Tabla, 15 February 2013
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Title Section23 2013-02-15 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY sp!l A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MICA (P) 042/11/2012 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 201323 words
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Article, Illustration202 2013-02-15 1 Young Indians from Singapore go global with their music and dance FOLLOW your passion, they say. But how many really can? It is not easy. Patience, sacrifice and committment are just some of the traits needed to really make a success of what you want to achieve by202 words
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Advertisement37 2013-02-15 1 BIPASHA: THEY SAID I WOULD NEVER DANCE PAGE 18 NO LONGER STEPPING ON TOES: PAGE 12 ROSHAN HAS BIG DREAMS: PAGE 12 THE BOY WITH A GOLDEN VOICE: PAGE 13 PHONE CALL CHANGED THEIR LIVES: PAGE 1437 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration1039 2013-02-15 2 / 3 SHEELA NARAYANAN - An adventurous Singaporean and her fiance discover the real India while driving across the country SHEELA NARAYANAN tabla@sph.com.sg COUPLES, if you really want to test your relationship, do what Renyung Ho and Adrien Desbaillets did. Join the annual Rickshaw Run organised by UK organisationPHOTOS COURTESY OF RENYUNG HO - 1,039 words
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Article, Illustration499 2013-02-15 2 / 3 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg IMAGINE three grown men, a heavy-duty camera, video equipment and personal luggage all crammed into every possible crevice of a small auto rickshaw and riding at top speed of almost 55kmh. Not always a laughing matter for Joe Peter, photographer MarkPHOTOS COURTESY OF MARK TEO - 499 words
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Article, Illustration516 2013-02-15 12 / 13 Jamuna Sundaraj - Rapper, who is an NUS student, wants to be as famous as the Bollywood stars Jamuna Sundaraj HE WAS only 13 years old when he took the stage by storm in Guangzhou, China, where his family was then based. Rapping in whatever little Mandarin he knew516 words
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Article, Illustration646 2013-02-15 12 / 13 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - Neeraj Maskara fell in love with salsa while he was a student in New York. Today he is a name to reckon with at top salsa dance festivals JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg IN HIS crisp shirt, tailored pants and holding a sleek file, Mr Neeraj MaskaraPHOTOS COURTESY OF NEERAJ MASKERA, MAMIBOYS AND THE BUTTER FACTORY - 646 words
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Article, Illustration532 2013-02-15 12 / 13 Jamuna Sundaraj - Chorister Matthew Supramaniam has wowed several dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth Jamuna Sundaraj HE IS known as the boy with the golden voice and true to this name, Matthew Supramaniam (left) has wowed audiences with his special gift. The 14-year-old is Singapore’s leading boy chorister532 words
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INDIA
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Article, Illustration899 2013-02-15 4 LALDINKIMA SAILO - Manipur band’s show in Singapore is an example of thriving music scene in India’s north-east, heavily influenced by the West LALDINKIMA SAILO tabla@sph.com.sg Laldinkima Sailo is a Research Associate with the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore. RHYTHMS of Manipur, the Manipuri groupPHOTOS: HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA - 899 words
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Article, Illustration467 2013-02-15 5 Fitness expert does it for free and also offers psychological counselling and stress management Indo-Asian News Service IF FITNESS trainer Mickey Mehta has his way with Mumbai’s lawkeepers, the force will emerge not only physically fitter, but also more agile mentally and, itIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 467 words
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SINGAPORE
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singapore snippets
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Article, Illustration135 2013-02-15 6 / 7 FORMER Central Narcotics Bureau chief Ng Boon Gay (right) was acquitted of corruption on Feb 14. Mr Ng had arrived at the Subordinate Courts, accompanied by his wife Madam Yap Yen Yen. After the verdict, Mr Ng said in Mandarin: “The law is135 words
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Article137 2013-02-15 6 / 7 THE Straits Times Index surged 30.74 points, or 0.94 per cent, to 3,301.04, in its highest closing level since September 2010. The 29-month high on Feb 13 after the Chinese New Year break was stoked by a combination of positive factors from abroad. Encouraging United States137 words
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104 2013-02-15 6 / 7 THE Government is likely to pump in more than the $1.1 billion it committed last year to beef up bus services. In February last year, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced the Bus Service Enhancement Programme (BSEP) package, which will104 words
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368 2013-02-15 6 / 7 AN ANNUAL national defence tax should be levied on permanent residents and foreigners. This will sharpen the distinction between Singaporeans and non-citizens, says Bishan-Toa Payoh GRC Member of Parliament MP Hri Kumar Nair. He called the tax “national defence duty” and suggested it368 words
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Article, Illustration208 2013-02-15 6 / 7 Youth and alcohol challenge... on Aug 27, 2012, Pernod Ricard Singapore, collaborating with LASALLE College of the Arts launched a competition For Youth by Youth Responsible Drinking Project. Approximately 280 students from the college’s Design Communications Programme took part in the competition, which was embedded inPHOTO: PERNOD RICARD - 208 words
