Tabla, 20 March 2015

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  • 22 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY S|Sl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, MARCH 20,2015 MCI (P) 025/11/2014
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  • 1149 1  -  If anyone had said that India would win all their league matches in the World Cup a month ago, people would have laughed at him. What is their secret to doing well? HEMANT KENKRE in Mumbai tabla@sph.com.sg Hemant Kenkre, a cricket analyst, is a former Bombay University opener
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    • 6 1 FAST BOWLERS’ WORLD CUP PAGE 24
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  • INDIA
    • India in 2 minutes
      • 89 2 FOLLOWING the launch of a scheme in 2011 in Tamil Nadu, where students from class 11 onwards in government schools and college students are eligible for free laptops, the percentage of households having a member who can operate a computer has risen from
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      • 68 2 THE police have said Indian Administrative Service officer (IAS) D.K. Ravi (right), who was widely known for taking on the land mafia in clearing encroachments and who was found dead in his apartment at Koramangala in Bengaluru on March 16, committed suicide. Said Karnataka
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      • 97 2 SHOPS and schools in eastern India were closed on March 17 in protest against the gang rape of a 70-year-old nun in the Nadia district of West Bengal. Said a spokesperson for the local business association Samiran Paul: “We have called for the shutdown of
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      • 89 2 AROUND two lakh Olive Ridley turtles have arrived at Gahirmatha in Odisha to lay eggs. Over half a million congregate in the waters in the Bay of Bengal in November and climb ashore to nest between December and March. About a dozen of these
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      • 91 2 AGRA’S Taj Mahal has emerged as one of the most popular Google Street View destinations in Asia for global virtual travellers, according to a Google statement. The monument was ranked as one of the most globally viewed destinations by people in Singapore, Australia,
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      • 95 2 ON MARCH 14, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled in London’s prestigious Parliament Square, which is home to statues of UK statesmen and other noted individuals. The statue was unveiled by India’s finance minister Arun Jaitley, with UK prime minister David Cameron looking on.
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      • 80 2 ACCORDING to figures released by the Indian government on March 16, there has been a 67 per cent rise in the number of baggage theft cases across Indian airports last year. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport accounted for nearly 50 per cent
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      • 87 2 AS A precaution against rising temperatures in the coming month, the Odisha government has directed the authorities of all schools in the state to hold classes only in the morning, with no school to remain open after 11am. Thus, they will be
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      • 52 2 IN A report (Colourful family fun) published on March 13, the NTU student performing at the Holi event was incorrectly identified as Apoorva Jain. Her name is Monisha A. Jain. In the It’s Only Words page, the photo used is of actress Andrea Jeremiah, not
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    • 688 4 The state accounts for the second highest number of such marriages in India and also ranks second in the world in this social evil Indo-Asian News Service SHIVLAL is a student of Class 8. Of late, he has been faring poorly in his studies.
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    • 151 4 Indo-Asian News Service INDIAN TV series Balika Vadhu brought child marriages into the limelight when it premiered on July 21, 2008. Now, with an 11-year leap, makers of the show are set to revisit its original theme to highlight the plight of young brides forced into marriage
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    • 67 2 hi'itnviixonrpii small girl One night she came upon, a leg ol chicken and a plate ol rice. She picked it up and took a bite. Then another bite. Then another. Until she was full, and the plate was empty. The end. To a hungry child, a norma! meal is a
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    • 359 3 For the most passionate fans, only the world’s best will do. Discover winning entertainment deals at IT Show 2015. IT Show 2015 19 22 March 2015, 12pm 9pm Suntec Convention Centre, Level 4 Singtel TV Road Show 19 22 March 2015, 11am 9pm Marina Square Linkbridge Atrium The Great Indian
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  • BUSINESS
    • Article, Illustration
      339 6  -  Several industry leaders attend forum to discuss opportunities in India AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg TELEVISION channel Times Now organised its third India Budget Singapore-Asean Impact event on March 13 at the Suntec Convention Centre. The event, called Emerging India Forum 2015, saw 280 industry leaders from various sectors discuss
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    • 428 6 AT A two-day conclave, leading Asian management thinkers and business school deans discussed ways to create more original content on business management and practices in their country and region, rather than merely adapt and teach Western curriculum. They did so at the Asian Management Conclave
      PHOTOS: SMU  -  428 words
    • 6 6 SING RS45.06 US$0.71 A$O.94 €0.67 £0.48
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    • 13 6 US RS62.62 A$1.31 €0.94 £0.67 S$1.38 Exchange rates as of March 18, 2015
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    • biz notes
      • 111 6 SINGAPORE-BASED IIa Technologies has launched the world’s largest diamond greenhouse, a 200,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility. It has also developed a revolutionary, commercially-viable diamond growing process for colourless, high quality, Type IIa diamonds. Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam was the guest of honour at the event.
