The Hindu: 07/04/18

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Gateway to the world of movies

Vizag Film Society introduces students to the marvels of parallel cinema

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In my SHOES

Jao On Kwong on how he transitioned his family’s shoemaking business to retailing

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The wardrobe of the Queen of Hearts

Diana: Her Fashion Story, an exhibition underway at London’s Kensington Palace, displays some of the princess’ favourite dresses

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Maala Parvathi on her breakout role in ‘Koode’

The actor explains why Lily, her character in Anjali Menon’s movie, is special for her
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Interfaith couple passport row: Probe says Lucknow official exceeded brief

The internal government probe has also found that the Uttar Pradesh Police was wrong in asking “irrelevant” questions about the place of the couple’s residence during the verification process.
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Agartala Airport to be name after Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday decided to name the Agartala airport in Tripura after Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Kishore, the erstwhile ruler of the
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Sharapova insists she’s still Grand Slam force despite Wimbledon misery

The 31-year-old gave up a set and a 5-2 lead to lose in the first round on Tuesday to fellow Russian Vitalia Diatchenko.

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Where the street has a train

In the heart of Hanoi, people cook, read and wash vessels on a railway track, till a train toots its appearance. A look at life on the line

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Yellowstone National Park: Bear in mind

A ramble through Yellowstone National Park at a time when the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has legally approved the hunting of Grizzly bears as trophy animals

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SC ruling on L-G’s powers applies to Puducherry too, says Narayanasamy

“I have been saying this for the last two years,” said the Puducherry Chief Minister.
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Caring for the sparrows

How five abandoned chicks were rescued in the city
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Eleven killed in explosion at cracker manufacturing unit in Warangal

Eleven persons died and five were seriously injured in a fire accident at a fire cracker manufacturing unit in Kashibugga area in the city here.The
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Champion for change

Bengaluru-based YouTube content creator Niharika Nm on representing India in YouTube’s Creators for Change initiative for the second year in a row
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Won’t return to India, says Zakir Naik

Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik on Wednesday said he wouldn’t return to India until he feels he would get a “just and fair” probe. Dr. Naik
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Beyond black belts

As karate gears up for Olympics 2020, here is a look at the sport’s trends in the city

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Never scared of getting hit for sixes, says Kuldeep Yadav

India rode on Kuldeep’s guile and KL Rahul’s 101 off 54 balls to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

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Smuggling vacations in my briefcase

All work and no play does not a good employee make. A new class of travellers believe in ‘bleisure’: mixing business with pleasure and weaving in holidaying while on a work trip

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Bicycle diaries

Hire them cheap and leave them at bike stations. Now, you can enjoy a bicycle ride on Beach Road

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Beyond the Wall

So you’ve seen Berlin’s East Side Gallery, Brandenburg Gate and Checkpoint Charlie. Now it’s time to dive into this vibrant, confident and dynamic city and explore it along with the locals

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That fort on the stream

A couple of hours from Muscat is the historic town of Nizwa, whose architecture and powerful landscapes invite you to explore it

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FIFA 2018 Day 19: penalty shootout salvation

>> England won a penalty shoot-out at the World Cup for the first time. The 1966 champions have reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the fir

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A way with words

RJ, event host, and entrepreneur Shabbeer Ahmed discusses the evolution of radio, and how he made team-building activities fun again

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Islamic State says al-Baghdadi’s son killed in Syria

The Islamic State group says the son of its leader has been killed fighting Syrian government forces. The announcement of the death of the young son
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Karnataka Congress gets new president

Senior Congress leader and MLA, Dinesh Gundu Rao, has been appointed as the president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) on Wednesday.Mr
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Followed protocol in issuing passports to Lucknow inter-faith couple: MEA

Authorities followed the required rules in issuing passports to an inter-faith couple of Lucknow, an official source said here on Wednesday, in defe
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With a knapsack on my back

Backpacking is the way to go if you want to be thrifty, say travellers
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Bidar’s ‘people’s officer’ transferred

Deputy Commissioner of Bidar, Anirudh Sravan P, who was popularly known as ‘people’s officer’ in the district was transferred within 78 days of assum
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Cabinet approves ₹200 per quintal hike in MSP for paddy

Hike in paddy MSP will increase the food subsidy bill by over ₹11,000 crore based on procurement figure of the 2016-17 marketing year (October-September).
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With a knapsack on my back

Backpacking is the way to go if you want to be thrifty, say travellers

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Sign language spoken at this Bengaluru restaurant

Echoes stands out for its warm and hospitable staff whose stories are pillars of motivation for anyone who looks at physical disabilities as a hindrance to success

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Cabinet approves steep ₹ 200 per quintal hike in MSP for paddy

Horrified by terrible acts of violence: WhatsApp tells government

Amid a spate of lynchings purportedly triggered by messages on its platform, WhatsApp on Wednesday said it is “horrified” by the “terrible acts of v
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Acting lessons for the common man

