Tabla, 23 November 2012
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Title Section22 2012-11-23 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION22 words
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Article, Illustration1382 2012-11-23 1 SUREKHA KADAPA-BOSE - Expensive, crowded apartments; long commutes; frantic pace; no regular income... yet many are willing to brave Mumbai for a shot at stardom SUREKHA KADAPA-BOSE in Mumbai Women’s Feature Service IT’S not for nothing that Mumbai has been idolised as the quintessential city of dreams and dream-makers. Besides beingWomen’s Feature Service; PHOTO: RITWIKA GUPTA; PHOTOS: WFS - 1,382 words
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Advertisement13 2012-11-23 1 INDIAN CO MM U NITY S’POREAN MAKES MOVIE ON SRI RAMAKRISHNA PAGE 1013 words
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BUSINESS
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Article14 2012-11-23 2 U S RS55.15 A$0.96 ¤0.77 £0.62 S$1.22 Exchange rates as of Nov 22, 201214 words
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Article295 2012-11-23 2 Properties range from Rs20 lakhs to Rs10 crores biz OVER 150 projects will be on display at HDFC’s India Homes Fair this weekend at the Singapore Expo. The projects are in Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, National Capital Region, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolkota and other Indian cities. Potential295 words
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Article160 2012-11-23 2 SINGAPORE’S Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has said that growth, sliding to the bottom of its previous 1.5-2.5 per cent forecast range, may even slip under 1.5 per cent if weakness in the externally-oriented sectors persists in the current quarter. MTI’s economics division director Thia Jang160 words
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Article, Illustration945 2012-11-23 4 PATRICK JONAS - biz matters: Suman Aggarwal (director, Indigo Blue Art and Fabindia) PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg SHE is a trailing spouse who went on to become a trailblazer. Way back in 1996, Mrs Suman Aggarwal arrived in Singapore with her husband Ajay, who was then working for a multinational commodities945 words
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Article87 2012-11-23 4 THE portal, called STCars, provides an improved buy-sell-rent platform for motorists and dealers. Users can now post ads on STCars for free. This is the fourth vertical to be relaunched on Nov 20 by Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) as STCars (STCars.sg), after STJobs, STProperty and87 words
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82 2012-11-23 4 TWO hotel brands familiar to people in Singapore are making their mark in India. On Nov 20, Holiday Inn Express launched its first property in Ahmedabad and is planning to develop another 18 properties in that country soon. Banyan Tree will open its first82 words
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Article99 2012-11-23 4 A WORLD Bank-International Finance Corporation study titled Doing Business 2013 has placed Singapore at the top and India at the 132nd position. Singapore remains at the top for the seventh year in a row. Compared with the report published by the agency last year, India’s ranking99 words
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Article102 2012-11-23 4 JET Airways has announced the introduction of a four coupon One Fare Pass booklet for facilitating increased and convenient travel on Jet Airways and JetKonnect flights in India’s regional domestic markets. The booklets containing four coupons will be applicable for travel in Premiere and Economy102 words
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Advertisement108 2012-11-23 2 DPS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 'Torch (Bearers in the (Field of'Education... Enroll today for excellent Scholarship opportunities nil! QualifiedAnd (Dedicated FacuCty Integrated Curriculum Outstanding Sports ‘Facilities *‘Excellent Science La6 Facilities SfewCy (RenovatedComputer La6 Multi faceted ECA dC CCA igCSE (}CE, A Level Indian ICSE ISC CurricuCum An education for the heart Soul,108 words
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Advertisement274 2012-11-23 3 Attention NRIs and PIOs www.hdfc.com It takes hours to reach your homeland, but just a hop to choose a home there. Find a home in India, right here at the Singapore Expo. HDFC'S India 1$ Prime properties of India, right here in Singapore we make homes happen V J Venue:274 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration424 2012-11-23 5 Sheela Narayanan - Recent MDIS MBA graduate Shubhali Bhatnagar says meeting difficulties head on and family support helped her succeed Sheela Narayanan SHUBHALI Bhatnagar very nearly gave up on Singapore. When she arrived here about two years ago at the Management Development Institute of ingapore (MDIS) toPHOTO: MDIS - 424 words
