Tabla, 20 June 2014
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Title Section24 2014-06-20 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MMUNITY SjSl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MCI (P) 031/11/2013 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, JUNE 20,201424 words
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Article, Illustration2306 2014-06-20 1 GAYATHRI RAMESH - Why Indian students are taking up study of the Chinese language GAYATHRI RAMESH pgaya@sph.com.sg “THE market is all about Mandarin nowadays,” says Mr Sukh d ew S i n g h w h ose eight-year-old daughter and five-year-old son are learning Chinese in school and kindergarten. “WhenPHOTO COURTESY OF DHWANI DESAI; PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARANIYAH SARAVANAN, DHWANI DESAI, ELIZABETH SUSAN GEORGE AND NIRANJANA KRISHNA - 2,306 words
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INDIA
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India in 2 minutes
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Article84 2014-06-20 2 ABOUT 650 sports enthusiasts took part in the Skyscraper Dash on June 14. They had to run a distance of 2.5km and dash up 850 stairs to the roof of the 31-storeyed World Trade Centre. A sub-event called the Everest Challenge required participants to run84 words
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80 2014-06-20 2 THIS has been achieved under Delhi: A Kerosene-Free City Scheme. In this scheme, ration cardholders who were using kerosene for cooking were given free gas connections with LPG cylinders, two gas burner stoves, a regulator and safety pipe. Launched in 2012 with three80 words
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70 2014-06-20 2 GUJARAT Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board made this decision to curb cheating during exams. In an experiment conducted by the board using CCTV cameras at exam centres, 950 copying cases were detected and 175 teachers were found to have helped in cheating.70 words
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Article, Illustration68 2014-06-20 2 AROUND 21 people have died, while 400 are ill with malaria, putting the medical authorities on high alert. However, PTI reported that unofficial reports suggest that at least 60 people have died and more than 900 people were infected. Affected villagers (right) were taken to a68 words
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Article, Illustration71 2014-06-20 2 A FIVE-DAY firearms training session was organised by the police department under the Suraksha Setu programme on June 17. Held at the Ahmedabad City Police firing range, the training programme aims to empower women aged 15 and above with self-defence skills, like learning toPHOTOS: © AFP - 71 words
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42 2014-06-20 2 ALLAHABAD district police which launched its Facebook page two months ago has garnered 2,755 likes since then. The page, acting as a virtual police station, received 37 complaints, out of which 23 have been resolved.42 words
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52 2014-06-20 2 NAGALAND has installed the Additya Solar-operated Advanced Membrane Filtration system in three villages most hit by water scarcity. A Mumbai-based company developed it to produce pure drinking water. Fully automated and solar-operated with very low power consumption and operating costs, it treats 6,000 litres52 words
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69 2014-06-20 2 THE one-stop crisis centre for women in Madhya Pradesh started on June 16 and provides legal advice, medical aid and police assistance to rape survivors and victims of dowry harassment, domestic violence and other atrocities. It will also help in filing police reports69 words
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Article60 2014-06-20 2 THE Chennai Corporation is constructing special toilets for women in 348 locations across the city. The toilets will be opened by the end of the year. The electronic, fully-automated toilets will come with sanitary napkin dispensers and incinerators and automatic flushes. It will also have a GPS60 words
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74 2014-06-20 2 TOGETHER with doctors, 26 policemen stationed at different intersections ensured the safe transportation of a donor heart from Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital, on Poonamallee High Road, to the Fortis Malar Hospital 12km away. The ambulance was given a green corridor, enabling it to74 words
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Article, Illustration585 2014-06-20 4 NAYANTARA N - Singapore PR’s work of art showcased at Mumbai airport NAYANTARA N. tabla@sph.com.sg INDIA’S newly unveiled museum/airport in Mumbai showcases a massive 3km wall of art and embedded in it is a little slice of Singapore. Singapore permanent resident Parvathi Nayar’s 20-foot-high drawn sculpture A Story Of FlightPHOTOS COURTESY OF PARVATHI NAYAR - 585 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration412 2014-06-20 6 Radio DJ and actor Jay Nesh gets help from TrichoKare for red patches on his scalp AS A radio DJ and actor, Jay Nesh (above) has to always look well-groomed. The 37-year-old MediaCorp artiste also loves to keep up with the latest trends so hePHOTOS: TRICHOKARE - 412 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration358 2014-06-20 8 “Those savings were what I managed to scrimp from renting out my house while I lived in a small extension room at the back so it does hurt.” Mr Sai Bee Cheng, 80, who was cheated of his life savings of $24,520, by a volunteer from aPHOTO: IANS - 358 words
