Tabla, 30 December 2016
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Title Section25 2016-12-30 1 tabla! THE HEARTBEAT O F THE INDIAN CO MM U NITY S|Sl A SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS PUBLICATION MCI (P) 093/10/2016 SINGAPORE,WEEKEND OF FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30,201625 words
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Article, Illustration25 2016-12-30 1 During the 15 years in the industry, he has managed to blur the lines between Hollywood and Bollywood PHOTO: AFPPHOTO: AFP - 25 words
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INDIA
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India in 2 minutes
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78 2016-12-30 2 THE Odisha government is working to intensify a malaria elimination scheme Daman in 8,000 villages in eight remote districts. These districts are Gajpati, Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Nuapada and Rayagada. Services such as diagnosis, treatment, awareness events, behavioural change communications,78 words
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101 2016-12-30 2 A SOLAR mini-cruise ship has been introduced in Sukhna Lake the most visited tourist spot in Chandigarh to further boost tourist footfall in the city. The initiative by Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Develop- ment Corporation (CITCO) is currently operating on a trial101 words
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Article, Illustration119 2016-12-30 2 as TO GET by during the winter season, locals in Kashmir Valley store dried vegetables to see them through the season, which lasts for almost five months, as roads are inaccessible due to heavy snowfall on the mountain passes119 words
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104 2016-12-30 2 THERE will soon be a Google map toilet locator app available for people to find clean public restrooms in India. The app, which is available in English and Hindi, will have listings covering Delhi, including Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Noida and Faridabad, and Bhopal104 words
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Article, Illustration106 2016-12-30 2 THE Delhi government has significantly reduced bus fares for January to encourage people to take public transport in a bid to curb pollution. The capital’s air quality has steadily worsened over the years and this prompted the government to install airPHOTOS: AFP - 106 words
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158 2016-12-30 2 IN JANUARY, pregnant and lactating mothers in rural areas in Bengaluru will receive one nutritious meal every day under a new scheme Mathru Purna. It will provide them with meals that will include rice, dal or sambar, green vegetables, pulses,158 words
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141 2016-12-30 2 A PREGNANT woman gave birth to a boy as she was standing in queue at a bank to withdraw money at Jhinjhak town in Lucknow. The incident, which made headlines across India, proved to be lucky for Ms Sarvesha Devi141 words
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98 2016-12-30 2 PRISONERS addicted to cigarettes and tobacco products in Madhya Pradesh jails have been complaining of irregular bowel movements and depression. The reason? A ban on tobacco products in prisons. In the two weeks since the restrictions were imposed, several jails have reported98 words
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Article, Illustration444 2016-12-30 3 before his dying father Indo-AsianNews Service A PUNE man’s wedding was solemnised in a hospital intensive care unit (ICU) where his father was battling death on a ventilator. An ICU is hardly the venue for such an event, but the extraordinary circumstances led toIndo-AsianNews Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 444 words
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Article, Illustration105 2016-12-30 4 HUNDREDS of people living in Tamil Nadu’s coastal districts paid homage on Dec 26 to those killed by the tsunami on that day in 2004. Nearly 7,000 people were killed. Silent rallies were held in tsunami affected areas as people offered milk and flowers to thePHOTOS: AFP - 105 words
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Article, Illustration931 2016-12-30 6 / 7 In these places, there is low literacy, few ATMs and not much mobile phone usage Indo-Asian News Service MR Santosh Bavash, 30, said he knew about the Internet. “I have heard it tells you about the future,” he told IndiaSpend when we spoke to theIndo-Asian News Service - 931 words
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Article, Illustration540 2016-12-30 6 / 7 Indo-Asian News Service MR RAJU Lakhani’s beachside restaurant in Anjuna, in north Goa should have been packed this time of the year. But the tables at Moon Star are empty and the restaurateur is a worried man. “We have no customers,” he said. “Almost 90Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 540 words
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NEWS
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Face in the Crowd
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Article, Illustration1235 2016-12-30 8 PATRICK JONAS - Prof Bala of NIE aims to develop track stars for Singapore PATRICK JONAS ➥patrickj@sph.com.sg IN A room at the end of a long corridor in one the National Institute of Education’s (NIE) buildings sits Prof G. Balasekaran. The room is filled with memorabilia collected over thePHOTO: PATRICK JONAS - 1,235 words
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EDUCATION
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Article, Illustration600 2016-12-30 9 Indo-Asian News Service Superstar shah Rukh Khan has advised students graduating from the Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad to do in life what is close to their hearts so that they do not have any regrets later. Shah Rukh,Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: IANS - 600 words