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240 2013-02-15 6 / 7 A NEW priority scheme to help married couples with young children secure a new Housing Board flat more quickly has seen a strong take-up. Applicants in this category made up 30 per cent of the flats on offer precisely the proportion of flats set240 words
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Article, Illustration138 2013-02-15 6 / 7 Painkiller from cobra Venom... researchers at the National University of Singapore have made a powerful painkiller from the cobra’s lethal venom. And it is 20 times more potent than morphine. Its strength means it could be particularly effective for dealing with neuropathic pain, which is oftenPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 138 words
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Article, Illustration186 2013-02-15 8 Weekend sees a host of Chinese New Year get-togethers and outings Toss for luck... PM Lee Hsien Loong (left, in red) tossing yusheng on the first day of Chinese New Year when he visited Tan Tock Seng Hospital to thank the staff for working round-the-clock. (Above) Senior MinisterPHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES - 186 words
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Article, Illustration72 2013-02-15 8 WORSHIPPERS rushing to place joss sticks into the urn at the Kwan Im Thong Hood Cho temple at the stroke of midnight on Feb 9. Worshippers gather annually at the temple on the eve of the New Year hoping to be the first person to72 words
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Article, Illustration127 2013-02-15 11 SPICE Global founder B.K. Modi (right) held the first-ever Global Citizen Forum on Feb 8 at The Sail Marina Bay. The forum focused on how individuals today should broaden their minds and perspectives in every aspect of their lives. Dr Modi stressed that boundaries such as countries ofPHOTOS: ANUBHUTI DHOTE, JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - 127 words
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Article165 2013-02-15 23 4,485 Number of fires reported in Singapore last year 22.89 lakhs People travelled on the Delhi Metro on Feb 11, 2012 creating a record for number of passengers on a single day 39Tonnes of items Salvation Army received as donations in January 345 Cases of spurious or fake165 words
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Article, Illustration343 2013-02-15 23 “If you look at the various things around us computers, fridges, cars, nothing is built to last. So we have that mindset. If it doesn’t work, let’s just toss it and change it for a new one. But marriage isn’t like that.” Chairperson of the Marriage CentralPHOTOS: IANS, THE STRAITS TIMES - 343 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration440 2013-02-15 9 New university in Bihar to start academic sessions soon from rented premises SINGAPORE will design, build and donate a state-of-the-art library, estimated to cost US$5-7 million, to the upcoming Nalanda International University in Bihar. This was revealed by Singapore’s former foreign minister George440 words
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Article, Illustration605 2013-02-15 10 AARUSHI KHANDELWAL; ABHISHEK; DASMUNSHY - 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) AARUSHI KHANDELWAL ABHISHEK DASMUNSHY, Class 9 IGCSE A THE InnovationPHOTOS: GIIS - 605 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration382 2013-02-15 10 RUSHAT SODHI - RUSHAT SODHI, Class IGCSE 8C OUR school, GIIS Queenstown campus, received the highest green audit award the Lotus Award from the Singapore Environment Council in recognition of the various environmental activities conducted for the primary to junior college students, in collaboration with organisations like the National Environmental Agency, Public382 words
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Advertisement286 2013-02-15 9 "Thanks to the encouragement teachers in GIIS,I I have always been motivated P to top in academics at i Kaustav Das GIIS IGCSE, Class lOTopper with 9A*s IB Year 1 student GIIS Queenstown Campus (2013 Testimonial) GIIS'focus on providing a strong academic foundation and holistic development, makes it a preferred286 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration759 2013-02-15 14 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - It set the stage for the Mami boys to work with notable names in the south Indian film industry JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamuna@ sph.com.sg HIS job did not stop him from pursuing his interest in music. When Mr R. Rathakrishnan was a customer service executive officerPHOTOS: MAMIBOYS - 759 words
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Article, Illustration440 2013-02-15 15 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - They come alive through Apsaras Arts’ dance-drama JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg SITA’s final moments with Rama were those of anger, disppointment and a strong yearning for love. These moments in the epic tale of Ramayana were captured by the brush strokes of the noted 19th century painterPHOTOS: APSARAS ARTS - 440 words
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Article, Illustration171 2013-02-15 16 quantity...actress Sonam Kapoor (right) feels it is better to invest in one traditional ornament rather than buying several pieces of junk jewellery. That’s what the 27-year-old announced at the launch of the first edition of the India International Jewellery Week in Delhi organised by India’s Gem and171 words
