Tabla, 21 November 2014

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  • 22 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY Sfh A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MCI (P) 025/11/2014 SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21,2014
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  • Article, Illustration
    1490 1  -  Cultural Medallion winner moved here from India as a young boy and his love for Singapore is reflected in his poems RASHMI KUMAR tabla@sph.com.sg WHEN Cultural Medallion winner K.T.M. Iqbal’s father was a young man living in Tamil Nadu’s Kadayanallur, he was one of many Indians who admired
    PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES; PHOTOS COURTESY OF K.T.M. IQBAL  -  1,490 words
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    • 220 1 40 THE BANANA LEAF APQLQ Where dining is an art 54, Race Course Road, Singapore *****4 48, Serangoon Road, #01-32, Little India Arcade, Singapore *****9 EAT LIKE A KING TODAY! Tiger sized Succulent Prawns > rv Catering Hotline 9225 3535 www.bananaleafapolo.com www.facebook.com/TheBananaLeafApolo THIS CM IS A MAN ON A MISSION
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    • 6 1 WILL RAJINI ENTER POLITICS? PAGE 17
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  • INDIA
    • India in 2 minutes
      • 117 2 SHE was only two when she last visited Punjab with her parents. That was 40 years ago. On Nov 12 Nikki Haley was back, this time as governor of South Carolina on a 10-day visit to drum up business for her state. Her aim
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      • 85 2 A MOB of junior doctors killed a suspected thief at a medical college in Kolkata by tying him up and slashing his penis with a razor. They dragged him into a room at the state-run Nilratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital, tied him
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      • 98 2 UTTAR Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav wrote to prime minister Narendra Modi on Nov 18 seeking prompt action on issues like an e-ticketing facility for tourists visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra. In his letter, Mr Yadav said that due to
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      • 110 2 WITH World Toilet Day on Nov 19, a survey conducted by travel portal HolidayIQ.com found that 88.31 per cent of Indian travellers felt that railway stations across India have the dirtiest toilets, followed by toilets at public places in cities at 87.9
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      • 115 2 WHEN the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development asked Kendriya Vidyalayas to discontinue teaching German as a third language and to teach Sanskrit instead, 500 teachers of the language stood to lose their jobs. A recent letter from the joint commissioner
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      • 100 2 THE Supreme Court ordered laboratory tests on materials used for furnishing the interiors of coaches in trains to check whether they meet the prescribed safety standards to withstand fires. The court heard a public-interest litigation (PIL) alleging that the use of substandard
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      • 125 2 FOR three days, starting on Nov 18, either side of Bengaluru’s Bull Temple Road was awash with peanuts. Vendors from across Karnataka state were selling the farm produce at the annual fair (above). The peanut fair is called Kadalekayi Parishe and it starts on
        PHOTOS: © AFP  -  125 words
      • 97 2 INFOSYS co-founder Nandan Nilekani is working on a non-profit, mass-scale education project that would change the dynamics of how primary education is taught in India. Details on the project have been kept to a minimum, but Mr Nilekani has hired a small team to
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      • 99 2 ON Nov 17, actress Hema Malini announced that she would adopt Raval Village, the birthplace of Radha, Lord Krishna’s companion, under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Vikas Yojana scheme launched by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. The village is 9km from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh.
