The Hindu: 06/02/18

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Higher interest rates in the offing?

RBI announcement in the coming days may impact your housing plans. By Balaji Rao

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Rebuilding heritage

Bringing back to life the technique of lime plaster and laying Athangudi tiles, training workers to acquire these skills, transporting finished products to urban markets... Visalakshi Ramaswamy of M. Rm. Rm. Cultural Foundation is handling many projects. By Nandhini Sundar

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Under Margaret Atwood’s dystopian eye

Fielding fans and questions at the Hay Literature Festival, the Canadian author talks about the novel that is winning her a new audience and why she does not suffer ownership anxiety

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Classrooms of tomorrow

Even as education evolves to meet 21st century needs, strong design elements like flexibility, movement and transparency are helping define the learning spaces of tomorrow

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Shankar’s earthen living space

With World Environment Day round the corner, MetroPlus visits architect G. Shankar’s house of mud at Mudavanmugal, a fine example of architecture that is in tune with nature

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A royal’s rendezvous with verses

Aswathy Thirunal Gouri Lakshmi Bayi says writing and reading have been her life-long companions. Her tenth publication, a book of poems, ‘An Amateur’s Attempt at Poetry’, was released on Friday

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Cheers from Russia

A visit with ‘Putin’ and rap music in St Petersburg aren’t the highlights of this trip

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Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Polaris Memovox redux

As Jaeger-LeCoultre reinterprets a 1968 classic, creative director Lionel Favre talks about collaborations with a boot maker and why millennials appreciate authenticity

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Timeless luxury

The newly opened high-end Helios watch store is one-stop solution for the best international brands

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Going blonde fearlessly

What to keep in mind before you strip your hair of its colour

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Organic crayons for your back to school kit

Walnut hulls, onion skins and flowers make their way into school art boxes

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World Environment Day 2018: tree apps across the world

Get more out of your nature walks and holidays in the wild with interactive tree apps from across the world

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Putting together a ‘green’ back-to-school kit

‘Green’ lunch boxes and DIY bags? The Delhi-based designer joins Anavila Misra and Paromita Banerjee in getting your family ready for the first day of the academic year

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Shaken, stirred or muddled?

This new tapas bar is a celebration of ingredients, flavours and innovation

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Vietnam calling

The Gateway makes a spirited attempt to introduce this popular Southeast Asian cuisine to the city through a food festival

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The building with jagged edges: ITC Kohenur

An ode to the rocks of Hyderabad and splendour, ITC Kohenur is inspired by intelligent design

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Peep into Willy Wonka’s world

Founder of Zuka, chocolatier Srinath Balachandran talks about how his experiments with food and travel led to making chocolate butterflies, rabbits and humans

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A certificate course in Malayalam in the city

The eight-month Malayalam certificate course draws people from mixed backgrounds

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Hawaii volcano lava destroys 87 homes in 4 weeks

‘Vigorous lava eruptions’ from Kilauea force evacuation of residents by Friday afternoon.
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Indrani Mukerjea admitted in hospital again

This is the second time in two months that Mukerjea has been admitted to the hospital.
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Trump to name Fears as homeland security adviser

President Donald Trump will name Rear Admiral Douglas Fears as his new homeland security adviser, a White House official said on Friday.He will repl
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UN Chief thanks India for strong, sustained support to peacekeeping

Of the 3,737 peacekeepers who have died since 1948, 163 have been from India, which is the highest total from any troop contributing country.
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Another body found hanging in Purulia

BJP claims the victim was party’s supporter
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Officials: 6 police officers killed in Mexico attack

Attack took place in Guanajuato, which is plagued by crime gangs that rob freight trains and drill into state-owned oil pipelines to siphon off fuel.
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Heritage in every grain

Paddy farmers from across Tamil Nadu and neighbouring states congretgate at the 12th Annual Nel Thiruvizha at Thiruthuraipoondi
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Telangana celebrates State Formation Day, and other news in pictures