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Article, Illustration459 2013-02-15 16 JAMUNA SUNDARAJ - Two well-respected vocalists to perform at annual Vocal Traditions Of India concert JAMUNA SUNDARAJ jamunas@sph.com.sg THERE used to be a time in Singapore when Carnatic music ruled the Indian vocal concert scene. But these days, Hindustani classical music is also gaining in popularity. VocalPHOTO COURTESY OF MANJIRI ASANARE-KELKAR - 459 words
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Article, Illustration742 2013-02-15 17 The number works for many Bollywood productions Indo-Asian News Service SUPERSTITION and Bollywood go hand in hand. Sometimes the success of a film hinges on a charm, a gem or a number as is the case with a number of Bollywood films. The number 786, revered in IslamicIndo-Asian News Service - 742 words
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Article, Illustration473 2013-02-15 18 ITEE SHARMA - Bipasha Basu’s tips on fitness and how she overcame osteoarthritis to become a successful movie heroine ITEE SHARMA Bollywood News Service BIPASHA Basu has been roped in by Pink Marathon to create awareness about breast cancer in India. In a free-wheeling chat, she divulgesBollywood News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 473 words
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Article, Illustration248 2013-02-15 18 FLYING Sikh Milkha Singh took just one rupee from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra to allow him to make a film on his life. What’s special about the currency note is that it was printed in 1958, the year when the athlete won the firstPHOTOS: IANS - 248 words
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FASHION
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Article, Illustration277 2013-02-15 19 Indo-Asian News Service THE HUMBLE coir (fibre obtained from coconut husk) is all set to go places. Coir bouquets, necklaces, rings and earrings have taken visitors who attended the recent Coir Expo in Alleppey by surprise. “Coir bouquets are all set to give bouquets madeIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 277 words
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Article, Illustration556 2013-02-15 19 Menswear designer teams up with Karan Joharto launch label Indo-Asian News Service THE menswear segment in India needs urgent attention and the best way to reach out to a larger market is to cash in on the online retail boom, says fashion designer Varun Bahl, whoIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 556 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration162 2013-02-15 20 Ranbir loves his pani puri... he comes from a family of foodies so it’s no wonder that Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor is one big foodie himself! The actor surprised the people of Malad, Mumbai, when he ran out to gorge on some street food inPHOTO: IANS - 162 words
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Article490 2013-02-15 21 CONCERT G Nine-time grammy award winner Norah Jones will be performing with supporting artiste Cory Chisel. Tickets: $195, $150, $115 $95 When: Feb 27, 8pm Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre Contact: 6348-5555 or log on to www.sistic.com.sg GA musical evening concert by Kanchana Rajesh,490 words
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Article, Illustration172 2013-02-15 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. What gives the white sauce soubise its distinct flavour? a) Onion b) Ginger c) Butter 2. Which natural phenomenon does a vulcanologist study? a) Waterfalls b) Volcanoes c) Plateaus 3. Which zodiac sign is also known as archer? a) Taurus b) Libra c) Sagittarius 4. Which172 words
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Article, Illustration52 2013-02-15 21 CONCERT Nostalgia, a musical dinner with multi-lingual singer Promode Gopalan (below) singing in various languages like Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil and Sinhalese. Tickets: $40 (including cocktails and dinner) When: Feb 23, 7pm Where: Singapore Swimming Club, Banquet Hall, 45 Tanjong Rhu Road Contact: 9753-5664 or52 words
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Miscellaneous623 2013-02-15 20 friday 1.30pm VIJAY: Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi 9pm VASANTHAM: Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga 9pm SONY MAX: Singh is Kinng 10pm ZEE CINEMA: Taarzan The Wonder Car Mn VTV: Thanga Thirai TV HIGHLIGHTS Saturday 1pm VASANTHAM: Shanthi Nilayam 3pm ZEE TV: What’s Your Raashee? 3pm COLORS: Dil Kabbadi 4pm VASANTHAM: Pyaar Impossible 6pm ZEE623 words
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Miscellaneous305 2013-02-15 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Rose oil 6 Make confused 11 Fathers and sons 14 Blue Jean singer David 15 Burdened 16 “Who to judge?” 17 Difficult thing to write with? 19 Pen-point 20 Isn’t She (Stevie Wonder) 21 In a peculiar way 23 Staunch supporter, essentially 26 Mason’s tool 27 Honours305 words
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Miscellaneous58 2013-02-15 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 River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal58 words
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Miscellaneous27 2013-02-15 22 SOLUTIONS quiz sudoku crossword 1. Onion 2. Volcanoes 3. Sagittarius 4. Caspian Sea 5. Kidney 6. Jean-Jacques Rousseau 7. Caliper 8. Ukraine 9. Paris 10. A fish27 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration1181 2013-02-15 24 HARSHA BHOGLE - This trait among players is harming India columnstar HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg AS I watched the last day of the Irani Trophy unfold, completely inconsequential, totally devoid of a challenge, I wondered what it was about India’s cricket system that encouraged so many teams to play safe, toPHOTO: IANS - 1,181 words
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