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      • 116 2 KERALA receives nearly 400 truck-loads of pesticide-laden vegetables and fruits from Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka every day. The pesticide increases their shelf-life, but scientific studies have proven that the practice is one of the major causes of cancer in the state. Kerala
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    • 579 3 Indian PM, president and noted luminaries pay tribute to the retired Supreme Court judge and former Kerala minister ARMED with a university degree in English, V.R. Krishna Iyer wanted to be journalist. But his father persuaded him to become a lawyer and soon, the young Mr
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    • 107 3 p NURTURING INTELLIGENCE Congratulations Winners at the 14th SIP Academy International Prodigy Abacus Mental Arithmetic Competition, Kuala Lumpur, November 16,2014 a* K9i I r.v v ■■yt T A SUCC.ES! WITHIN Yi SIP IS THE PLA< We Can THE I f, AKSHAT SOLANKI, CHAMPION, FOUNDATION 2A, JING SHAN PRIMARY SCHOOL MISHREE
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  • NEWS
    • 1095 4 / 5  -  Yin Ker, who teaches art history, says she was inspired by the university’s legacy PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg WHEN the revived Nalanda University opened its doors on Sept 1 this year, one of the first professors who joined its faculty was a Singaporean
      PHOTOS: NALANDA UNIVERSITY, SANA SALAH, GANESH DEEKSHITH  -  1,095 words
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    • 64 4 / 5 1\ *1 ALL days We are open Mon Thu (11,30am -11:30pm) with break (4pm -5:30pm) Fri-Sat (11:30am-2:00pm) with break (4pm 5:30pm) Sun (11:30am 12:00am) We also undertake party/catering orders and drive through "Authentic North Indian Cuisine" KwRRY KORNBR Indian l and For Globetrotters 9 Call 6235-0553 for home delivery in
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  • SINGAPORE
    • 843 6 / 7  -  Chandrababu Naidu has big plans for Andhra Pradesh and Singapore may play a role in its development PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg INDIAN politicians are known for making tall promises and painting a rosy picture of the future. Many of them visit Singapore and, from
      PHOTOS: ISAS, MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS  -  843 words
    • 358 8 Aussie celeb chef teams up with the restaurant’s head chef to come up with delicacies with a twist THE idea was to merge two chefs’ culinary experiences and cultural backgrounds to create authentic Indian flavours with alternate cooking and influences. To do that, Australian celebrity
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    • 373 11 He is honoured for his contribution to the industry for the past 24 years HE HAS been involved in the whisky industry for the past 24 years a feat that has not gone unnoticed by the Keepers of the Quaich, an exclusive, international community of
      PHOTO: PERNOD RICARD  -  373 words
    • 586 12 / 13  -  Rashmi Kumar HE GAVE himself a year to produce a piece of work on the life of Allama Muhammad Iqbal which, according to the author Zafar Anjum, was a fraction of the time taken by his favourite non-fiction writers like William Dalrymple and
      PHOTOS COURTESY OF ZAFAR ANJUM  -  586 words
    • singapore snippets
      • 123 14 / 15 THIS year’s New York Festivals’ Global Awards saw Grey Group Singapore sweep the healthcare awards including clinching the prestigious Grand Global award, five Global awards and three finalist certificates. Then, on Nov 14, Grey showed a very strong presence in the Singapore Hall
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      • 93 14 / 15 THE Traffic Police are installing new digital cameras to nab motorists who break speed limits. The cameras similar to the ones deployed at junctions to catch red-light runners will be put up at 20 locations for a start. The Straits Times understands most of
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      • 130 14 / 15 IN A bid to move workers from temporary housing to proper dormitories, the Government has stopped the building of temporary dormitories in a dozen industrial estates. Workers from the marine and process sectors, which include the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors, will also not
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      • 103 14 / 15 SINGAPORE remains an attractive destination for international brands and new labels to set up shop despite steep rents and tough operating conditions, according to Colliers International. The property consultancy acknowledged that bricks-and-mortar retailers are feeling the heat from the competition posed
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    • 441 14 / 15 MADAM Halimah Yacob, who heads the senior advocacy group in the People’s Action Party (PAP), wants the law on raising the re-employment age from 65 to 67 to kick in by Budget 2016. But this move would hinge on the outcome of the incentives
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    • 260 14 / 15 MORE rain than usual is expected this November and December, with some flooding, the Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has warned. The first half of this month has already been wetter than usual, with 188mm of rainfall recorded at the Changi climate station, and there
      PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES  -  260 words
    • 224 14 / 15 TWO Temasek Holdings-linked units will join forces to create Singapore’s largest infrastructure business trust with assets of more than $4 billion and a market capitalisation of around $1.9 billion. Keppel Infrastructure Trust (KIT) and City Spring Infrastructure Trust (CIT) announced a mega deal
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    • 92 14 / 15 Bow wow, I’m here to help you destress... meet 11-year-old Brinkley, who easily sniffed its way into the hearts of 45 students at a National University of Singapore lecture theatre on Nov 18. The dog was there with several others to
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    • 428 16 “Personally, I’ve always wanted a handy, concise book to give foreigners seeking a quick insight into contemporary Singapore, so I’m thrilled the book has been bought for such a purpose by many.” Ms Susan Long, senior writer at The Straits Times and editor of 50 Things to