Nizhalattam Open Film School is breaking new ground in acting lessons with Breaking the Boundaries
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HNA’s Co-Chairman, Wang Jian, Dies in Fall, Company Says

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IIT Roorkee develops technology for railway track health monitoring using drones

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, have developed computer vision approach for the monitoring of railway tracks using drone
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L-G bound by aid and advice of elected Delhi govt, says SC

Justice Chandrachud said that the L-G has no independent authority to take decisions except in matters under Article 239 or matters outside the purview of the government.
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Chennai’s hotspots for football junkies

This FIFA season, newer spaces around the city blend good food and drinks with the thrill of watching the beautiful game in groups

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The phoenix

Nireeksha Women’s Theatre’s new play explores how women battle fundamentalism and violence
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Trump Voters May Be the Biggest Losers From Trump’s Auto Tariffs

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Prosecutor Who Oversaw Michael Cohen Inquiry Leaves Government

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Barnes & Noble Fires C.E.O. Without Severance but Doesn’t Explain Why

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New York Times Reassigns Reporter in Leak Case

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Despite State Blessing, Marijuana Dispensaries Face Local Rancor

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A Record $2.5 Trillion in Mergers Were Announced in the First Half of 2018

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Are False Statements Enough to Prove Fraud?

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How Should Antitrust Regulators Check Silicon Valley’s Ambitions?

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An all-women adventure drive to Nepal

For the passionate driving adventurist, Nidhi Tiwari, every journey is about raising the bar and exploring how far one can go, as her recent drive to Nepal proves

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FIFA 2018: England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties to reach quarter-finals

England will meet Sweden in the quarter-finals

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First T20: Rahul’s ton, Kuldeep’s five get India off to winning start

India win by eight wickets after restricting England to 159 at Old Trafford

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Finch smashes his way to 172

Australia sets many records as it swamps Zimbabwe

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FIFA 2018: This Brazilian side is built on defensive solidity

Coach Tite’s back-four has been strong, athletic and intelligent and conceded only one goal in this edition

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Former champion Kvitova makes early Wimbledon exit

Twice former champion Petra Kvitova slumped out of Wimbledon in the first round on Tuesday, beaten by inspired world number 50 Aliaksandra Sasnovich

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Lopez makes record 66th straight Slam appearance

Spaniard Feliciano Lopez has not beaten Roger Federer in 13 attempts but he finally got one over him on Tuesday without even needing to lay a glove

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Euro defeat came flooding back: Hazard

‘The win against Japan answers any questions about the Belgians’ fighting spirit’

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FIFA 2018 | Live score and stats: Colombia vs England

Colombia possess plenty of talent and their run to the quarterfinals in 2014 showed they are capable of something England haven't managed in 12 years

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FIFA 2018: Cherchesov, the man with the Midas touch

My players are victorious because they followed my strategy, he says

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FIFA 2018: Croatia to face heat, humidity and hostile crowd

All teams that based their play on prominent individual players have gone out, says coach Dalic

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ITF Futures: Adil rallies to win

Adil Kalyanpur recovered from the brink of defeat to beat David Agung Susanto of Indonesia 1-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 in the first round of the $15,000 ITF Futu

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Karthikeyan and Tania are champs

Poor show by overnight leaders eases their path

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IOA clears 523-strong contingent for 18th Asian Games

Football teams miss out, several martial art forms included, 18 entries await accreditation

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FIFA 2018: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Sweden will meet either Colombia or England

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AFI names squad for Asian Games

Altogether, 11 of the 51 selected athletes named by Athletics Federation of India (AFI) for the upcoming Asian Games will have to go through confirm

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Sharing in the rapture – why we watch sport

The ability to surprise is a gift that artists and sportsmen carry in their armoury

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Race hots up for Kerala BJP top post

Amit Shah faces challenge of bringing RSS around to back a choice who would keep the party together
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SpiceJet aircraft makes emergency landing in Ahmedabad

Low cabin pressure mid-air forced a Delhi-bound SpiceJet aircraft from Mumbai, carrying over 100 passengers, to land at the city airport this mornin
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Delhi court reserves order on Shashi Tharoor’s anticipatory bail plea

Delhi police had opposed his bail plea stating that being an influential person, he might sway witnesses.
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Two held for ‘misleading’ people on airport project

Two persons who distributed pamphlets demanding higher compensation for land to be acquired for the expansion of the Coimbatore international airport
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New dress code for madrasa students in U.P.

Students in madrasas wear white kurta-pyjama, which reflects a particular faith: Minister
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Shimla receives highest rain in a day in 68 years

118.6 mm during the last 24 hours, says Met department
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Key arguments in Delhi govt vs L-G case

Excerpts from the arguments made in court for 15 days during November 2, 2017 on the Delhi government’s appeal challenging the August 2016 High Court judgment holding the Lieutenant-Governor as the administrative head of the Capital
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