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      • 71 6 CHENNAI airport has lost its tag of being the third busiest airport in India. Another south Indian city has taken its place. Statistics released by the Airports Authority of India show Bengaluru has taken over the No. 3 slot after Delhi and Mumbai. Between April 2014
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      • 80 6 INDIA’S first private greenfield airport in West Bengal’s Durgapur is likely to be ready for operations by April. The airport is promoted by Bengal Aerotropolis Projects. The state government owns a 1.2 per cent stake in the private firm with Singapore’s Changi Airport being the single largest
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    • 546 7 In this experience sharing series, blogger SUBINA KHANEJA talks about her experience with traditional Chinese medicine and how she came to believe in it subinak.wordpress.com A VISIT to Eu Yan Sang’s clinic had been scheduled, and I was excited. I’m a great believer
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    • 72 7 Terms and conditions apply: GLimited to NEW patients who have not visited any Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic before. GNot redeemable for cash. GNot applicable with any other vouchers,
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    • 207 7 G Can a prescription be shared? As each prescription is based on an individual’s unique condition and constitution, sharing prescriptions is not recommended. G How should the medication be consumed? Just pour a sachet of the prescribed herbal powder into one-third glass of boiled warm water,
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  • OPINION
    • 494 8  -  community matters K.KESAVAPANY K. Kesavapany is Distinguished Affiliated Fellow, Asian Research Institute, National University of Singapore. IN WHAT has been described as a “New Social Compact”, the Budget that Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Tharman Shanmugaratnam tabled in Parliament on Feb 23 has
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  • EDUCATION
    • 442 9 Academic institutions should be benchmarked and accredited, says president Mukherjee Indo-Asian News Service INDIA’S president Pranab Mukherjee said the academic institutions in his country should be benchmarked and accredited to create quality consciousness. Addressing the 64th annual convocation of Panjab University (PU) in Chandigarh
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    • 89 9 pre-schoolers learning the basics of electronics at a three-day robotics camp organised and hosted by SINDA, in association with non-profit organisation 21C Girls and supported by Google Singapore. The camp, part of SINDA’s strategy to catalyse interest in technology in its target community, was held for
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    • 300 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, DPS) ADITI LAKSHMANAN, Grade IB Year 1 THE Career Counselling Fair
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    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 196 10  -  AMBUJAM IYER, Grade 5B NPSI celebrated its Primary School Annual Day for Grades III, IV and V on Nov 28. It showcased the talent of students across all these grades. The school auditorium was packed with students, their siblings, teachers, parents and grandparents. Ms Nidhi Lal, NPS
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      • 117 10  -  SAMUD SHETTY, Grade 5C KARTIK IYER, Grade 5C THE little stars of NPSI Early Years put together a mesmerising show on Feb 13. Before the show began, the guests were welcomed by the children. The dazzling Annual Day performance was based on the theme “Dances From
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    • 171 9 Meet us at SmartKids Asia from 20-22 March 2015 to learn more about Global Montessori Plus! Booth No. C19 11.00 am 9.00 pm Singapore Expo (Hall 5) Don’t miss our special Global Montessori Plus class today (Friday, March 20, 2015) between 5.30 pm and 6.00 pm at the Exhibition (Trial
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  • SINGAPORE
    • 154 11  -  Amrita Kaur THE Indian Women’s Association (IWA) unveiled its new president as it said goodbye to Ms Piu Lahiri, who stepped down as president after a two-year term on March 18. That same day, the IWA held its 18th annual general meeting and thank-you lunch at
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    • 317 14 / 15 EXPORTS from Singapore factories slumped by 9.7 per cent last month, compared with February 2014, as a global slowdown, especially in China, took a heavy toll on shipments. Non-oil domestic exports (NODX), the most widely-used measure of exports, had increased 4.3 per cent in January. The
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    • 143 14 / 15 winner...this spectacular Narpani peacock float beat 13 others to clinch the Most Popular Float award at this year’s Chingay parade. For the Indian contingent “ondraga kondaduvom together we celebrate”, helmed by the People’s Association Narpani team (Indian Activity Executive Committees), being presented the award on March 17
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    • singapore snippets
      • 206 14 / 15 SPH Gift of Music, the free community concert series sponsored by SPH, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a year-long musical journey offering a wide variety of musical treats. A total of 26 concerts featuring different musical genres such as classical, pop,
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      • 90 14 / 15 THE anti-competition watchdog has effectively stopped Parkway Holdings from acquiring outpatient diagnostic chain RadLink-Asia, amid fears that the prices of radiology and imaging services like X-rays and ultrasound would go up. In a rare move likely the first such decision in years the Competition Commission
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      • 88 14 / 15 EIGHT bidders have been shortlisted for an inaugural government bus contract, according to information on the Land Transport Authority website. The companies are bidding for the right to operate 26 services out of the new Bulim depot in Jurong West from the second half of next year.
