Tabla, 22 April 2016
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Title Section24 2016-04-22 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY TY SfSl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION SINGAPORE, WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 MCI (P) 017/11/201524 words
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INDIA
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India in 2 minutes
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Article, Illustration101 2016-04-22 2 DIPA Karmakar (above) from Tripura became the first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for the Rio Olympics after putting up a strong show at the final qualifying and test event. As soon as people heard the news, they visited the 22-year-old at herPHOTOS: © AFP, IANS - 101 words
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Article82 2016-04-22 2 A DAY after a 12-lakh robbery took place at Rajendra Place Metro station on April 11, the Central Industrial Security Force has decided not to allow metro commuters to enter the station with their faces covered. They are not allowed to have a surgical82 words
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63 2016-04-22 2 IN VIEW of the rising heat, all schools in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, are starting earlier at 7am and ending earlier. Classes from nursery to the sixth grade will end at 11am while those above the sixth grade will end at noon. The state government63 words
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94 2016-04-22 2 AFTER a two-year break, Pipli zoo in Kurukshetra, Haryana, reopened on April 13. Two Asiatic lions, a hippopotamus and a panther have been introduced in the zoo for the first time. At the opening ceremony, Haryana forest and wildlife minister Rao94 words
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Article75 2016-04-22 2 A 60-DAY ban on fishing in the Bay of Bengal came into force on April 14 to ensure a safe breeding season for many fish species. The Hindu reported that nearly 4,000 people in the Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh who fish in the75 words
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Article85 2016-04-22 2 TWO tigers at Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh have died, bringing the total tiger deaths in the state to 20 since May last year. The reserve’s field director said a 14-year-old tiger died due to starvation as it was unable to hunt because of85 words
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64 2016-04-22 2 THE central government will provide Bengaluru with Rs665 crores to clean its lakes. Environment minister Prakash Javadekar said Rs500 crores will be spent to set up a 74km-long trunk sewage line to carry the waste while Rs165 crores will be used to build four64 words
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108 2016-04-22 2 A MASSIVE strike by thousands of garment workers over restrictions on the withdrawal of provident funds turned violent in Bengaluru, leading to the burning of buses and many arrests by the police. They also blocked two national highways (NH-4 and NH-7) passing108 words
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Article, Illustration74 2016-04-22 2 FOUR army bunkers at Handwara town in Kashmir have been dismantled after more than 20 years (above). People wanted them removed after a girl alleged she had been molested by a soldier in a washroom nearby. Five people were shot by security forces during74 words
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Article, Illustration97 2016-04-22 2 THE Thrissur Pooram festival, a festival of light and sound, started on April 17 and ended the next day without a glitch, as it abided by the guidelines on conduct that the Kerala High Court laid down after the Kollam temple tragedy. The festival included97 words
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Article, Illustration528 2016-04-22 3 After Goa, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Gurgaon, India’s capital is all revved up Indo-Asian News Service WITH the odd-even car days proving to be useful, Delhi residents can expect to see more such days. And the newly-introduced bike taxis may well provide a breather on suchIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 528 words
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Article, Illustration310 2016-04-22 3 THE Indian government has told the country’s Supreme Court that the East India Company did not take away the Kohinoor diamond and that it was gifted to Britain by Sikh monarch Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The government was responding to a public interest litigation by a310 words
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NEWS
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Article, Illustration663 2016-04-22 4 / 5 AMRITA KAUR - Two men from Singapore journey over 9,000km on motorcycles to visit five famous Sikh temples in India AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg FOR the past month, two Sikhs Gurcharan Singh and Sukhvinder Singh have been riding their motorbikes from Singapore to five takhts in India. On March 25PHOTOS: 1 RIDE 5 TAKHT - 663 words