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Article, Illustration506 2016-12-30 10 VASUNDHARA KANDARPA - 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. VASUNDHARA KANDARPA, Grade IB Year 1B ON NOV 26, NPSI held its third biennial Science and Mathematics Exhibition. ThePHOTOS: NPSIS - 506 words
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SCHOOL SNAPSHOTS
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Article, Illustration239 2016-12-30 10 SWATI ANSHU - SWATI ANSHU, Grade 8D IDEAS are easy, implementation is hard Guy Kawasaki, an entrepreneur once said. And that was what we learnt: We realised that entrepreneurship is a bold venture, and it requires a massive amount of effort to make it successful. Each team introduced a product, which239 words
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Article, Illustration259 2016-12-30 10 SIDHHARTH VIJAY - SIDHHARTH VIJAY, Grade IB Year 1 ON OCT 12, the Tamil department of NPS International School, Singapore, hosted a Tamil workshop for students from Victoria School and NPS International School. The chief guest at the workshop was short story writer Rama Suresh. Saketh Subramanian of Grade 9 IGCSE259 words
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SINGAPORE
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Article, Illustration743 2016-12-30 11 AMRITA KAUR - Nituna Kanodia and Saumya Sahi Kumar bag first prize at upcycling contest AMRITA KAUR amritak@sph.com.sg A SERVING tray and trivet made from wooden photo frames, old wine corks and discarded tiles won Ms Nituna Kanodia and Ms Saumya Sahi Kumar the first prize in anPHOTOS: CDC - 743 words
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445 2016-12-30 14 / 15 Proposals by Finance Ministry and Acra could also bring down costs of compliance and ease burden on businesses SWEEPING reforms are on the way to lower companies’ compliance costs and to improve corporate transparency. The changes range from altering rules around whether annual general meetings445 words
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251 2016-12-30 14 / 15 SINGAPORE is developing a national action plan to tackle the problem of some bacteria becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. This is even as more Singaporeans reach out to such medication as a quick fix for their ailments. The Ministry of Health (MOH) told The Straits Times251 words
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Article, Illustration254 2016-12-30 14 / 15 Taking root... if a new pilot scheme at HortPark is anything to go by, Singaporeans are showing a growing interest in urban farming. Launched in July by the National Parks Board (NParks), the allotment gardening scheme comprises 80 plots that can be rented by individuals via three-year leases.PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 254 words
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Article249 2016-12-30 14 / 15 CELEBRATIONS may not be all that peachy this coming Chinese New Year when it comes to mandarin oranges, at least. The citrus fruit, a must-have during the festival, may cost up to 20 per cent more in the Year of the Rooster, due to249 words
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Article, Illustration133 2016-12-30 14 / 15 Record... Changi Airport handled 4.78 passenger movements in November, a 3.2 per cent year-on-year increase. Aircraft movements for the month grew by 3.4 per cent to 29,710 landings and take-offs, while cargo shipments rose 7.9 per cent to 173,170 tonnes. In a press release, Changi Airport Group (CAG) saidPHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES - 133 words
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305 2016-12-30 14 / 15 WHAT began as an ordinary trip to the bathroom at home in November last year ended in agony for Mr Sim Kok Keng, 72. The Woodlands resident heard a “crack” and felt a sharp pain when he stood up after using the305 words
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488 2016-12-30 14 / 15 FOR the first time, private security firm Certis Cisco is looking to hire Taiwanese nationals to be auxiliary police officers (APOs), making them the first group of potential hires who are not Singaporeans or Malaysians. Recruitment will start next month, and Certis Cisco hopes488 words
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Article, Illustration363 2016-12-30 16 “These are the platforms that we must consciously create to develop strong community bonding... It is not possible to legislate harmony, but we can build harmony.” Speaker of parliament Halimah Yacob, on how events such as Toys Carnival Marsiling in which families of all races take part,PHOTO: IANS - 363 words
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Article191 2016-12-30 16 1,268Complaints against home renovation contractors have been filed with the Consumers Association of Singapore so far this year 520 Cases of abuse against women by their husbands and in-laws were reported in Agra from Jan to Nov this year, up from 358 in the whole of last year191 words
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Article, Illustration1231 2016-12-30 12 / 13 KARISHMA UPADHYAY - In the last 15 years, he has managed to blur the lines between Hollywood and Bollywood KARISHMA UPADHYAY tabla@sph.com.sg in Mumbai “HERE’S what I hate about Irrfan Khan… I always think I’m the coolest guy in the room, and everybody’s hanging on to every wordPHOTOS: AFP - 1,231 words
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Article, Illustration164 2016-12-30 17 ACTRESS Saumya Tandon (above), who made her Bollywood debut in 2007 with Jab We Met and has since remained away from the silver screen, says her TV commitments haven’t given her time to do another movie. Saumya told IANS: “What happened was that164 words
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Article, Illustration144 2016-12-30 17 ACTRESS Nayanthara’s upcoming Tamil thriller Kolayuthir Kaalam (below), which will be directed by Chakri Toleti, is to be shot on 8K resolution, making it one of the first Indian films to use the tech- nology. 8K, a successor of 4K, is the144 words