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Article, Illustration399 2012-11-23 6 TANYA RAMESH - 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) TANYA RAMESH, Class 9A N Sept 28, girls from eight secondary schoolsPHOTO: GIIS - 399 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration253 2012-11-23 6 SYAMANTAK DAS; YASH CHITALE - SYAMANTAK DAS YASH CHITALE, Class 11 WE HAD an exciting leadership lecture at GIIS Queenstown given by leading figures from the Indian film world, actor-director Mahesh Manjrekar and film and theatre artist Sachin Khedekar. The two guests caused a flutter in the auditorium and we were253 words
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Article, Illustration204 2012-11-23 6 SARGUN KAUR; KAUSHIK RAMAN - SARGUN KAUR, Class 4C KAUSHIK RAMAN, Class 5C EVERY year our school celebrates the Diwali Mela, giving us an opportunity to spend time with our parents, do activities we like and also have the neighbourhood community join us in the fun.204 words
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Advertisement304 2012-11-23 5 "TheIGCSE results of our past batches have been extremely good. They have set the bar high and we are motivated to reach it." Malvika Nair, Class 10 IGCSE, GIIS Queenstown Campus studen (2012 Testimonial) 5 rr GIIS' focus on providing a strong academic foundation and holistic development, makes it a304 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration176 2012-11-23 7 THE Prime Ministers of India and Singapore met on the sidelines of the 21st ASEAN Sum- mit in Phnom Penh in Cambodia. During his meeting with Indian PM Manmohan Singh, Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong welcomed India’s decision to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which176 words
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Article, Illustration332 2012-11-23 7 Patrick Jonas - Trip through eight countries will take 22 days Patrick Jonas AS PART of a series of events to commemorate the 20th year of the ASEAN-India dialogue partnership, a car rally will start from Yogyakarta in Indonesia on Nov 26. Members of the rally will332 words
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430 2012-11-23 8 / 9 COMPANIES and business chambers have been voicing concern about Government measures to manage foreign worker growth. And Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam has this message for them: Adapting policy to real outcomes will sidestep the need for big changes in the long run that430 words
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Article, Illustration151 2012-11-23 8 / 9 Charities benefit from happy occasions... chairman of the Hong Kong-based Harilela Group Dr Hari Harilela (fourth from left) marked two big occasions his 90th birthday and 65th wedding anniversary on Nov 15 by donating $250,000 each to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund andPHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES - 151 words
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357 2012-11-23 8 / 9 THE Housing Board (HDB) launched seven Build-To-Order (BTO) projects on Nov 21, putting up 6,463 flats under the system in its latest offering. These flats are located in mature towns such as Queenstown, Toa Payoh and Bedok as well as in newer estates357 words
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174 2012-11-23 8 / 9 TRAVELLERS carrying goods with values exceeding the Goods and Services Tax (GST) relief and duty-free allowance have to declare the goods at the Customs Red Channel at checkpoints, for the payment of tax. All goods brought into Singapore, such as new174 words
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Article, Illustration186 2012-11-23 8 / 9 NTUC FairPrice donates $300,000... the donation went to The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund (SPMF). NTUC FairPrice chairman Ng Ser Miang (extreme right talking to some pupils) presented the cheque to Singapore Press Holdings chairman Lee Boon Yang (second from right) at an award ceremony186 words
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Article332 2012-11-23 8 / 9 THE Ministry of Education (MOE) will no longer name students who top national examinations. Starting with the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) whose results were announced on Nov 22, the press will not be told who the top scorers are or given a list of332 words
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singapore snippets
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109 2012-11-23 8 / 9 LITTERBUGS, take note: From March, fines for littering will be raised from $300 to $500. The new fines apply to first-time offenders. Penalties for repeat offenders will also be raised next year, from the current level of up to $5,000. Senior leaders of voluntary welfare109 words