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Article, Illustration438 2016-04-22 6 GIIS student and Singapore-based professional among Times Now’s annual awards winners BOLLYWOOD actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (below right) and tennis star Sania Mirza (below left) were among those honoured at the third edition of the Times Now-ICICI Bank NRI of the Year AwardsPHOTOS: TIMES NOW, IANS - 438 words
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Article, Illustration325 2016-04-22 11 PAKISTANI writer Mohsin Hamid (below) is one of the best-known novelists from South-east Asia. He is known for his internationally best-selling books such as The Reluctant Fundamentalist and How To Get Filthy Rich In Rising Asia. Whatever Hamid writes creates325 words
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Article, Illustration191 2016-04-22 11 ZAFAR ANJUM - ZAFAR ANJUM tabla@sph.com.sg THE Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) has announced that the Singapore Book Awards 2016 ceremony will be held on May 11. The awards are organised by the SBPA to recognise the best in Singapore book publishing. There are eight award categories among themPHOTOS: THE STRAITS TIMES, FON, AFCC - 191 words
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Article, Illustration314 2016-04-22 11 THE Asian Festival of Children’s Content (AFCC) is one of the leading events in Asia on the calendar of children’s writers, illustrators and publishers. According to the festival’s founder R. Ramachandran, the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS) first organised the Asian Children’s314 words
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Advertisement103 2016-04-22 6 Course details: Course runs from 28 May-3 Dec 2016 The course is held free of cost Applicants are required to commit two hours a week upon graduation Applicants must be Singapore Citizens/Singapore PR aged between 18-60 years. i*j5]*}Htndu Centre Jnana Bhakti Seva Vedic Yoga Teacher’s Training Program Volunteer as an103 words
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Article, Illustration1121 2016-04-22 7 PATRICK JONAS - Nidhi Swarup sets up a society to help fellow sufferers of this little-known disease PATRICK JONAS patrickj@sph.com.sg SHE was clad in an eye-catching orange polo T-shirt when I met her at Bishan’s Junction 8. The shirt told me something about her. It had the logo ofCOURTESY OF NIDHI SWARUP - 1,121 words
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Article, Illustration1022 2016-04-22 10 AMRITA KAUR - Pooja Kawatra Gupta goes on to survive cancer, now spreads awareness on donation AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg WHEN Mrs Pooja Kawatra Gupta donated her son’s cord blood in 2008, she did not realise the magnitude of her decision. A year later, she was diagnosed with blood cancer.PHOTO: AMRITA KAUR - 1,022 words
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Article, Illustration1753 2016-04-22 12 / 13 SHONA LALL PAREKH - SHONA LALL PAREKH tabla@sph.com.sg DHOBY Ghaut MRT Station is one of Singapore’s busiest interchanges but did you know its name goes back to laundry activities in the area as far back as the 1830s? Associate Professor Victor R. Savage, director of the Office ofPHOTOS: SHONA LALL, NHB, NOSHIR MISTRI, THE STRAITS TIMES, SP JAIN - 1,753 words
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131 2016-04-22 14 / 15 THE first public hearing on the review of the elected presidency on April 18 was dominated by two issues: Whether Singapore should have a minority-race president from time to time, and what should be done to ensure this. Said Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon: “The131 words
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116 2016-04-22 14 / 15 GENDER diversity on the boards of Singapore’s largest listed companies is lagging the region, and the Republic has been overtaken by countries which have made regulation-driven improvements. A study by Korn Ferry and the Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations of the National University of Singapore116 words
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Article108 2016-04-22 14 / 15 TRAVELLERS arriving at Changi Airport may now face a longer wait than before to collect their bags. The airport’s “first bag on the belt in 12 minutes” standard was relaxed recently to allow a couple more minutes, sources said. This is after feedback from108 words
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105 2016-04-22 14 / 15 NTUC Income has launched a first-of-its-kind insurance plan that provides coverage to users of bicycles and personal mobility devices (PMD) such as electric scooters and hoverboards. The plan, called the Personal Mobility Guard, covers accidental death, permanent disability, medical expenses against105 words
