Tabla, 25 January 2013

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  • 22 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, JANUARY 25,2013 S|£l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION
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  • 636 1  -  Top diplomat on India’s Constitution and important milestones this year DR T.C.A RAGHAVAN High Commissioner of India to Singapore tabla@sph.com.sg INDIA’S Prime Minister in his address to the Pravasi Bhar- tiya Divas at Kochi earlier this month reminded us that over the ages the relationship
    PHOTO: IANS  -  636 words
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    • 230 1 ALL SET TO PLAY FOR S’PORE AT SPECIAL OLYMPICSS PAGE 23 SINGAPOREAN’S FOUR-WHEEL TRIP TO INDIA PAGES 6, 8 9 360 DEGREES: GREY CEO SUBBARAJU ALLURI ON AD INDUSTRY CHALLENGES PAGE 11 NO SECRETS IN NEXT BUDGET: PAGES 4 5 S’POREAN’S 4-WHEEL JOURNEY TO INDIA: PAGES 6,8 9 Get tabla!
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  • INDIA
    • 664 2  -  Finance minister Chidambaram optimistic of recovery VIKRAM KHANNA vikram@sph.com.sg Vikram Khanna is the associate editor of The Business Times. THE dip in India’s economic growth rate is “purely temporary” and growth will return to its potential rate of 8 per cent “within a couple of years”,
      PHOTO: THE BUSINESS TIMES  -  664 words
    • 159 2 Rahul takes charge... he hugged her (above) and she wished him well after he was appointed No. 2 of the Congress party at its convention in Jaipur on Jan 19. But later an emotional Mrs Sonia Gandhi went to his room and cried. “My mother came to
      PHOTO: REUTERS  -  159 words
    • 99 4 / 5 IT IS always a good time to check out what the Indian property market holds for the non-resident Indian. The Indian Property Fair will be showcasing developments in Bangalore, Chennai, Noida, Gurgaon, Jaipur and more from Mantri, Supertech, Gold Souk, Ireo, Lodha and VatiKa on Jan
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    • 864 4 / 5  -  Kick-starting economic growth and preparing the ground for the next election will be high on the Indian government’s agenda DR AMITENDU PALIT tabla@sph.com.sg Dr Amitendu Palit is head (partnerships programmes) and visiting senior research fellow in the Institute of South Asian Studies of the National
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  • Page 2 Advertisements
    • 33 2 II Montesson Kindergarten Class 1-10 Class 11 9 1 ISP International School Better education Better experience Better school 3, Hu Ching Road, Taman Jurong, Singapore *****1 Phone 6265 2342, Hotline 9040 5969 www.yuvabharathi.sg
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  • Page 3 Advertisements
    • 206 3 BMOto] THE UNFURLING OF THE TRICOLOUR ON THE OCCASION OF INDIA'S 64 th REPUBLIC DAY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 0900 HRS ON 26 th JANUARY 2013 (SATURDAY) AT THE HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA, 31 GRANGE ROAD, SINGAPORE *****2. ALL INDIAN NATIONALS AND FRIENDS OF INDIA ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND
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    • 56 4 / 5 The staff and students of NPS International School join the Indian community in Singapore in celebrating the Indian Republic Day 26th January 2013 /g**- 0 c NPS NPS International School UNIVERSITY o/CAMBRIDGE International Examinations CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE wars trust 10-12 Chai Chee Lane, Singapore *****1. Tel: +65 6294 2400. Fax:
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  • NEWS
    • 739 6  -  Dr Tan Poh Heng, one of the participants of the ASEAN-India car rally, shares his experience with tabla! JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg IT WAS Dr Tan Poh Heng’s maiden trip to India and being Singaporean and having Indian friends back at home, he already had certain
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    • 774 11  -  As technologies evolve, they throw new challenges to the ad industry 360 degrees SUBBARAJU ALLURI tabla@sph.com.sg Subbaraju Alluri is Chief Executive Officer with Grey Group Singapore. WHEN most people think of the advertising industry, they think of a world that looks a lot like
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    • 50 6 BEST WISHES FROM SBI ON IN DIA’S 6 4™ REPUBLIC DAY BANK ON SBI, INDIA’S NO. 1 Website: www.sbising.com Helpline: 1800-SBISING (1800-724 7464) 6228 1116 Co. Reg. No. S77FC2670D ©SBI STATE BANK OF INDIA i U l Ilu TT" i "i *1 i II .'.I c r~r~ t si®**. .-l
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  • Page 7 Advertisements