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Article122 2012-11-23 8 / 9 ARTS appreciation has been increasing among Singaporeans and permanent residents, a new survey by the National Arts Council shows. About one in two attended an arts and cultural activity or event last year, compared with one in three in 2002. The arts are also reaching out122 words
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104 2012-11-23 8 / 9 NEARLY 7,800 flats have benefited from a $23 million programme to make public housing estates more convenient for residents, said Minister for National Development Khaw Boon Wan. In a blog post on Nov 19, Mr Khaw signalled the conclusion of the Barrier Free Accessibility (BFA)104 words
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Article237 2012-11-23 8 / 9 STAFF members at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) accidentally mixed up two newborns and sent them home with the wrong mothers. The incident came to light when one of the parents noticed that the baby taken home wore an identification tag belonging to another mother.237 words
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Article, Illustration946 2012-11-23 10 SURESH NAIR - One-time resident of Ramakrishna Boys’ Home makes Tamil film about mystic SURESH NAIR tabla@sph.com.sg HE GREW up an orphan at the Ramakrishna Boys’ Home in Bartley Road. Now Singaporean di-rector-producer Gopaldas Narayana Dass returns to his roots with a two-hour, English sub-titled, Tamil moviePHOTO: SURESH NAIR - 946 words
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Article, Illustration356 2012-11-23 11 Jamuna Sundaraj - Performers and spectators revel at Little India’s Utsav Street Parade Jamuna Sundaraj LITTLE India was brimming with celebrations in the spirit of the Festival of Lights the past month with the street light-up and the bazaars. And while the street decorations help set the mood,PHOTOS: ARUN RAMU - 356 words
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Article, Illustration113 2012-11-23 11 Lighting up... in the spirit of the Festival of Light celebrations, the Toa Payoh West Community Club’s Indian Activity Executive Committee and the Thomson C2E and the residents in the area came together on Nov 17 to try to set a record by lighting 1,117 candles in 15PHOTO: TOA PAYOH WEST CC IAEC - 113 words
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Article, Illustration367 2012-11-23 12 “You give with the heart, not just for the publicity. That’s very important.” President of the Lippo Group Stephen Riady, known for his philanthropy, saying publicity has a role in serving as a reminder to keep giving “The SAF will learn from the incidents, correct any inadequaciesPHOTO: IANS - 367 words
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Article220 2012-11-23 12 7,350 sq m Area of the bus interchange at the new Bukit Panjang Integrated Transport Hub that will be built in 2015 21,600 People have been caught for drink driving by the Delhi Traffic Police so far this year RS7.53 billion Kingfisher Airlines’ recorded net loss between July220 words
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Advertisement59 2012-11-23 11 JEWELLERY SHOW A 'v •wr* ft 4% '0 i-9. ft b 'mJx m i. j Akt Semi Precious Jewellery 23rd Nov to 2nd Dec 5th to 9th Dec MANDARIN ORCHARD HOTEL GRAND MERCURE ROXY HOTEL 333, Main Tower, Orchard Rd 50 East Coast Rd (Opposite Parkway Parade Shopping Centre) 159 words
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Advertisement122 2012-11-23 12 KERALA Jk 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 facilities for Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic122 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article843 2012-11-23 14 / 15 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - tabla!’s own reporter talks about her experiences when she lived with struggling actresses in Mumbai JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg MUMBAI is known as the city of dreams. And many people head to this metropolitan city in search of jobs, a new lease of life, wealth and,843 words
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Article, Illustration521 2012-11-23 14 / 15 Sheela Narayanan - Sheela Narayanan WHILE most of her peers are starting their careers or going on to a postgraduate course, Ritwika Gupta (right) is laying the ground work on what she hopes will be a glittering career in Indian entertainment. About a 11/2years ago, armed with a business521 words
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Article, Illustration552 2012-11-23 14 / 15 SHEELA NARAYANAN - Anandha Kannan recalls his work with Tamil TV channels SHEELA NARAYANAN sheela@sph.com.sg WHEN Anandha Kannan (right) moved to Chennai in 2002 leaving behind a career in local television which had made him a household name, the actor and television host knew it was552 words
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Miscellaneous346 2012-11-23 16 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries This may be an important week for your career as there may be chances of a promotion. There could be new contracts or agreements signed for businessmen.. Taurus For those in business, a partnership venture could soon be finalised. There may be a lift in your career346 words
