Advertisements Column 2
      66 28 COURIERS LOGISTICS WORLDWIDE DELIVERY SERVICE SUPER SPECIAL OFFER TO INDIA AIR CARGO 25kg 5.50 Kg Electrical Electronics 8 Kg SEA CARGO Supersaver Pack 60 Box Electrical, Electronics 4 Kg £5[hJa6lf)6BT {§*****11) 6U6DIJ We Deliver your Shipments Clothes Food items, Kitchen utensils Other Households Electrical Electronics Furniture) to your loved ones
      66 words
  • Page 28 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 28 Miscellaneous Column 1
      334 28 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries Your outstanding performance will win you your superiors’ respect. Do not delay finalising any new deals. Windfalls may boost your monetary position. Taurus Success will be yours in whatever you undertake at this time. But be cautious about inking new deals and curb your speculative tendencies. Gemini
      334 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 28 Miscellaneous Column 2
      245 28 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 3.30pm SONY ENT: Karan Arjun 5pm STAR PLUS: Dil 9pm VASANTHAM: Osthe 10pm ZEE CINEMA: Mujhse Shaadi Karogi Mn VTV: Gouravam sunday 1pm VASANTHAM: Urumi 2pm STAR PLUS: Rascals 2.30pm SONY ENT: Tashan 4pm COLORS: Hum Tum Aur Ghost 4pm VASANTHAM: Koodal Nagar 6pm STAR GOLD: Rann
      245 words
Page thumbnail Page 29
  • RELAX
    • Article
      Lock icon what’s on
      378 29 GAMES Indian Traditional Games Festival 2012, organised by Vivekanand Seva Sangh. Free admission. When: April 15, 8.30am Where: Global Indian International School, East Coast Campus, 82 Cheviot Hills Conact: 9202-3053 or log on to www.vss.org.sg/itg2012 EXHIBITION GSree Maha Mariamman Temple holds a book fair in conjunction with the
      378 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon QUIZ
      222 29  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which of these was used in the first successful human attempts at flying? a) Propellers b) Balloons c) Gliders 2. The Royal Mint, in partnership with the Royal Academy, unveiled the first ever UK Gold Kilo coin to commemorate which event? a) London Olympics 2012 b)
      222 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon hot pick OF THE WEEK
      48 29 PROPERTY EXHIBITION Indian Property Show by Sumansa Exhibitions showcases top Indian developers and a wide range of properties from cities across India. Free admission. When: April 14 15, 11am Where: Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hall 401 Contact: Log on to www.IndianPropertyShow.com
      48 words
  • Page 29 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 29 Advertisements Column 1
      55 29 Onthc auspicious lay ofAkshaya/ Thiritiyos, 23 April pick, jewellery that's as special asyoic m m ««2 W *<* Guaranteed 916 Gold. 24 months Instalment Plan No Interest Diamonds Birth Stones Rasi Stones Made To Order Exchange Old Jewellery For New FIRMA JEWELLERY PTE LTD 107 Serangoon Road (S) *****2 Tel:
      55 words
  • Page 29 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 29 Miscellaneous Column 1
      320 29 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Outpouring, as of words 6 Celt or Highlander 10 Blimp-shaped 14 Bengal beast 15 Country bumpkin 16 “Little Caesar” gangster 17 Vegas attractions or distractions 20 An eccentric 21 Yet to be decided 22 90-degree angle creator 23 “Beat it, kitty!” 24 Informational unit 28 Diet successfully
      320 words
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 29 Miscellaneous Column 2
      50 29 SUDOKU G For solutions, turn to next page. Now, now, don’t cheat 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 uniquedigits going across and down over the large grid.