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    • 45 8 / 9 Happy Republic Day 26th January exprgss Simply Priceless Reservation Office 152 Beach Road Gateway East #04-05 Singapore *****1 Ticketing Reservations: *****411 *****203 *****209 Airport Office Changi Airport Terminal 2 #B16-006-02 General Line: *****444 *****152 For more details, please contact your travel agents or visit www.airindia.in•www.airindiaexpress.in
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  • SINGAPORE
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      • 104 10 JAN 24 was the last day of campaigning in the Punggol East by-election as Jan 25 is Cooling Off Day, and residents will go to the polls on Jan 26. And the two strongest parties in a four-cornered fight have used the time with
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      • 118 10 PRICIER cars and soaring housing costs were the biggest factors driving inflation last year. Vehicles and housing recorded the biggest jump in prices last year, although demand across the economy played its part in pushing the consumer price index up 4.6 per cent. This was
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      • 94 10 FAMILIES with huge medical bills from treating their children’s illnesses will get more financial help with the new Medifund Junior scheme. The scheme will help plug the gap by providing funds to those who do not qualify for the newly-extended MediShield coverage for congenital
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    • 198 10 THE Government has announced a $2 billion enhanced Marriage and Parenthood Package to encourage Singaporeans to have more babies a package with a difference. In this package, there are incentives for those who can’t have children but want to adopt and for those who can’t conceive
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    • 207 10 THE Government is raising subsidies to make child and infant care services more affordable for lower and middle income families. All parents will continue to receive a basic subsidy at the current rates for childcare and infant-care programmes. Families who earn a gross
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    • 188 10 All the lines in 2030 The Cross Island Line, to be ready by 2030, will start from Changi and pass through Loyang, Pasir Ris, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio, before reaching Sin Ming. The 20km Jurong Region Line, due to open around 2025, will provide
      Source: Land Transport Authority; GRAPHICS: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  188 words
    • 115 12 Bijhar Singapore celebrates on an island... BIJHAR, the cultural society for people who have roots in Bihar and Jharkhand, held its Makar Sankranthi celebrations this year at St John’s Island, one of the Southern Islands. About 80 people, which included members and their children,
      PHOTO: BIJHAR SINGAPORE  -  115 words
    • 212 12 Telugu Samajam holds annual Sankranthi celebrations with dinner and competitions THE Singapore Telugu Samajam (STS) organised its annual Sankranthi dinner to celebrate Makar Sankranthi at the the Jalan Besar Community Club on Jan 19 with home-cooked dishes made by the family members of the STS
      PHOTOS: SINGAPORE TELUGU SAMAJAM  -  212 words
    • 335 15 Two record-breaking attempts were highlights of festival RESIDENTS of all races who gathered at the open field near Block 229 in Bukit Panjang were treated to a huge Pongal celebration on Jan 20. And we mean that literally. A gargantuan steel pot measuring 1.2m in height
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    • 169 19 2,800 Residents from Ang Mo Kio and Teck Ghee GRCs attended PM Lee’s Meet-the-People sessions in 2012 10,000 Vehicles stuck in Himachal Pradesh state due to heavy snowfall 16.3% Fall in Singapore’s non-oil domesic exports in December, 2012, a record decline 100 Wells to be drilled by oil
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    • 326 19 "Listen, consult, and reflect." Acting minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong's advice to policymakers "When they go to vote, 90 per cent of the people don’t see the merit of the candidate but take a decision only on the basis of caste. And not only
      PHOTOS: IANS, CHANGI AIRPORT  -  326 words
  • Page 10 Advertisements
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  • Page 11 Advertisements
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  • Page 12 Advertisements
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  • EDUCATION
    • 451 13 Indian President harps on this at various university functions in the country INDIAN president Pranab Mukherjee has taken up education as a cause as he made repeated calls to improve the standards of higher education in India. Over the last month, Mr Mukherjee in his several speeches
      PHOTO: PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU  -  451 words