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Miscellaneous234 2012-11-23 16 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 3.30pm STAR PLUS: Ferrari Ki Sawari 3.30pm SONY ENT: Singh Is Kinng 4.30pm ASIANET: Aanthabhadram 9pm VASANTHAM: Pournami Alaigal 11.30pm SONY MAX: Bachna Ae Haseeno Mn VTV: Sundara Travels saturday 1pm VASANTHAM: Thamarai Nenjam 3pm ZEE TV: Aitraaz 3pm COLORS: Life Partner 3.30pm SONY ENT: Koi... Mil234 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration354 2012-11-23 17 MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE Making It Happen is a ministerial dialogue with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Free admission but need to register. When: Nov 24, 3pm Where: Mochtar Riady Auditorium, Administration Building Level 5, Singapore Management University, 81 Victoria Street Contact: 9012-5184 or e-mail ysasingapore@gmail.com354 words
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Article, Illustration203 2012-11-23 17 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which artist painted Cornfield And Cypress Trees? a) Pablo Picasso b) Rembrandt c) Vincent Van Gogh 2. Which was the last Bond film to use a real Ian Fleming story title? a) Skyfall b) Quantum of Solace c) Die Another Day 3. Asadero, Colby and Fontina203 words
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Article, Illustration73 2012-11-23 17 JEWELLERY EXHIBITION The Temple Collection is a jewellery show by Art Karat and features jewellery inspired by Indian temples. Free admission. When: Nov 23 to Dec 2, 11am to 8pm Where: Mandarin Orchard Hotel, 333 Main Tower, Orchard Road When: Dec 5 to 9, 11am73 words
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Miscellaneous331 2012-11-23 17 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Word meaning “hello” and “goodbye” 6 Add to a database 11 Portly plus 14 Martin’s “Laugh-In” partner 15 Light, semi-transparent fabric 16 Fudge the facts 17 Use teasing deception 19 Supposed psychic gift 20 Routing term 21 Juan Peron’s first lady 22 Student inside ivied walls 23331 words
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Miscellaneous49 2012-11-23 17 SUDOKU G For solutions, turn to next page. Now, now, don’t cheat The objectiveis 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.49 words
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Miscellaneous30 2012-11-23 18 1. Vincent Van Gogh 2. Quantum of Solace 3. Cheese 4. Red 5. Pacific 9. Manchester City 10. Mongoose sudoku crossword quiz 6. Turkey 7. Jawaharlal Nehru 8. Insulator SOLUTIONS30 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1129 2012-11-23 19 HARSHA BHOGLE - He redefined a batting position that was thrust on him and brought joy to his fans columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg INDIA’S accidental opener completes a 100 Tests and that is an occasion to celebrate. India have had others pushed up to open in the past, some struggling, somePHOTO: IANS - 1,129 words
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Advertisement60 2012-11-23 19 SIMPLY CRICKET! Invites you to an exclusive Boot Camp from Dec 16 to 25 Coached by a former test cricketer recognised coach from India Daily training from 8.30 am to 11.30 am for U 15 boys. Also register for regular weekly training. Hurry! Enrolment only for 12 aspiring cricketers! Contact60 words
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Advertisement594 2012-11-23 21 /'MsiL Insurance Em u 1 THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2012 Sf£l ASINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION India International Insurance celebrates j m 111 llllJUlUlltV Vl/lVUiUlVkJ C-T3 'Tq) (qH of.seryicein Singapore! J i h Message Greetings It is heartening to note594 words
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India International Insurance Pte Ltd celebrates 25 years of service in Singapore!
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Article, Illustration1443 2012-11-23 22 PATRICK JONAS - Customer satisfaction is the key to India International Insurance’s growth in Singapore PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg WHEN Mrs Susie Leong joined New India Assurance Company, at the Bank of China Building on Battery Road, Singapore was not even an independent nation. That was in 1958. Fifty-four years have rolled1,443 words
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Article, Illustration206 2012-11-23 22 THE marine insurance segment is the largest portfolio of India International Insurance’s business. Marine insurance consists of three segments marine hull, marine cargo and oil and gas energy risks. Marine hull insurance covers the interests of ship owners, charterers, ship builders, ship repairers and financers towards206 words
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