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Article, Illustration185 2016-12-30 17 ACTOR Prithviraj (right), one of the leading stars of Malayalam cinema, believes the life of a star is under constant pressure and scrutiny. He says a star’s life is not as easy-going as the general perception goes. “I do agree when a star185 words
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Article, Illustration152 2016-12-30 17 DESIGNER Musskan Aggarwal has come up with a jewellery line taking inspiration from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as she feels that he is the “super hero” of her generation. “2016 belongs to Mr Modi. Right from taking India on international platformsPHOTOS: IANS - 152 words
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Article, Illustration144 2016-12-30 17 ACTORS Robo Shankar and Vinod, who played Dhanush’s sidekicks in Tamil action-com-edy Maari, will be back in the film’s sequel which is currently in the scripting stage. Maari 2 will go on the floors next year. Balaji Mohan will helm Maari 2,144 words
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Article, Illustration155 2016-12-30 17 ACTRESS Shruti Seth (below), also a mother, says she likes to take up projects only as much as she can handle. Shruti told IANS: “I am a little busy these days. I have to make a conscious decision to give155 words
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FASHION
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Article, Illustration803 2016-12-30 18 Indo-Asian News Service FROM the country’s apex fashion body giving prominence to handwoven fabrics at shows to the Ministry of Textiles collaborating with top-notch fashion brands and designers for collections promoting indigenous textile, and social media buzzing with hashtags like #IwearHandloom, 2016 sawIndo-Asian News Service; PHOTOS: IANS - 803 words
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SPORTS
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Article, Illustration800 2016-12-30 19 Young Aditi Ashok is the toast of golf this season, becoming the first Indian woman to win a Ladies European Tour title Indo-AsianNews Service AT 18, AditiAshok has taken Indian golf by storm. So it came as little surprise when India’s veteran golfer Arjun Atwal putIndo-AsianNews Service; PHOTO: AFP - 800 words
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Article, Illustration1348 2016-12-30 23 HARSHA BHOGLE - There were many defining moments in cricket this year, but for me, the most memorable was South Africa’s win over Australia in the Perth Test star column HARSHA BHOGLE tabla@sph.com.sg IT WAS a year of conflict and achievement in Indian cricket. Conflict dragged Indian cricket downPHOTO: AFP - 1,348 words
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RELAX
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Article, Illustration233 2016-12-30 20 Health Matters Indo-Asian News Service THE mouth is the mirror of the body and thus it becomes mandatory to take care of our teeth always. Not spending too much time brushing your teeth and avoiding carbonated drinks can work wonders in winters, saysIndo-Asian News Service; FILE PHOTO - 233 words
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Article312 2016-12-30 21 EXHIBITION Salaam India the mega family expo. Free admission. When: Jan 5 to 8, 10am to 10pm Where: Singapore Expo Hall 6A Contact: 9790-3636 or log on to www.zaksalaamindia.com The Wild Arctic exhibition featuring works of nature and wildlife photographer Karim Sahai. Free admission. When: Till Jan 17,10am312 words
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Article, Illustration28 2016-12-30 21 COUNTDOWN Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2017 When: Dec 31, late evening to midnight Where: Around Marina Bay Contact: Log on to www. esplanade.com28 words
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Article, Illustration231 2016-12-30 21 DEREK O’BRIEN - DEREK O’BRIEN 1. Which superhero did Steven Rogers turn into after taking the super soldier serum? a) Captain America b) Doctor Strange c) Ant Man 2. Which of these animals is a primate? a) Aye-aye b) Armadillo c) Koala 3. The name of which month of the Gregorian calendar231 words
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Page 20 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous537 2016-12-30 20 TV HIGHLIGHTS FUTURE SPEAKS KAMAL KAPOOR Aries This is a favourable week for you. Circumstances will support you to achieve new heights. There will be a positive connection with bosses and subordinates. Paravaigal 11.30am COLORS: Shaandaar Noon ZEE TV: Happy Bhaag Jaayegi 12.30pm STAR PLUS: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 2pm537 words
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Miscellaneous324 2016-12-30 21 CROSSWORD ACROSS 1 Sore feet, in slang 5 Bygone Russian ruler 9 Familiar places of comfort 14 Almondshaped 15 Tingle that irritates 16 A Muse 17 Proofreader’s instruction 18 Pasture female 19 Correct 20 Sprout up 23 Former Japanese capital 24 Keats work 25 Gilligan’s stranding place 28 Brief expression324 words
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Miscellaneous53 2016-12-30 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 Your choice Read!53 words
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Article, Illustration558 2016-12-30 22 Reviving Paag symbol of royalty, respect Indo-Asian News Service PAAG or Pagri (turban) has been the symbol of royalty, honour and respect for Indian men since time immemorial. An ongoing campaign aims to bring the age-old cultural identity back in vogue to put an end to social and religious conflicts.Indo-Asian News Service; PHOTO: MANVEER SINGH - 558 words
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Miscellaneous29 2016-12-30 22 SOLUTIONS crossword sudoku quiz 1. Captain America 2. Aye-aye 3. December 4. Orange 5. Iris 6. Mount Everest 7. Googol 8. Education 9. Uncle Tom’s Cabin 10. Lady Gaga29 words
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