Published at 11:30 a.m.Arbaaz Khan arrives at Thane anti extortion cell officeActor Arbaaz Khan on Friday was issued a summons by the anti-extortion
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Orchid named after Narendra Modi in Singapore

Later, the prime minister visited Singapore’s oldest Hindu temple Sri Mariamman and participated in prayers.
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India, China aviation officials discuss increasing air connectivity

At present, five Chinese carriers together operate 42 weekly services to three Indian cities – Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata – from five cities in China.
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5 dead in U.S. lettuce E.coli outbreak

This is the largest outbreak of its kind since a deadly E.coli outbreak in 2006 that was linked to spinach, CNN reported.
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Purulia youth killing turning another flashpoint between TMC, BJP

An unsigned handwritten note in Bengali found near Mahato stated that he was “punished for working for the BJP” during the recent panchayat polls in the state.
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U.S. totally isolated defending Israel on Palestine UNSC resolutions

Ms. Haley blamed the “terrorist group Hamas” for the conditions in Gaza and said the resolution was one-sided as it blamed only Israel.
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U.S. unemployment hits an 18-year low despite trade concerns

The number of involuntary part-time workers is still higher than it was before the 2008-09 recession.
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PM Modi meets US Defence Secretary in Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met U.S. Defence Secretary Jim Mattis in Singapore, days after the Pentagon renamed its Pacific Command as
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The price of a private lunch with Warren Buffett

Buffett has raised more than $26 million for the Glide Foundation through the annual auctions. Bidders continue to pay high prices for the chance to talk with Buffett, who leads Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway.
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Waste segregation: Corporation reaches out to students

To reward those who persuade their parents in this endeavour
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5,000 new slabs to be laid on old Cauvery bridge footpath

NHAI says work to be completed in two months’ time at a cost of ₹50 lakh
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Narendra Modi unveils Gandhi’s plaque, visits temples and mosque in Singapore

After Gandhi’s death in 1948, his ashes were sent to various parts of India and the world, including Singapore, for immersion.
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Boost for domestic air connectivity

IndiGo launches flights in Chennai - Tiruchi sector
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‘Madurai must become smart sans losing its heritage’

Madurai must become a smart and modern city without losing its old cultural heritage, said Pinaki Misra, Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Commi
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Kachanatham murders: families receive bodies

Leaders of different outfits pay respects to the deceased
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A ride to municipal school, rustic style

They were received by Collector, school mates with garlands and sweets
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Campaign for admission of children in Corpn. schools

Idea is to change the public perception: Commissioner
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Grand return of the royals after half a century

Raja Raja Chola I and Lokamadevi idols in officials’ custody
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Gorishola Reservoir has very little water despite rain

Despite good rain in the Nilgiris this year, the Gorishola Reservoir that serves as an important source of water for Udhagamandalam town is almost dr
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U.S. isolated at G7 meeting as tariffs prompt retaliation

Canadian finance chief calls U.S. tariffs “absurd”; Some G7 finance ministers say Trump violating international law
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Ahead of flag off, DRM inspects preparedness of Uday Express

Salem Divisional Railway Manager U. Subba Rao on Friday inspected the preparedness of the coaches of the double-decker Uday Express at the Coimbatore
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Mattis slams China on S.C. Sea, leaves door open for “results oriented relationship”

Satellite photographs taken on May 12 showed China appeared to have deployed truck-mounted surface-to-air missiles or anti-ship cruise missiles at Woody Island in the disputed sea.
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Restored footage brings Subramania Pillai to life

Technical wizardry bears fruit for three decades of research
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Wholesome classrooms

A meet organised by the Heartfulness Institute will discuss our education system and come up with solutions to make it more effective

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Adorned with dignity

With subtle foresight into the kinds of rumours and evil speak that might cast a shadow on Sita’s unsullied purity, Rama enacts a harsh drama soon aft

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The disappearing art of ‘pachai kuthu’

‘Pacchai Kuththu’ is the ancient version of today’s tattoos and is unfortunately becoming extinct

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The politician’s anthem

Why every neta’s speech sounds the same, irrespective of party or ideology

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Give us this day our daily bread

When womanhood is still about making the perfect chapati, we’ve a long way to go

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Own up to your mess

‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ is the theme for this year’s World Environment Day. What is our city doing to curb this menace?

