Tabla, 4 May 2012
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Title Section23 2012-05-04 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SjSl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 062/03/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, MAY 04, 201223 words
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Article, Illustration840 2012-05-04 1 PADDY RANGAPPA - Indians seem to have a love-hate relationship with Singapore’s king of fruits PADDY RANGAPPA tabla@sph.com.sg Paddy Rangappa has been living in Singapore for over 11 years. He is a marketing professional who writes in his spare time. Read more on his blog: http://theflip-side.blogspot.com MANY years ago, when I840 words
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NEWS
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907 2012-05-04 2 / 3 KARAMJIT SINGH - S’PORE PROPERTY KARAMJIT SINGH karamjit@credo.com.sg This article was contributed by Credo Real Estate. Karamjit Singh is the managing director of the company. ON DEC 7, 2011, the Government introduced Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) to further “moderate investment demand for private residential property and907 words
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Article, Illustration737 2012-05-04 2 / 3 ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN - India’s central bank reduces repo rate by 50 basis points to spread cheer in real estate market INDIA PROPERTY ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN ankitav@sph.com.sg ON APRIL 17, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate for the first time since 2009 byPHOTOS: OLYMPIA, LOKHANDWALA INFRASTRUCTURE - 737 words
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Article, Illustration542 2012-05-04 5 LALIT KUMAR GOEL - Research on this front is gaining pace at NTU, which is teaming up with industry innovation LALIT KUMAR GOEL Dr Lalit Kumar Goel is a professor of power engineering at NTU’s School of Electrical Electronic Engineering, and is also the university’s director of admissions and financialPHOTO: NTU - 542 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration564 2012-05-04 4 MUDAR PATHERYA writes an open letter to the chief minister of West Bengal tabla@sph. com.sg DEAR exalted chief minister of West Bengal Ms Mamata Bandopadhyay. Praise works. I live next to a 192-acre Kolkata national park; never in 30 years have I seen more positive development there thanPHOTO: IANS - 564 words
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Advertisement71 2012-05-04 4 INDIAN JEWELLERY SHOW Aft emi Precious Jewellery ha Kama! Mo 4 f. 5th to 13th May 2012 The secrets of adorning jewels in style. T 16th to 20th May 2012 MANDARIN ORCHARD HOTEL 333, Main Tower, Orchard Road Singapore *****7 GRAND MERCURE ROXY HOTEL 50 East Coast Road, Roxy Square71 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration79 2012-05-04 6 Multi-ethnic new year... the Woodlands Indian Activity Executive Committee (IAEC) held the Rainbow New Year to celebrate the New Year in the South Asian and South-east Asian calendars on April 29 at the Woodlands Community Club. Held since 2010, the celebrations have various ethnic communities celebrating thePHOTO: WOODLANDS IAEC - 79 words
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Article, Illustration357 2012-05-04 6 Indian minister flies in to present former president Nathan with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award while George Yeo and Gopinath Pillai are feted at a reception for their awards THREE prominent Singaporeans were honoured in the space of three days at the residence of India’s high commissionerPHOTOS: INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION - 357 words
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Article, Illustration1029 2012-05-04 8 / 9 SHEELA NARAYANAN - SHEELA NARAYANAN I MISS the durian. Well the nostalgic Singaporean child in me does. I miss the days when my tough little Malaysian grandmother could make short work of a sackful of durians from the local plantation with her trusty parang or long knife. I miss1,029 words
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Article681 2012-05-04 8 / 9 SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO - SYLVIA TOH PAIK CHOO Sylvia Toh Paik Choo is one of Singapore’s top humour writers and is currently an editorial consultant with The New Paper. She has durian pulp running through her veins. WHY has the house of Estee Lauder not produced a skincare line made from durian?681 words
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Article, Illustration500 2012-05-04 10 Check out The Nautical IF YOU’RE looking to get away from the madding crowd who isn’t, especially after a stressful day at the office here’s a secret: Head for Sembawang, the northern suburb of Singapore which is enveloped in green and bordered by the sea. While some peoplePHOTOS: MCC LAND - 500 words
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444 2012-05-04 13 IN HIS his first comments on prominent economist Lim Chong Yah’s bold proposal for “shock therapy” to increase wages in Singapore, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said at the May Day rally on May 1 that he appreciated Professor Lim’s good intentions, but warned444 words