      PHOTOS: IANS, © AFP  -  428 words
    • 147 16 5 million Pilgrims expected to visit the Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala when it opens for a two-month pilgrimage season $670 million Paid by Australian website Seek to buy Singapore jobs portal Jobstreet 14.3 million People in India are trapped in some form of slavery 169 Dolphins spotted in
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    • 181 8 3 r tw C a J 556 For overseas admissions at GIIS, onspot enrolment early-bird discount, attend our interactive counselling Registration starts at 10:30 am (Counsellors available till 5:00 pm) Register Today MOVING TO JAPAN, MALAYSIA OR SINGAPORE? Get your child enrolled at the world's most award-winning international school. Why
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    • 145 8 Radha Madhav Satsang Invites All For The Art of Happiness 27 29 November 2014 7.30 9pm Daily VENUE: Civil Service Club Auditorium L3, 60 Tessensohn Road Singapore *****4, (Farrer Park MRT, Exit B) The uncontrolled mind is subject to the vagaries of lust, anger, greed, envy, tension, anxiety, etc that
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  • EDUCATION
    • Article, Illustration
      520 9 IIT alumni’s inaugural Singapore Indian Young Writers Competition endorsed by best-selling Indian author Chetan Bhagat CAN essay writing be a rewarding experience? Well, Indian teens in Singapore can look forward to some rewards if they win a prize in the inaugural Singapore Indian Young Writers ompetition. The
      PHOTO: IIT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION  -  520 words
    • 411 10  -  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, GIIS) ANAMIKA RAJIV, Class 11 A Level DIWALI signifies the victory
      PHOTOS: DPSIS  -  411 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 168 10  -  AHANA DATTA, Class 8 ICSE FOR Social Studies Week, the students of Class 8 ICSE formed five teams and performed one-act plays based on historical narratives. The topics of the stories ranged from the American Revolution to the invention of coffee. The play on Egyptian Creations, which
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        152 10  -  AISHWARYA NAIR, Class 7A STUDENTS of Classes 6 and 7 brought classroom lessons to life as we got the chance to hold our own Barter Bazaar on the school grounds during Social Studies Week. Having learnt about barter economies that existed in the absence of currencies in
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    • 149 9 GIIS STUDENTS ACHIEVE RECORD BREAKING INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) RESULTS 1 1B Worldwide topper (45/45) 7 near perfect scorers (44/45) 33% students score 40 above GIIS’ IBDP graduates have made their school proud with exceptional results in 2014. GIIS’ curriculum delivery mechanism prepares students into confident, future-ready, and well-rounded personalities. Kaustav
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    • 61 10 S^NDA Singapore Indian Development Association 1800-295-4554 www.sinda.org.sg (j facebook.com/mysinda O s J a a a Don’t force your children to talk, but offer them opportunities for this. Instead of asking, “what’s wrong?”, ask them about school and their friends. Do not criticise when they talk or they will learn not
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    • 213 11 DPS ‘Torch (Bearers in the .Fiehf of (Education... INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL DPS rejoices on Children's Day filling each moment with joy and an unforgettable fullness of life’ On this Children's Day, we were happy to hear of all the things that made the y an especially fun-filled one. Our child said,
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    • 125 16 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 facilities for Traditional Ayurvedic Treatments under the supervision of experienced Ayurvedic graduates
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 659 17 Tamil star Rajinikanth responds to calls for him to enter politics Indo-Asian News Service FILM-MAKER Ameer urged superstar Rajinikanth to join politics, as his fans want him to become chief minister. Speaking at the audio launch of Tamil action film Lingaa, Ameer, one of the chief
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    • 156 17 THE inaugural festival promotes cross-cultural exchanges and artistic dialogue within the arts community. Organised by the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA), the Shantanjali Festival of Arts will be held over three days from Nov 28 to 30. It has been planned as
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    • Article, Illustration
      597 18 Women in Indian films have moved away from stereotypes, says Amitabh Bachchan Indo-Asian News Service NOTING that the visual representation of women has changed dramatically over the past two decades, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan saluted the way contemporary Indian films portray mul-ti-hued female characters which have moved away
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    • 442 18 Indo-Asian News Service REMEMBER getting transported to fantasy land with movies like Jajantaram Mamantaram, Karamati Coat and Chhota Chetan? Sadly, the whimsical world of children has vanished as Bollywood is now focusing more on real life and inspirational stories, say experts. “Movies like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag are
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: AAMIR KHAN PRODUCTIONS  -  442 words
    • 384 19 Actress Radhika Prasiddha is happy Tamil thriller Kutram Kadithal has been picked for three popular film festivals Indo-Asian News Service UPCOMING Tamil thriller Kutram Kadithal, which has been selected for three popular film festivals, is a movie that will “communicate to the masses” and has something for
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    • 283 19 SEVENTH KHWAISH LECTURE YSA YOUNG SIKH ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE) The Issue of Talent and Integration Global Competition, Local Challenges Talent is a key resource pillar of Singapore’s economic strategy. For long, we have competed for talent on the global stage and have used qualifications as a convenient proxy to evaluate talent.