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Article365 2016-04-22 14 / 15 MORE people were laid off last year than the year before, a Manpower Ministry report on redundancy released on April 20 showed. A total of 15,580 workers were laid off last year, 2,650 more than in 2014 and the fifth year in a row365 words
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Article, Illustration339 2016-04-22 14 / 15 ON APRIL 20, the wax figure of India’s prime minister Narendra Modi joined the ranks of prominent Singapore and world leaders at Madame Tussauds Singapore. His figure was unveiled by India’s high commissioner to Singapore Vijay Thakur Singh (seen at right with Mr Modi’s wax figure andPHOTO: MADAME TUSSARDS SG - 339 words
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Article, Illustration235 2016-04-22 14 / 15 SINGAPOREANS will find “new and exciting” logistics and supply chain jobs as the industry evolves under the industry renewal plan unveiled in last month’s Budget, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said on April 19. “Logistics is in fact one of the first sectorsPHOTO: DHL - 235 words
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Article, Illustration98 2016-04-22 14 / 15 Fun at GEMS open day... it was a fun day for more than 200 parents and children at the activities-packed GEMS World Academy or GWA (Singapore) Open Day (above and left) on April 16. Parents discovered how the school was the right fit for theirPHOTO: GWA - 98 words
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Article, Illustration495 2016-04-22 16 “I am on a new mission of per drop more crop. With each drop of water saved, we can usher in a new era of progress and prosperity.” Indian prime minister Narendra Modi urging the farming community to evolve a new policy for water conservation and improvePHOTO: © AFP - 495 words
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Article139 2016-04-22 16 121 ft Joss stick was lit at the site of the Simhasth Kumbh pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh which will be held from April 22 to May 21 1,000 Additional number of engineers the public service in Singapore will hire this year 3,228 Farmers committed suicide in Maharashtra last139 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration326 2016-04-22 8 TARINI MEHTANI; SMRITHI SADASIVAM, IB Year 1 - 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) TARINI MEHTANI SMRITHI SADASIVAM, IB Year 1 IB Year 1 HIGHPHOTOS: NPSIS - 326 words
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Article, Illustration285 2016-04-22 8 VYAS NAGESWARAN - VYAS NAGESWARAN, Grade 8A ON MARCH 22, 47 Grade 8 students visited Dignity Kitchen, a food court run by the disabled. After we arrived, we were told to split up into four groups as there were four stations for the day’s activities. The first involved285 words
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Article, Illustration210 2016-04-22 8 SANJANA KHANNA - SANJANA KHANNA, IB Year 1B ON MARCH 5 and 6, NPSI’s young historians Rahul Warrier, Manasa Madusudhanan, Kruthika Shah, Pakzad Daruwala, Prithvi Dinesh Chandra and I all from IB Year 1 took part in the International Young Historians Conference, held in United World College’s East Campus.210 words
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Article, Illustration694 2016-04-22 17 Not whether a movie is female or male-centric, says Anushka Sharma Indo-Asian News Service THE trend of female-centric films finding a place in Bollywood is hailed by many, but Anushka Sharma (right) has a different point of view. The actress says films should not beIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 694 words
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Article, Illustration628 2016-04-22 18 US actor Morgan Freeman says he wants to return to the country to make a movie Indo-Asian News Service HE HAS twice played God on screen, and now he’s taking the small screen route to explore “the story of God” in a documentary series for which heIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL - 628 words
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Article, Illustration173 2016-04-22 19 NATURE lover, co-founder of Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) Club Nature and actress Dia Mirza (left) says bringing the narrative of nature into whatever we are doing will effect a difference in educating society. “You feel balanced when there is nature. It gives173 words
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Article, Illustration136 2016-04-22 19 ACTOR Prabhas (below), who played the title role in the southern magnum opus Baahubali: The Beginning, is an avid reader and has a mini library with a collection of books on various subjects in his home. He believes knowledge to be a treasured possession136 words
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Article, Illustration186 2016-04-22 19 ACTOR Emraan Hashmi (below) says that hits and flops are transient for him when he sees small children battling their illnesses. Emraan, who has penned a book about his struggles with his son Ayaan’s cancer treatment, says that life is more186 words
