Tabla, 16 December 2016

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  • 21 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT OF THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SSl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MCI (P) 093/10/2016 SINGAPORE,WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16,2016
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  • Article, Illustration
    66 1 More and more men are now donning the apron. The New Age man is slowly but surely taking over what was once the exclusive domain of his mother and wife, and showing off his prowess behind the stove. tabla! speaks to four such men who share their
    PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEEPAN KONASILAN, K.V. RAO, ROHIT PESHIN &HARDIAL SINGH  -  66 words
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    • 26 1 CHINNA AMMA RISES PAGE 5 REPORT ON PAGES 12 13 Get tabla! delivered to your doorstep. Call 6319-1800 or e-mail circs@sph.com.sg. Catch us online at www.tabla.com.sg
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  • INDIA
    • India in 2 minutes
      • 77 2 GIVING in to demands from various quarters, the Maharashtra government has decided to amend the names of two of its iconic locations. The names of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are now known as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and
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      • 104 2 THE 12th edition of Rann Utsav began in Gujarat on Dec 13. The utsav, which celebrates the rich culture and natural beauty in Gujarat, will continue till February next year. It will host cultural events such as folk and traditional dance performances depicting the
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      • 79 2 THE Gujarat Cricket Association is making the Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad the biggest cricket stadium in the world in terms of its seating capacity. The stadium, which will house 110,000 people compared to the earlier limit of 54,000, will
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      • 177 2 RESIDENTS in Chennai woke up to uprooted trees and big branches blocking the roads, fallen name boards and hoardings, damaged walls, power cuts and lack of milk supplies on Dec 13. This was a day after Cyclone Vardah ripped through the city and killed 16.
        PHOTO: IANS  -  177 words
      • 100 2 WORK will start soon to build what could well be the world’s largest Hindu temple. The proposed temple in Bihar will be built over 67ha at Janki Nagar near Kesaria in West Champaran district, about 150km from Patna. It will cost
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      • 99 2 SHOPS under the public distribution system in Himachal Pradesh will now sell beauty and other consumer products at a price lower than the market rate, apart from subsidised ration. The state Minister for Food and Civil Supplies G.S. Bali said cement and iron
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      • 99 2 BATHINDA town in Punjab has a new airport with a new flight connecting it to and from Delhi. Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju inaugurated the newly built civil air terminal at Bathinda airport and the flight for Delhi-Bathinda-Delhi sector. The first flight, operated by Air
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      • 95 2 SIX youngsters are in police custody for refusing to stand up while the national anthem was being played at the Kanakakunnu Nishagandhi open-air theatre inThiruvananthapuram during the International Film Festival of Kerala. Even though the policemen requested them to stand, they did
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    • 461 3 Theme of Jan event: Redefining engagement with the Indian diaspora EVERY year on Jan 9, India celebrates the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD). Jan 9 was chosen since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa to lead
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    • 1205 4/5  -  All-women patrol squad in Rajasthan keeping streets and community safe RENU RAKESH Women’s Feature Service IT IS a quiet morning for Ms Anita Kumari, 30, and her partner, Ms Sushila Jiloya, 24, until Ms Anita’s mobile device crackles to life, informing her of a distress
      Women’s Feature Service; PHOTOS: WOMEN’S FEATURE SERVICE  -  1,205 words
    • 432 4/5 AFTER Ms Jayalalithaa Jayaram, who? This was the question that was on the minds of many as the late Tamil Nadu leader lay in hospital for more than 70 days. Soon after Ms Jayalalithaa’s death on Dec 5, Mr O. Panneerselvam was sworn in as chief minister
      PHOTO: IANS  -  432 words
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  • SINGAPORE
    • 448 6 Singapore and Malaysia signed a historic agreement on Dec 13 to construct a high-speed rail line that is slated to start running by the end of 2026. The line between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur will be 350km long and have eight stations. It will go
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    • 89 6 An auspicious festival of lights… Sri Sivan Temple in Geylang East celebrated Thiru Karthigai Deepam (which means Lighting Up Lamps For The Community) on Dec 12. MP for MacPherson SMC Tin Pei Ling, the guest of honour, lit the first lamp (above). Also in attendance