    • 461 14  -  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) TEJAS SOWMITHRI NICKITH JOHN WILLIAMS, Class IB Year 1 IN
      PHOTOS: GIIS  -  461 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 307 14  -  AYUSH DEVERIYA, Class 8B GAUTHAMA S, Class 9B OUR December vacation was enriching, exciting and fun filled as on Dec 4 and 5, nine students from GIIS East Coast campus Gauthama S., Aarushi K., Shravya S., Kinjal S., Harshjyot, Chen Xueyi, Ayush D., Sneha P. and
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      • 224 14  -  PRATOSH MENON, Class 5 THE Lotus Award the highest award in the Singapore Environment Council’s Schools’ Green Audit Programme won by our school has not put a stop to our zeal to make further progress in the area. By continually thinking of innovative eco-friendly solutions, GIIS Balestier
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    • 295 13 GLOBAL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION WISHES YOU A HAPPY 64th REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA "I cherish the healthy competition at school and encouragement from my teachers both of which spur me to do my best" dm Aditya Mehta IB Year 1, GIIS Queenstown Campus (2013 Testimonial) GIIS'focus on providing a strong academic
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    • 130 15 the &tinbi £xam!! “Funhindi is an interesting concept that provides children an excellent oppotunity for interactive learning.” Amardeep, International School Parent “My son did well in Hindi in his PSLE. Actually he got an A in Hindi, and I think its thanks to Funhindi!” Abraham, Primary 6 parent “Funhindi proved
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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        70 16 WITH stars in their eyes, participants (above) gave it a red hot go at a singing and talent contest, the mio-Masti Showcase 2013, organised by SingTel mio and Hindi-language radio belt Masti 96.3FM. MTV India VJ Gaelyn one of the two winners of the 2010 MTV VJ Hunt
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      • 92 16 THE Tamil Nadu government has slapped a two-week ban on Kamal Hassan’s film Vishwaroopam, following strong protests from various Muslim organisations over alleged depiction of their community in a negative light. The movie, slated for release on Jan 25, will not be screened in Singapore as local distributor
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    • 373 16  -  So says Tamil theatre veteran Y.G. Mahendra JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg WHEN it comes to Tamil plays and dramas, Y.G Mahendra has only one mantra. And that is the audience should be able to relate and understand the plot, the script and the emotions. Mahendra tells
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    • 421 17 Barfi Kahaani shine at awards Ranbir Kapoor and Vidya Balan repeat history by winning top category awards again IT’S the award season in Mumbai’s Tinseltown and two movies have swept most of the awards given out. Barfi and Kahaani are the two films that did extremely well at the Filmfare
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    • 405 18  -  New range developed with Asian skin tones in mind JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg LIKE many Indian women, I like my make-up to be has-sle-free, long-lasting and not damaging to my skin. Not only that, my selection of shades and colours should match my own natural skin colour
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    • 137 16 SOORYA (SINGAPORE) SOORYA (SINGAPORE) PRESENTS M O Padmashri Shobana’s KRISHNA Dance Musical in English S^l Celebrating the magic and mystique of the legend of Krishna through scintillating costumes, light effects, video projections 1 and superb classical, folk and Bollywood dancing. .Performed by cine-actress Padmashri Shobana and 14 brilliant dancers from
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  • Page 17 Advertisements
    • 295 17 IT’S BACK! LAST 3 DAYS TALK OF THE TOWN BIG DISCOUNTS BEST BARGAINS GREAT PRICES THE GREAT INDIA EXHIBITION SALE^* Highlights DISCOUNT HOURS daily, 12 Noon 2 pm PARENT-CHILD LOOK-ALIKE CONTEST Groove with BHANGRA daily, 4pm Q'AWALLI performance Saturday Sunday, 5pm Dr. Chan MAGIC SHOW daily,6pm Win surprise GIVEAWAYS anytime
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  • Page 18 Advertisements
    • 65 18 CELEBRATING 12 YEARS OF AWARD-WINNING CUISINE SERVICE EXCELLENCE LAUNCH OF A BRAND NEW MENU Experience modern India at its best at Vansh, with a refreshing take on classic favourites alongside new innovative creations. For reservations, ca II (65) 6345 4466 or email vansh@rangmahal.com.sg. #01 -04 Stadium Waterfront, Singapore Indoor Stadium
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  • Page 19 Advertisements