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singapore news
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Article66 2012-05-04 13 PART of the Singapore River will be moved so that an MRT line can be built under it. The Land Transport Authority and Korean builder GS Engineering Construction will dig a bow-shaped canal to divert the river. It will then clear the drained portion of66 words
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Article73 2012-05-04 13 SOME HDB flats have become more affordable because the “cash over valuation (COV)” payable to buy resale HDB flats fell in the last quarter, especially in less popular estates like Pasir Ris and Woodlands last quarter. They also fell in mature estates like73 words
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Article83 2012-05-04 21 5,892 HDB apartments changed hands in the first quarter, compared to 5,921 in the last three months of 2011 1,858kg Weight of India’s latest “eye in the sky” satellite, the heaviest launched by a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle till date 76Electronic signboards giving real-time traffic updates will be83 words
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Article, Illustration246 2012-05-04 21 “We’re cooking on all cylinders.” Marina Bay Sands’ parent firm Las Vegas Sands’ chief executive Sheldon Adelson after the casino reported record first quarter profits “These 33 days have been like 33 years.” Orissa MLA Jhina Hikaka’s wife Kaushalya, after he was released from captivity by Maoists onPHOTO: IANS - 246 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration362 2012-05-04 11 ELAVARASI MAHENDRAN - Girls from the secondary school win title for third time and also bag individual prizes ELAVARASI MAHENDRAN Elavarasi Mahendran is a sub-editor with Tamil Murasu. THE 10th season of Sorkalam a Tamil debating competition for secondary school students in Singapore saw the defending champions in fullPHOTO: ARUN RAMU - 362 words
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Article, Illustration282 2012-05-04 12 SAMYUKTA RAVI SHANKAR - 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) SAMYUKTA RAVI SHANKAR, Class 10 CBSE SO, IT was oncePHOTOS: NPS - 282 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration166 2012-05-04 12 KAUSHIK VISHWANATH - KAUSHIK VISHWANATH, Class IB Year 1 THE young Class 5 students had their own graduation ceremony recently, during which they proudly marched forward to secondary school. They reminisced and thanked their teachers and received their scrolls in makeshift mortarboards. The students also received badges declaring them as166 words
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Article, Illustration202 2012-05-04 12 AALEKHYA REDDAM - AALEKHYA REDDAM, Class IB Year 1 OUR Class 12 CBSE batch has completed the board examinations. The strenuous preparation and hard work bore fruit as the students’ parents proudly witnessed their graduation ceremony recently. Many of the students have already been placed in foreign universities202 words
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Advertisement214 2012-05-04 11 “My exposure at GIIS has helped me excel in various spheres at the University of California, Berkeley.” Ms Radhika Kannan University of California, Berkeley GIIS Queenstown Campus student from 2003-2011 (2012 Testimonial) Global Indian International School has set its sights sky high and received recognition for its exemplary academic standards214 words
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Advertisement144 2012-05-04 13 DPS PKIIIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Torch (Bearers in the (FieCd of (Education... Heartiest Congratulations to our Young Mathematicians for their outstanding performance in the International Mathematics Olympiad (IMO). The School Math Quotient Report is an impressive testament to our commitment to excellence. w ■> Diq Q ■> r—^ L' E S144 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration759 2012-05-04 14 ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN - He wants just to entertain, even if he comes across as inane because his audience wants him this way ANKITA PANDEY VALLIKAPPEN ankitav@sph.com.sg N THE latest trailers of his next film Rowdy I Rathore, Akshay Kumar looks you straight in the eye, twirls his 1960s bandit-like moustache andPHOTOS: IANS - 759 words
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Article, Illustration118 2012-05-04 15 Finalists all... Bharatham 2012, organised by the Toa Payoh West CC Indian Activity Executive Committee, saw 51 participants, many of them expatriates. The finals, divided into two groups 11 years and below and 12-17 years old saw tough competition. Subiksha Ganesan, Adithi Naveen Bhat, Vidisha Ahire and LakshmiPHOTO: IAEC TOA PAYOH WEST CC - 118 words
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Article, Illustration350 2012-05-04 15 SHE is from Himachal Pradesh but her first movie was in Kannada in 2010. Her second was in Telugu followed by one in Punjabi. And now she’s making news in Bollywood with Vicky Donor. But Yami Gautam’s journey to stardom started earlier. She began withPHOTO: IANS - 350 words