      50 words
Page thumbnail Page 30
  • Page 30 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 1
      226 30 ■fci'n nnl r r- dfi reading ‘Facial Waxing ‘Manicure Q-fenna Colouring ‘Pedicure Home Service very reasonable rates Call or SMS 9730 4615 Tor Ladies OnCy Experienced Beautician required. Please call 9730 4615. Pre-Launch Developer Discount 14th and 15th (Sat Sun) 1 Study 2 Bedroom 2 Study 3 bedroom 4 bedroom
      226 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 2
      238 30 A Free Health Talk By Dr N.Baskaran Health Is Wealth This talk can bring great changes in your health and lifestyle Venue: No. 10, Eunos Road 8, #12-10, Singapore Post Office Centre Singapore *****0 Time: 5.00pm Date: Sunday 15 th April 2012 For further details, call Venu at 8148 4706
      238 words
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 30 Advertisements Column 3
      166 30 To place an ad in tabla! call Kalwant at 9171-4327 or Ajit at 9693-0266 or e-mail tabla@sph.com.sg DPS International School is looking for 10 to 12 personnel (male/ female) School Employees Responsibilities include: Cleaning duties and childcare support General duties Singaporeans, PRs, Malaysians of all ages, please approach the school
      166 words
  • Page 30 Miscellaneous
    • Miscellaneous
      Lock icon Page 30 Miscellaneous Column 1
      30 30 SOLUTIONS 1. Balloons 2. London Olympics 2012 3. Lungs 4. Spider 5. Cinderella 9. Salt 10. White sudoku crossword 6. A sea breeze 7. Japan 8. Sun Temple, Konark quiz
      30 words
Page thumbnail Page 31
  • FOOD
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon A mixed bag of goodies
      542 31  -  It’s Western with a twist of Japanese curry included at Ma Maison SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg BEING Asian and living in Singapore, it is easy to be a culinary adventurer. And when fusion is involved, it is good to have an open mind and a willing
      PHOTOS: SHEELA NARAYANAN  -  542 words
  • Page 31 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 31 Advertisements Column 1
      309 31 Reward yourself with our special dining perks. Enjoy10% off*à la carte items with CIMB Credit Cards at Ma Maison Bugis Junction #02-51 Tel: 6338 4819 The Central #03-96 Tel: 6327 8122 PARCO Marina Bay P3-03 Tel: 6338 9391 Valid till 31 December 2012. Other terms and conditions apply. Please refer
      309 words
Page thumbnail Page 32
  • SPORTS
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon The league that never was
      1194 32  -  Will India’s Premier League Soccer, that was set up with such gusto, ever take off? NOVY KAPADIA in New Delhi tabla@sph.com.sg Novy Kapadia is an experienced football writer, columnist, broadcaster and analyst for both radio and television. He has been regularly writing and doing commentary
      PHOTOS: AFP, AIFF  -  1,194 words
    • Article, Illustration
      Lock icon India, your sport needs you
      949 33  -  That’s the message from Wisden as it attempts to save Test cricket columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE ¯tabla@sph.com.sg THE latest edition of the Wisden Cricket Almanack makes a plea to world cricket that needs to be made Test cricket needs to be strengthened and nurtured but interestingly
      PHOTO: AFP  -  949 words
Page thumbnail Page 33
  • Page 33 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 33 Advertisements Column 1
      133 33 “Don’t wait to buy real estate. Buy real estate and wait” FOR SALE Melville Park at Simei 2 Bedroom +1 Study, 1,044 sqft. High Floor Unblocked View, Comer Unit, Blk 20 Low Maintenance, Full Condo Facilities. Owner Asking: $850K Nego. Selling Vacant. BLUEWATERS 2 under FIRE SALE! 999 Years Leasehold
      133 words
Page thumbnail Page 34
  • Page 34 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 34 Advertisements Column 1
      137 34 HELLO, SINGAPORE! E Wi m ill m J 1 IMLi M| 2z_ J r THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE JEWELLER IS OPENING ON THURSDAY, 19 APRIL 2012, 6 PM AT SERANGOON ROAD, SINGAPORE Welcome to the Joyalukkas experience... Widest collection of jewellery designs Breathtaking choice of gold jewellery collections Exquisite options of
      137 words
Page thumbnail Page 35
  • Page 35 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 35 Advertisements Column 1
      521 35 PROPERTY SHOW THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY MICA (P) 062/03/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, APRIL 13,2012 14 ,h 15 th April 2012 I Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore PROPERTY SHOW 14 th 15 th April 2012 I Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore Indian Property Show
      521 words
Page thumbnail Page 36
  • Page 36 Advertisements
    • Advertisement
      Lock icon Page 36 Advertisements Column 1
      365 36 V k k OFFERS! Property®, Dhamaka PRIZES! DISCOUNTS! rv 1. Investor’s Clinic Offer: Book a Property to enter a raffle draw to win two return air tickets to India. 2. Amrapali Offer: Book a home and win a foreign trip for a couple 3. Mantri Offer: Visit our stall for
      365 words