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Article120 2014-06-20 8 14Zones in Chennai will be getting rain centres set up by Chennai Metrowater to spread awareness about rainwater harvesting $100 million Aid package for airlines at Changi 46Indian nurses stranded in Tikrit, Iraq, which was taken over by militants 22,000 Dengue cases and seven deaths reported in Singapore120 words
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Article126 2014-06-20 14 THE Infocomm Development Authority (IDA) of Singapore announced a new $15 million programme that will encourage large enterprises to mentor and co-develop products with local start-ups. Such partnerships would help build stronger companies and talent, and would make use of data analytics to enhance transport, eldercare126 words
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Article102 2014-06-20 14 CIVIL servants and politicians should be simple and direct when communicating with the public, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on June 17. In a Facebook post, he told of how he had sent his colleagues an article by Financial Times columnist Lucy Kellaway102 words
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Article115 2014-06-20 14 A NATIONAL job database, the first of its kind, that aims to put Singaporeans first has yet to be launched, but it has already garnered interest from bosses and workers. More than 1,700 employers and 9,000 job-seekers have registered to use a trial version of the government115 words
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Article122 2014-06-20 14 EXPORTS appear to be suffering as an increasing number of companies relocate factories offshore as part of the economic restructuring under way. While economies across the region are starting to benefit from the pickup in global demand, shipments from Singapore shrank across almost all industries last122 words
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283 2014-06-20 14 LATER this year, the Jurong Lake District will become a mini version of a “smart city” with more than 1,000 sensors deployed to control and monitor everything from traffic to street lights, and crowded buses. Its residents will be able to use283 words
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Article, Illustration123 2014-06-20 14 Top park in Asia... for the second year in a row, Singapore Botanic Gardens (above) has been ranked the top park in Asia by leading US travel website TripAdvisor. It beat the likes of Jingshan Park in Beijing and Japan’s Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to topPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 123 words
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225 2014-06-20 14 AMID a worldwide trend of rising religiosity, many people here believe that harmony between people of different religions remains strong, a survey by the Institute of Policy Studies found. Keys to maintaining this peaceful state are the Government’s policies on religion, and its role225 words
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Article, Illustration402 2014-06-20 18 KALWANT KAUR - KALWANT KAUR kalwant@sph.com.sg THE ugly truth is we all have stubborn fat. But the beauty of it all is that we can get rid of it with CoolSculpting. I discovered this effective slimming solution in an advertisement in tabla!. Dr Suresh Mahtani (right) had402 words
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Article, Illustration518 2014-06-20 18 VASANTHI GUNASEKARAN - Rang Mahal introduces a new casual-dining experience VASANTHI GUNASEKARAN tabla@sph.com.sg THERE is a young woman behind Rang Mahal’s new casual-dining bistro-style restaurant Table. Arushi, the daughter of Rang Mahal restaurant group owner Surya Juhunjuwala, has helped infuse a modern touch into the new menu. She isPHOTOS: RANG MAHAL - 518 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration519 2014-06-20 9 He is the first male in four years to achieve this feat WHEN Gaurav Agrawal was told that he had topped the prestigious civil services examination this year, his initial reaction was one of disbelief. “Initially I could not believe it. Then IPHOTO: IANS - 519 words
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Article, Illustration435 2014-06-20 10 ALEKHYO ROY CHOUDHURY - 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) ALEKHYO ROY CHOUDHURY, Grade 9 IGCSE B THE NPSI annual sports dayPHOTOS: NPSIS - 435 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration188 2014-06-20 10 ARCHIT SAHU; FARIS SIRRAJ - ARCHIT SAHU, Grade 8A FARIS SIRRAJ, Grade 8C OUR interest in airplanes started with Origami paper planes which eventually led to us making model aircraft with small parts and decals… these were challenging and interesting to work through! Our participation in the Inter-School category at the National Airfix188 words
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Article, Illustration158 2014-06-20 10 RIA RANADIVE - RIA RANADIVE, RIA RANADIVE, Grade 10 IGCSE A “I GOT selected!” Swarna Kalyan, 14, squealed after she discovered that her entry to the 2014 “Tales of S” e-book competition got shortlisted. Aakriti Aggrawal, 12, also found herself radiating with joy. The girls had submitted their short158 words
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Advertisement319 2014-06-20 9 www.giissingapore.org CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CBSE CLASS 12 STUDENTS, 2014 FOR PRODUCING STERLING RESULTS Lekshmi Madhukumar tops with 97.4% 90% above marks scored by 46% students O r u J I n P ‘3'. 1 v 0 5 Stddylflg at GIIS /./f; ”m 9 ii ,7 “421%,. \i o 0 I319 words