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Article, Illustration185 2016-04-22 19 ACTRESS Huma Qureshi, (right) who is set to impress her fans with her debut in Malayalam film White, says she is glad that her debut in southern cinema is with superstar Mammootty. Talking about Mammootty, Huma told IANS: “I am glad185 words
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Article, Illustration201 2016-04-22 19 PANKAJ Kapur has been an integral part of the small screen for over 15 years in his more than 20-year career. But the veteran actor says that despite television having been a“huge part of my life”, he would like to maintain some distance from201 words
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Article, Illustration149 2016-04-22 19 ABHISHEK Chaubey’s Udta Punjab (below) highlights the issue of rampant drug abuse among youths in Punjab. In the trailer launched on April 16, actor Shahid Kapoor is seen essaying the character of high-on-drugs, long-haired rock star Tommy Singh, who sings with gleePHOTOS: IANS - 149 words
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Article, Illustration409 2016-04-22 20 Indo-Asian News Service SUPERSTAR Aamir Khan said that he is an enthusiast of the game of chess, which his grandmother taught him, and wants more children to take up the game as it builds their minds and analytical abilities. “I haveIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 409 words
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Article, Illustration46 2016-04-22 21 CONCERT Arijit Singh (right) live in concert, performing with 45 musicians. Tickets: $298, $248, $208, $148, $128, $98, $68 $48 When: April 23, 7.30pm Where: The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green Contact: 9636-6628 or log on to www.sistic.com.sg46 words
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Article, Illustration402 2016-04-22 21 MUSIC G Indian Folk Music, presented by Sudeshna and friends. Free admission. When: April 22, 7.30pm Where: Open stage, Library at the Esplanade Contact: Log on to www.nlb.gov.sg/golibrary/Programmes/ Arts/*****/Indian_F olk_Music. aspx G Enjoy an evening with Vignesh Friends as they present Tamil and Hindi film songs including ’60s402 words
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Article, Illustration193 2016-04-22 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. In which Hollywood film would you find the astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert? a) Apollo 13 b) Gravity c) Blade Runner 2. Who is the author of the famous animal epic Watership Down? a) Kenneth Grahame b) George Orwell c) Richard Adams 3.193 words
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Miscellaneous320 2016-04-22 20 FUTURE SPEAKS Aries Small issues on the personal and professional fronts will cause anxiety. You are likely to fall sick. An unexpected issue at work will cause strained relationships. Taurus Tough times for all born under this Moon sign. You need to be very cautious both on the professional and320 words
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Miscellaneous242 2016-04-22 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 3pm LIFE OK: Son Of Sardaar 6.55pm STAR GOLD: Pyar To Hona Hi Tha 9pm SONY MAX: Dum Laga Ke Haisha 9.30pm VASANTHAM: Once More MnVTV: 16 Vayathinile Mn ZEE CINEMA: TOIFA 2016 problems saturday 11am COLORS: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Noon ZEE TV: Pappu242 words
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Miscellaneous318 2016-04-22 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 New Mexico’s official flower 6 Famous film falcon’s home 11 British rule in India 14 “Hair” do’s 15 Venusian, e.g. 16 Commotion 17 Welcome sight after the world’s biggest storm 19 A minimus is the smallest one 20 Pivoting points 21 Watched and did nothing 23 Former318 words
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Miscellaneous47 2016-04-22 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. GFor solutions, turn to the next page.47 words
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Article, Illustration290 2016-04-22 22 Indo-Asian News Service IT USED to be that casual shoes were kept for running, hitting the gym or just to look sporty. But the entry of such footwear onto the runway has opened up more fashion options. So shake up the style quotient byIndo-Asian News Service; FILE PHOTO - 290 words
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Miscellaneous31 2016-04-22 22 SOLUTIONS quiz 1. Apollo 13 2. Richard Adams 3. Orville 4. Indian Ocean 5. The Beatles 6. Mauritius 7. West Indies 8. Star Of Africa 9. Pumpkin 10. China sudoku crossword31 words
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Article, Illustration709 2016-04-22 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - Unlike in the past, they come from all over India HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg ISAW Krunal Pandya a couple of days ago and marvelled at the confidence these young players seem to show on the big stage. It is a quality his brother Hardik possesses too. SoPHOTOS: © AFP - 709 words
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