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  • RELAX
    • 371 20 Indo-Asian News Service HE ADMITS he may not be in the same league as the literary greats of India when it comes to fiction, but he has revamped the concept of “bestsellers”. This, says novelist Chetan Bhagat (below), is because his stories
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    • 418 21 QUIZ Pan IIM MIND aMaze, a quiz in homage to Mayukh Mitter, a quizzer from Kolkata who died in 2011. Hosted by quizmaster Joy Bhattacharjya. When: Nov 22, 3pm Where: SMU Admin Building, Level 6 Function Room, 81 Victoria Street Contact: E-mail mitters@gmail.com CONCERT The Gharana Series, with
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    • 32 21 KALAA UTSAVAM Indian Festival of Arts, featuring music, theatre and dance (right). When: Nov 21 to 30, various timings Where: The Esplanade Contact: Log on to www.kalaautsavam.com
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    • Article, Illustration
      165 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. What type of musical instrument was a hydraulus? a) Banjo b) Organ c) Lute 2. In which city is the OPEC headquarters located? a) Vienna b) Paris c) London 3. In which US state is the city of Las Vegas? a) Nevada b) California c) Ohio
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  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 516 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries Watch your words and try to control your anger while communicating with your partner. You may be able to realise moderate gains through business ventures. Taurus If you are involved in teaching, accounts and commerce, insurance, communication and publishing, your status and reputation will improve. Gemini You
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  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 292 21 CROSSWORD DOWN 1 Certain salmon 2 Place for some Nebraskans 3 An arm and a leg? 4 Maximally 5 “This means 6 Eastern title 7 Box score column 8 Organ part 9 Rhyming boxing champ 10 Car-jacker? 11 Sit in the sun 12 Part of an archipelago 13 seriously 23
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    • 40 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.
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  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
    • 27 22 SOLUTIONS crossword quiz sudoku 1. Organ 2. Vienna 3. Nevada 4. Mesopotamia 5. Pivot joint 6. Gunter Grass 7. Krishna 8. 1,000 9. Ice hockey 10. Whale
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  • SPORTS
    • 334 23 He is the best Indian batsman, but Gundappa Viswanath was a delight to watch, say Indian cricket’s legendary spin trio Indo-Asian News Service THE legendary spin trio of Bishan Singh Bedi, Erapalli Prasanna and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar has hailed Sunil Gavaskar as the best Indian batsman they
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    • star column
      • Article, Illustration
        900 24  -  Sehwag redefined the art of batting HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg ITHINK I am missing Virender Sehwag. To be fair, this is a wonderful bunch of young players and they are carrying the baton delivered to them by an extraordinary group. I find Ajinkya Rahane most pleasing to
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    • 249 23 Indulge In dian m W ■A Kalaa Utsavam, the annual Indian festival of the arts, is back with a vibrant selection of contemporary and traditional performances by acclaimed Indian artists at the Esplanade. Here are some exciting highlights, specially presented to you by SPH Gift of Music. Don't miss it.
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