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England dominates Pakistan, Broad hits out at Vaughan

England dominated Day 1 of its must-win second and final test against Pakistan on Friday, bundling out the tourists for 174 before closing on 106-2

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How Sunrisers breathed new life into Twenty20 bowling

The team used data, video analysis and its think-tank’s cricket smarts to alter the balance of power between bat and ball

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Has King James displaced His Airness?

LeBron has carried Cleveland Cavaliers through the NBA Playoffs and into the Finals — his eighth in eight years. The comparisons with Michael Jordan have come thick and fast, but is LeBron already greater?

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Intercontinental Cup: Chhetri helps himself to a triple-strike

Udanta Singh (48th) and Pranoy Halder (78th) displayed equally impressive finishing skills

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Karthik in line to replace Wriddhiman for Afghanistan Test

It must be mentioned that Karthik was a surprise success when he played Test cricket in England in 2007.

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Actor Arbaaz Khan to be quizzed in in IPL case

During the investigation, a “connection” between Jalan and Arbaaz had been established. said inspector Pradeep Sharma, head of the AEC.

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Chennaiyin FC releases eight players

Reigning Indian Super League champion Chennaiyin FC on Friday released Dhanachandra Singh, along with seven others from last season’s title winning sq

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England’s Raheem Sterling defends gun tattoo following criticism

Team manager, FA support the player

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Warriors survive a James scare to win

Defending champion dominate overtime to draw first blood against Cavaliers

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Changes in clauses for foreign coaches planned

Sports secretary says training Indian coaches is part of their contract

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IWLF bats for Sanjita

Cites procedural lapses, to wait for ‘B’ sample test results

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FIFA World Cup 2018: England team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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SGM is violation of order: CoA

Instructs BCCI staff not to assist in conduct of the meeting

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Tejaswin pulls out of Asian Games

The high jumper says he doesn’t want to risk an injury to his neck

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Rani to lead

Rani will lead the Indian women's team on its tour of Spain, Hockey India announced on Friday. Rani returns after being rested for the Asian Champions

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My mind is not in the past: Marijne

The women’s coach says he is a ‘glass is always half-full’ guy

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Shrivalli misses wild card, but has fine experience

Banthia and Shrivalli are next scheduled to compete in the ITF grade-2 tournament in Poland.

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Pakistan 174 all out against England

Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed, ignoring the humid and overcast conditions, decided to bat first on what was a good pitch.

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French Open 2018: Zverev saves match point in epic win, Djokovic battles into last-16

Verdasco held his nerve under intense pressure, saving all four set points at 5-6.

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Loew to decide Neuer's World Cup fate on Sunday

Neuer is set to play his first full game since fracturing his foot last September, on Saturday.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Tunisia team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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Star Superior obliges in feature event

Star Superior (Suraj up) won the Youngsters Million, the feature event of the races held here on Friday (June 1). The winner is owned by Mr. Rajesh Na

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Panama team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Mexico team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Belgium team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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Lincoln well prepped for feature event

Lincoln, who has been well tuned, is expected to score in the Shapoorji Pallonji Million (1,200m), the chief event of the races to be held here on Sa

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Korea Republic team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Sweden team, records, fixtures

A total of 64 matches will be played in 12 venues located in 11 cities.

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FIFA World Cup 2018: Germany team, records, fixtures

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Sir Cecil, Supreme General and Home Of The Brave shine

Sir Cecil, Supreme General and Home Of The Brave shone when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning (June 1)Outer sand:600m: Fire Glow (rb)

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