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Advertisement50 2014-06-20 10 S^NDA Singapore Indian Development Association 1800-295-4554 www.sinda.org.sg EJ facebook.com/mysinda It is important for parents to encourage their children to set goals for the year. If possible, P parents should be part of the goal-setting process and should motivate them to achieve their goals. mi a §\H from NPS International School50 words
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Article, Illustration763 2014-06-20 11 ARE you ignoring clues that your health needs a tune-up? A person who has mild symptoms such as a dry mouth or a runny nose can still be unhealthy from a TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) perspective, even without suffering from the usual illnesses like fever orPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 763 words
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Article, Illustration585 2014-06-20 16 32-year-old K. Narayanan lost 19kg after joining running programme Flexifitness Brought to you by Flexifitness Why did you join the Flexifitness running programme? It is my personal goal to keep fit and I knew running is a great way to stay fit and strong.PHOTOS: FLEXIFITNESS - 585 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration368 2014-06-20 19 Vasanthi Gunasekaran - Mixed reviews in Singapore for film that stars Tamil great Rajini Vasanthi Gunasekaran TAMIL superstar Rajinikanth’s Kochadaiiyaan India’s first full-length photo-realistic animation movie hit the screens with great fanfare on May 23. The movie (above) had a global release. In Singapore, it opened on368 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration370 2014-06-20 20 WHEN Indian artistes come to Singapore it’s big news. When Singaporean artistes perform in India it’s even bigger news. Singapore’s Samarpana festival has been invited to showcase select elements from its local programming in Bangalore for the second year running. Ananya GML Cultural Academy, Bangalore, aPHOTO: JADE GROUP INTERNATIONAL - 370 words
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Article, Illustration62 2014-06-20 21 MAHA KUMBABISHEGAM Grand consecration ceremony of one of Singapore’s oldest Hindu temples Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. When: June 22, 9.01am Where: 141 Serangoon Road Contact: 6295-4538 Mandalabishegam will commence from June 23 and continue daily for 48 days until Aug 9. There will be religious discourses,62 words
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Article395 2014-06-20 21 CONFERENCE “Youthful Tamil in Vibrant Singapore” is the topic of this year’s Singapore Youth Tamil Conference, which is organised by the NUS Tamil Language Society. Free admission for the opening ceremony but need to register. When: June 20, 6pm (opening) Where: University Town Auditorium 2, Stephen Riady Centre,395 words
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Article, Illustration177 2014-06-20 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. What sort of creature is a Bombay duck? a) A deer b) A cat c) A fish 2. What sport did Alan Shepard play on the moon? a) Golf b) Polo c) Tennis 3. On the coast of which country would you find the inlet Bay177 words
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Miscellaneous514 2014-06-20 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries You will make useful decisions that will promote your welfare. You will be able to earn the goodwill of your superiors. Pay more attention to your work and ensure you fulfil your responsibilities. Taurus Avoid making major decisions. Handle your activities with patience and care. It will514 words
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Miscellaneous297 2014-06-20 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Sits for shots 6 Epic chronicle 10 Style of apparel 14 As a whole 15 College exam type 16 Two-way radio word 17 Highly-intelligent group 18 Fabric fuzz 19 Crazy in love 20 Searched 23 Sofa variety 25 Shad eggs 26 War area to some vets 27297 words
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Miscellaneous69 2014-06-20 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 Pushkar Lake is believed to have been69 words
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Miscellaneous27 2014-06-20 22 SOLUTIONS sudoku crossword quiz 1. A fish 2. Golf 3. New Zealand 4. Josephine 5. Milk teeth 6. Dictionaries 7. Taurus 8. Tangent 9. India 10. Antelope27 words
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SPORTS
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531 2014-06-20 23 SURESH NAIR - SURESH NAIR tabla@sph.com.sg THERE appears to be a “silver lining” for Indian hockey despite the long faces at failing to improve upon their eighth-place finish of the last edition of World Cup hockey. India grabbed the No. 9 spot531 words
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Article, Illustration884 2014-06-20 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - Why are some footballers struggling at the World Cup while they excel at their clubs? star column HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg IT IS the biggest sporting event in the world, more focused and more dramatic than the Olympics, which are a bit like a coalition government having toPHOTO: © AFP - 884 words
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