    • 103 19 KERALA AYURVEDA CENTRE MS 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
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  • Page 20 Advertisements
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  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 293 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries This will be a successful period for career matters. There will be little opposition to your decisions and ideas at work. Taurus You may have some attitude problems with your superiors for no reason. You need to be controlled and balanced in your conversations and
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    • 276 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 1.30pm VIJAY: Amudhey 4.30pm ASIANET: Thanthonni 7pm STAR GOLD: Bade Miyan Chote Miyan 9pm VASANTHAM: Savaal Mn VTV: Polladhavan Saturday Noon STAR PLUS: Star Parivaar Awards 2012 1pm VASANTHAM: Thanga Surangam 3pm COLORS: Oye Lucky Lucky Oye 3pm ZEE TV: Wake Up Sid 3pm ASIANET: Robin Hood
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  • RELAX
    • 356 21 FLAG RAISING Unfurling of the tricolour on the occasion of India’s 64th Republic Day. When: Jan 26, 9am Where: The High Commission of India, 31 Grange Road Contact: 6238-2516 FESTIVAL Thaipusam is on Jan 27. Tickets are available for devotees who want to carry milk pots or kavadis.
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    • 51 21 PROPERTY SHOW The Indian Property Fair will feature properties and invesment opportunities in Bangalore, Chennai, Noida, Gurgaon, Jaipur and many more. Free admission. When: Jan 26 27, 10am to 8pm Where: Four Seasons Hotel, 6th floor, 190 Orchard Boulevard, Grange Room Contact: 9061-8052 or e-mail
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    • Article, Illustration
      210 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. In which Italian city is the Uffizi Art Gallery located? a) Naples b) Pisa c) Florence 2. What is the water-filled ditch around a castle called? a) A moat b) A wheel c) A cycle 3. What is the colour of the stripe at the bottom
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  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 325 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Lift the spirits of 6 Socrates’ star pupil 11 Combative card game 14 Lawmaker of old Athens 15 Printed again, as a story 16 Solid-yellow billiard ball 17 Common New Year’s resolution 19 “Nay” and “nah” 20 “Ginger” follower 21 Star Wars prologue word 22 Poetic homage
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    • 61 21 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 highest point in Singapore is Bukit
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  • Page 22 Advertisements
    • 271 22 rjmrji Shop Online myonlinegroceries.com Hotline: 6846 9334 9 am to 6 pm Widest Range of North South Indian Groceries Including Fresh Vegetable, Frozen Items Snacks. Pantry Items, Stationery, Toiletries, etc. Retail Shop 28 Haig Road (Opposite HDB Block 8) 8 am to 10.30 pm m What is an Entre Pass?
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    • 16 22 To place an ad in call Kalwant at 9171-4327 or Ajit at 9693-0266 or e-mail tabla@sph.com.sg
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    • 174 22 Get tablaw delivered to your doorstep. Call 631 9-1 800 or email circs@sph.com.sg l- Catch us online at J^.fabla.co^ s^ Threading Taciaf Waxing ‘Manicure (hCenna Cofouring (Pedicure Experienced Beautician required. Please call 9730 4615. Home Service very reasonable rates Call or SMS 9730 4615 Tor .Ladies OnCy 1 SiElectroIvsis Centre
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  • SPORTS
    • 540 23  -  The two are part of the Singapore floor hockey team heading for the Special Olympics World Winter Games JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg THEY are both usually shy and reserved and mumble softly or give short replies to questions. But give them their helmets and put them
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    • 1137 24  -  But fans are not rushing to celebrate Rohit Sharma’s winning knock columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg LIKE some middle distance athletes who sprint out of the blocks and run out of steam rather quickly, England have gone rapidly downhill in a one-day series they were not expected to
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  • Page 23 Advertisements
    • 75 23 INDIAN NAVY SAIL TRAINING SHIP SUDARSHINI IN SINGAPORE Come aboard and meet its crew. INS Sudarshini, which is 54m long and has 20 sails, is here as part of its nine-nation ASEAN voyage. 4 -tags' •I 5 9L Register with the Indian High Commission to visit this ship which is
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