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    • 445 16 “Singapore is a shopping nation. Shopping isn't just about buying something, it is about socialising and experiencing.” WingTai Asia executive director Helen Khoo commenting on a recent consumer survey which found that 56 per cent of Singaporeans prefer buying non-food items in-store rather than online. The company
      PHOTOS: IANS  -  445 words
    • 206 16 10New hawker centres will be built by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources by 2027 979.21 million Telephone subscribers in India as of January $740 million Will be spent to spruce up Singapore’s cultural institutions and landmarks in the Civic District 59% Of women in India
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    • 351 17 Gaze at the stars and visit the iconic sets of The Lord Of The Rings and The Hobbit THIS April, New Zealand’s autumn night sky and outdoor movie sets will dazzle you. Take the exciting 11-day tour to Christchurch lined up by Dynasty Travel,
      PHOTOS: DYNASTY TRAVEL  -  351 words
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  • SPORTS
    • 460 12 / 13 THE biggest factor in India’s performance has to be its Captain Cool, M.S. Dhoni. He’s a realistic, aggressive and yet inspiring leader, and that’s why if he wins this time, his achievement will be superior to the two preceding captains who also had back-to-back World Cup
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    • 905 24  -  star column Countries which focused on fast bowling did well HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg THERE was a feeling before the World Cup that we were giving ourselves 42 games to tell us what we already knew. It might seem a dismissive statement but it wasn’t
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    • 156 14 / 15 nee upon a time there lived a tiny boy. He awoke one morning and found a bowl. Inside it was muesli! It had raisins and oats and bran. And there was even a bottle of milk. So he poured it on the muesli and ate and ate, until he was
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
    • 526 18 Actress Kareena Kapoor feels celebrities should not try to hide their age Indo-Asian News Service BOLLYWOOD’S fit and fabulous Kareena Kapoor is on her way to turning 35, and she’s clear about not attempting to be 22! She feels the key to ageing gracefully lies in letting
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    • 654 19 Actor Sushant Singh Rajput feels Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! is his best performance Indo-Asian News Service ACTOR Sushant Singh Rajput, who made a successful Bollywood debut with Kai Po Che, says he has delivered his career’s best performance in his upcoming film Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!
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  • RELAX
    • 443 20  -  ALL ABOUT YOU Dr Malini Munisamy This monthly column by Dr Malini Munisamy, medical director of AesCure Medical and Aesthetic Clinic, will focus on taking a holistic approach to help women with health-related matters. The clinic is at 72 Amoy Street. Tel: 6220-5969. THE two
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    • 471 21 SEMINAR Parenting For The 21st Century a seminar organised by Society for Bhagavata Culture with key speaker Associate Professor Dr N. Ganapathy, chairman of Ashram Halfway House. Free admission but need to register. When: March 21, 1.30 to 4.30pm Where: PGP Hall, Function Room, 3rd floor, Sri Srinavasa
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    • 37 21 WORKSHOP Live With Joy, Purpose And Confidence attend free preview of the Happiness Program. When: March 21, 11.30am to 1pm Where: 433 Race Course Road Contact: 9139-1494 or log on to http://www.artofliving.org/sg-ent
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    • Article, Illustration
      199 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. What emotion does the symbol mean in chat parlance? a) Sad b) Confused c) Happy 2. If China is the world’s largest producer of wheat, which is the second largest? a) India b) Pakistan c) Nepal 3. Which word connects a finger with an alphabetical list
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    • 7 21 Singapore has 63 islands.
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  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 568 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries You will be able to build better fortunes during this period. Some unexpected benefits are coming your way. You may need to adopt a relaxed attitude. Taurus Your efforts to improve yourself will witness average results. You need to be patient and determined as your work will
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  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 313 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 African ravine 5 Parts of an udder 10 DNA component? 14 Drilling org. 15 Problem for a grain farmer 16 Revered expert 17 Storybook beginning 18 In the past, to poets of the past 19 JFK predictions 20 Progressed by large increments 23 Colony soldier 24 African
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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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    • 7 21 GFor solutions, turn to the next page.
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  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
    • 43 22 SOLUTIONS quiz 1. Sad 2. India 3. Index 4. Corn sheaf 5. Comet 6. Ankle 7. Platoon 8. George Bush 9. Whale shark 10. Ireland sudoku crossword G In last week’s Quiz, the answer for question No. 8 should have been Gall bladder.
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  • FASHION
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      535 23 Weavers using handlooms in this Indian village provide fabric for a special collection of apparel for urban youths Indo-Asian News Service TUCKED away in Abheypur Village near Gurgaon, we spot a 70-year-old lady wrinkled in skin, but not in spirit sitting with a traditional charkha to create indigo
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    • 164 23 wm 50 CELEBRATING SG50 Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society Presents SIFAS FESTIVAL OF INDIAN CLASSICAL MUSIC DANCE 2015 26 March-12 April 2015 ■C ‘A Anahata Mystical Sounds of Music A Carnatic Vocal Recital i Jt Fri 27th March 2015 at 7.30pm Esplanade Concert Hall Tickets: $80, $40, $25 f* \Wi
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