      PHOTO: SRI SIVAN TEMPLE  -  89 words
    • 184 7 11,816Gallstones were removed from a 46-year-old man in Jaipur 20 per cent Of aged yet healthy Singaporeans live on their own, according to an ongoing study 1.25 crores Estimated population of Bengal which suffers from mental health problems and are in need of immediate treatment $50 million Is
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    • 331 7 “Right now, it is a completely panic-driven market. People are only buying when it is so horrendous that they cannot see their own hand in front of them.” Mr Jay Kannaiyan, head of Smart Air India, which sells low-cost air purifiers and pollution masks “Be it street
      PHOTO: IANS  -  331 words
    • 280 11 FOURTEEN Singaporean youths have set off on a journey to help needy children in Punjab.The group is taking part in the community service project, Project Khwaish or Project Hope by the Young Sikh Association (YSA). The team, which left on Dec 9, has participants
      PHOTO: YSA  -  280 words
    • Article, Illustration
      1759 12/13  -  MORE and more men are donning the apron. The new-age man is slowly but surely taking over what was the exclusive domain of his mother and wife and showing off his prowess behind the stove. tabla! spoke to four such men who also shared their favourite recipes
      PHOTOS COURTESY OF DEEPAN KONASILAN, K.V. RAO, ROHIT PESHIN, HARDIAL SINGH  -  1,759 words
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  • EDUCATION
    • 374 8  -  There is more to school than homework and exams. That is why tabla! has this page for students of international schools here to play reporter and photographer. ARYAMAN ATRE, Grade 8 IGCSE THE School Green Awards project marked an important milestone in our school’s efforts to
      PHOTOS: DPSIS  -  374 words
    • SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
      • 278 8  -  GAURIEKA SAHA, Grade 3E WE celebrated Children’s Day in school on Nov 14 the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India. Our class teacher explained to us the significance of the day, and I enjoyed learning how Mr Nehru loved children
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      • 269 8  -  KIRTHANA RADHAKRISHNAN, Grade 11 ISC ON THE momentous day of Nov 26,1949, the Indian Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution of India. Proud Indians across the globe have been celebrating this day as the Constitution Day. DPS, in keeping with its longcherished tradition, celebrated Constitution Day this year
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        140 10  -  NIVED SAGAR, Grade IX A YOUNG children learn by making connections and they remember best when the learning is provided with rich experiences. Dress Up Day is one of the fun-filled days of the preschool department of YBIS. This is one of the activities which enable the
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      • 170 10  -  SHAH MADHAVAN ASHISH, Grade IX A KIDS always enjoy the chance to observe insects as they scurry around outside, or creep across the classroom or living room floor. To turn their curiosity into a learning opportunity and to build excitement about the science of the creepy crawlies
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    • 344 10  -  There is more to school than homework and exams. That is why tabla! has this page for students of international schools hereto play reporter and photographer ANANYA RAJESH DESHPANDE AABHA OMKAR, Grade IX A THE Singapore Police Force was invited to conduct an
      PHOTOS: YBIS  -  344 words
    • 420 9 A UNESCO report which claimed that India will be half-a-century late in achieving its universal education goals is not accurate, said India’s minister of state for human resource development Upendra Kushwaha. He said the Unesco report was based on past trends and the
      PHOTO: IANS  -  420 words
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    • 153 9 “GIIS has established a great community for my children’s development.” Ms Olga Todt Mother of Nikita Todi, Class 6 CBSE-/'and Kristian Todi, Class 7 CBSE-/, Singapore (2016 Testimonial) 1 GIIS students have excelled in the CBSE Class 12 exams with phenomenal results, thanks to the able guidance and encouragement from
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  • ENTERTAINMENT
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      • 163 14 AFTER S.S. Rajamouli, director of blockbuster film Baa- hubali: The Beginning, union minister of state for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore (left) may well be the second person to know why Katappa killed Baahubali an immensely popular internet meme and a popular
        PHOTOS: IANS  -  163 words
      • 120 14 ACTOR Arvind Swami (left) says that he found acting in Dear Dad more challenging than playing a suave and conniving antagonist in last year’s Tamil action-thriller Thani Oruvan. In a Twitter chat, when asked, “Dear Dad or Thani Oruvan? Which was
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      • 127 14 ACTOR Sushant Singh Rajput (below), who tasted fame with the TV show Pavitra Rishta, says he will work on his biopic after 10 to 15 years. Sushant, 30, who was praised for playing ace cricketer M.S Dhoni in the film “M.S.