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Article, Illustration585 2012-05-04 16 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Musical keeps choreographer on her toes SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg COMPARED to her younger sister, Shruti Merchant, who has the energy of a dynamo, Bollywood’s busiest choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant (right) comes across as relaxed and in her own words, “chilled”. The Merchant sisters585 words
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FOOD
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Article, Illustration511 2012-05-04 17 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Just off the main bustle in Little India, a Singapore Indian chef is serving delicious European cuisine SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg FOR someone who is not a big fan of duck most Indians I know aren’t I will have chef Ratha Krishnan’s duck confit any dayPHOTOS: SHEELA NARAYANAN - 511 words
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Advertisement272 2012-05-04 17 Reward yourself with our special dining perks. Enjoy 15% off* a la carte menu with CIMB Credit Cards at The Black Sheep Cafe 35 Mayo Street Tel: 6292 5772 Valid with a minimum spending of S$50 on a la carte menu. Other terms and conditions apply. Please refer to www.cimbbank.com.sg272 words
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Advertisement193 2012-05-04 18 KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE. KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE 444 Serangoon Road Singapore *****6 (Opposite Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple) Tel: 6392 4158 Working Hours: 9am to 8pm. Closed On Mondays. CENTRE FOR TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS The fully equipped treatment centre offers all facilities for Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic193 words
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Page 18 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous526 2012-05-04 18 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries You’ll feel very energetic and this will help you in your work and execution of your plans. A good time for family and social activities. Taurus Your health could be problematic. Love and marital relationships will improve but your children could give you some problems and, in526 words
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RELAX
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Article415 2012-05-04 19 EXHIBITION G Pune property expo by Bhandari Associates Namrata Group. Free admission. When: May 5 6, 10am Where: Room 3A, Level 3, Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre Contact: 8379-2653 or log on to www.indiprops.com GLife Matters an exhibition organised by SPH’s Classified department to promote active ageing in415 words
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Article, Illustration212 2012-05-04 19 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which of these is used to refer to data transfer rates in modem? a) Dps b) Baud c) Byte 2. For his role in which of these films did Jean Dujardin win the Oscar for best actor this year? a) The Descendants b) The Artist c)212 words
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Article, Illustration46 2012-05-04 19 SEMINAR Mika performs at Virasat a conference on Indian real estate market, plus latest real estate offerings from India. For admission, call 9641-9151. When: May 4, 6pm Where: Stamford Hall, Raffles City Convention Centre, Hotel Fairmont Singapore, 80 Bras Basah Road46 words
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Page 19 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous356 2012-05-04 19 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 A gallon’s 16 5 Printer’s colour 9 Less common 14 Word with “fire” or “harlequin” 15 Ear flap 16 Affix for “mentioned” 17 Feeling one’s oats 18 Ablutionary vessel 19 Tied up 20 Made the acquaintance of 21 They may be stuffed for politicians 23 Where the356 words
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Miscellaneous50 2012-05-04 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 uniquedigits going across and down over the large grid. G For solutions, turn to next page. Now, now, don’t cheat50 words
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Miscellaneous29 2012-05-04 20 SOLUTIONS 1. Baud 2. The Artist 3. Salad 4. Crossword Puzzle 5. Severn bore 9. Chess 10. Road runner crossword sudoku 6. Gorbachev 7. Limericks 8. Pressure cooker quiz29 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration912 2012-05-04 22 / 23 PRASENJIT K. BASU - Injuries force her to focus on doubles Different Strokes SANIA MIRZA PRASENJIT K. BASU tabla@sph.com.sg Prasenjit K. Basu is an economist by profession and a keen tennis enthusiast. He blogs about Indian tennis at www.sports-india.com BEFORE Sania Mirza soared like a comet through the912 words
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Article, Illustration877 2012-05-04 22 / 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - Are Chennai and Mumbai teams in IPL being overcome by fear of losing? columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg `JONATHAN Wilson’s very academic dissection, in The Guardian this week, of Barcelona and the team’s outgoing coach Pep Guardiola’s decline is worthy of much analysis. This is a shortishPHOTO: AFP - 877 words
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