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      • 167 14 ACTOR Dhanush (below) confirmed on Sunday that his maiden Tamil directorial venture “Power Paandi” will release worldwide on April 14,next year, on the occasion of Dhanush’s mother’s birthday. “Power Paandi will release on 14-4-2017. Happens to be my mother’s birthday,” Dhanush wrote
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      • 125 14 ACTRESS Richa Chadha (below) believes that Indian cinema has had a unique space for “an adorable and funny female”. But now, she finds that space diminishing. What does the versatile actress have to say about comical roles for women in India? Richa
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    • 198 14 Indo-Asian News Service NATIONAL Award-winning film editor and screenwriter Apurva Asrani (left) believes that Indian society has come a long way since Dostana, a 2008 romantic comedy film that showed its two lead actors pretending to be gay. In one of the episodes
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS  -  198 words

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    • 275 16 Being healthy and socially responsible is hip TAKING organic foods and supplements that are free of chemicals is a natural and healthy way to guard our bodies from allergies or ailments that may arise from non-natural additives. Organic India was formed in the 1990s by a
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      348 17  -  Visit a hip destination in the Philippines NISHAL RAMPERSADH WITH its turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, Cebu is gaining popularity as a haven for tourists to check off their bucket list experiences. It is a stunning island in the southern part of the Philippines. In Cebu City,
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    • 372 18 It’s hip to use an app for chauffeur service for your car NEED a chauffeur for your car? The home-grown 24DriveMe Chauffeur on Demand app, which is available for iPhone and Android smartphones, can make this dream a reality. You need only to enter your start time,
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  • RELAX
    • 228 20 Indo-Asian News Service CARPETS and rugs instantly elevate the decor of a house. Clean off the stains, keep moisture away from them and store them well to keep your rugs clean and long-lasting, says an expert. Mr Mithilesh Kumar, technical expert and president
      Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: TIMOTHY DAVID  -  228 words
    • 334 21 STORYTELLING Happy To Be Red? follow a crayon on an interactive storytelling adventure as his friends help him turn red. By ACTs of Life. Free admission. When: Dec 17 18, 2.30pm 4pm Where: Library at Esplanade Contact: Log on to www.esplanade.com EXHIBITION Once Upon A Time In Little
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    • Article, Illustration
      197 21  -  DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Freetown is the capital of which country? a) Sierra Leone b) Gabon c) Cameroon 2. What kind of heavenly body is a shooting star? a)Asteroid b) Meteor c) Dwarf planet 3. In Formula 1, who won the 2016 Japanese Grand Prix? a) Kimi Raikkonen b) Nico
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  • Page 20 Miscellaneous
    • 368 20 FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries This may be an upsetting week for you and there might be an unexpected outburst of outrage. There is an extraordinary requirement for discretion and considerate conduct consistently. Taurus This may be a relaxing week for you. Positive communication about career and marriage are likely.
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    • 188 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS friday 3pm LIFE OK: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 4.15pm STAR GOLD: The Legend Of Bhagat Singh 9pm SONY MAX: Veer-Zaara 9.30pm VASANTHAM: Vanjinathan Mn ZEE CINEMA: 3am Paranomal Experience Saturday Noon ZEE TV: Khoobsurat 1pm VASANTHAM: Nilagiri Express 3pm ZEE TV: Desi Boyz 4pm VASANTHAM: All Is Well 5.45pm
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  • Page 21 Miscellaneous
    • 284 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Big party 5 Frequently 10 Spellbound 14 Voice above bass 15 Norse love goddess 16 Large pitcher 17 Bookbinding leather 18 Inspirers of passing thoughts? 19 Cautious 20 Some preservers of order 23 Two-masted vessel 24 Take from 25 Frank Robinson was one 28 Emulated Pinocchio 30
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    • 77 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. fOR SOLUTIONS, TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE organiser, venue, date
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  • 402 22 AS THE language of Bollywood music is changing and the celebration of unusual voices is becoming a new trend, national award-winning lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya (right) says the right voice casting is very important to justify a song. “Voice casting has
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  • Page 22 Miscellaneous
    • 31 22 SOLUTIONS crossword sudoku quiz 1. Sierra Leone 2. Meteor 3. Nico Rosberg 4. Peanuts 5. Joint 6. Greenland 7. Kung Fu Panda 3 8. Adolf Hitler 9. King Cobra 10. Salsa
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  • SPORTS
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      • 839 23  -  Kohli and Ashwin are part of a chain, keeping a great tradition alive HARSHA BHOGLE THERE is a reason a finger spinner and a middle order batsman are the toast of Indian cricket at the moment. Quite simply it is what India does the best, where knowledge
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