The Hindu: 08/14/18

Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Clerk dupes company of nearly ₹80 lakh

Karnataka Oil Federation files complaint
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

French civic body, TS to cooperate in water sector

A high-level delegation comprising representatives of Bordeaux Metropole met Chief Secretary S.K. Joshi here on Tuesday and emphasised on the need for
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

You can expect more than five medals, says boxer Vikas

The ten-member team, including three women, has been honed by Nieva

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Abhimanyu case accused moves HC for bail

A bail petition was filed by B.S. Anoob, 22nd accused in the murder of SFI activist Abhimanyu at Ernakulam Maharaja’s College, on Tuesday in the Keral
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

India's tallest waterfall Jog Falls in full flow

Jog Falls located downstream of Linganamakki reservoir where Sharavathi river takes plunge from the height of 830 feet has regained its resplendent ch
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Police stop pilgrims at Pampa

Tantri stranded at Pullumedu, can’t attend Niraputhari fete today
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

More relief materials sent to flood-hit Kannur, Wayanad districts

Essential commodities and other relief materials worth about ₹ 31.3 lakh provided by the government departments and other organisations were despatch
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

President Kovind’s Independence Day message: ‘Let contentious issues, extraneous debates not distract us’

President Ram Nath Kovind on August 14 asserted that contentious issues and extraneous debates should not be allowed to distract us at a “pivotal mo
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

PMK plans ‘Save Vaigai’ campaign

It will go along the river from Vaigai dam to Ramanathapuram
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Turkey’s Erdogan Fought a Coup With His iPhone. Now, He Wants to Boycott U.S. Goods.

By PRASHANT S. RAO from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2MgGAYO

CM hails role of Centre,Opposition in flood relief

Says all-round support has helped to tackle the crisis effectively
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Mahadayi Tribunal recommends ‘Cauvery-like board’ to manage river water sharing

The Mahadayi Water Tribunal has recommended that a board, called the Mahadayi Water Management Authority, be constituted on the lines of the Cauvery
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Rain continues to pound Kozhikode

Residents near Kakkayam, Kuttiyadi, Peruvannamuzhi dams asked to be cautious
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Residents’ ownership of tank brings it back to life

For the second time in two years, water is finally trickling into the tank
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Many killed in Italy motorway bridge collapse

The tragedy in the port city of Genoa left “dozens of dead”, the head of the country’s ambulance service said.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Inside Kaziranga: counting one-horned rhinos

This year, 67 enumerators including 38 forest officials from across Assam and 29 invited observers undertook the Rhino Population Estimation at Kazira
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Indian women start with a loss

Jakarta: Despite Rimpi scoring eight goals, India lost to Kazakhstan 19-36 in its women’s Group ‘A’ handball opener of the 18th Asian Games here on Tu

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Tamil Nadu beats Andhra Pradesh

HYDERABAD: Tamil Nadu scored a 3-1 win over Andhra Pradesh in the sub-junior National football championship at the Gachibowli Stadium here on Tuesday.

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Tootsie Roll fancied for Independence Cup

Tootsie Roll runs with a good chance in the Independence Cup (1,400m), the main event of the races to be held here on Wednesday (August 15). 1. SIDDI

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Jury clears England cricketer Ben Stokes over street fight

England cricket player Ben Stokes has been found not guilty for his role in a street fight. Stokes was on trial for knocking out two men in the sout

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Till End Of Time has an edge

The four-year-old filly, Till End Of Time, has an edge over her rivals in the Mayor Baburao Sanas Memorial Independence Million powered by SRS Group,

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Where history comes alive

The Colours of Glory foundation organised a re-enactment of the Battle of Colachel on the shores of Chennai

from The Hindu - Society
Click Here for Full News

Skill-development seminar for new entrepreneurs

MADURAI “While many parts of North Tamil Nadu have excelled in business, districts like Madurai, Dindigul and Theni have been left far behind,” said M
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

PVR-Sathyam deal: current management will be part of operations, says SPI Cinemas CEO

A few years ago, when there were reports in the media that PVR Cinemas was trying to take over SPI Cinemas, it evoked an instant response from its fie
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Kuwait airways aircraft lands off-centre in Kochi airport

A Kuwait Airways aircraft carrying 161 passengers landed off-centred on the runway of the Cochin International Airport Limited here on Tuesday. No i
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

What action has been taken in the cases of child sexual abuse, SC asks Centre

The apex court also orders Bihar government to make TISS report on shelter homes public.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

‘I wanted her to ask why she had to choose’

Veera Hiranandani talks about her latest book The Night Diary, which is set against the backdrop of Partition
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Awesome One and Excellent impress

Awesome One and Excellent impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Aug.14) morning.Sand track600m: Fleur De Lys (Tograllu), Zeemo (A

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Star Superior, Captain Morgan, Mekong Delta and Royal Sceptre excel

: Star Superior, Captain Morgan, Mekong Delta and Royal Sceptre excelled when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (August 14)Inner sand:

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Asian Games gold medallist Hakam Singh passes away

Asian Games gold medallist athlete Hakam Singh passed away at a private hospital in Sangrur, Punjab on Tuesday. He had been ailing for some time and

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

29 CISF personnel awarded President’s Police Medal

Twenty-nine CISF officials have been decorated with the President’s Police Medal on the eve of the Independence Day for meritorious and distinguishe
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Are we being persecuted for doing our duty in areas with insurgency, soldiers ask SC

Over 300 Army officers on Monday moved the Supreme Court over what they termed as “persecution” by the court and civilian agencies like CBI for doin
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Kerala rains: CM Pinarayi Vijayan thanks Central govt and Opposition for ‘constructive roles’

The Kerala government has stepped up its efforts to mobilise financial assistance from various sources
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Chhattisgarh Governor Balramji Dass Tandon dies

He was one of the founder member of Jan Sangh, which later became the BJP.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

DealBook Briefing: Elon Musk Has Answers. We Still Have Questions.

By Unknown Author from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2KRGReV

The Formula One 2018 season is poised for a thrilling second half, but the story over the summer break has focused on who will drive for whom next season

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

India couldn’t have practised more, there aren’t 10 days in a week, says England coach

Trevor Bayliss says it’s almost impossible for teams to fit in more practice matches these days

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

I feel like a baby again, says Justice K.M. Joseph on being the junior-most SC judge

Had the government cleared the Supreme Court Collegium recommendation of January 10, Justice Joseph would have been the seniormost of the four judges.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

The world's most livable city 7 years running has been dethroned in 2018

Austria's capital Vienna has beaten Melbourne to be ranked the “world's most liveable city” in a new annual survey released Monday, ending the souther
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Vienna tops Melbourne as world’s most liveable city: Economist survey

Vienna and Melbourne scored maximum points in the healthcare, education and infrastructure categories. But while Melbourne extended its lead in the culture and environment component, that was outweighed by Vienna's improved stability ranking.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Boy (11), hacks into replica U.S. vote website in minutes at convention

An 11-year-old boy managed to hack into a replica of Florida's election results website in 10 minutes and change names and tallies during a hackers c
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Live: Car crash outside Parliament in London, man held

A number of pedestrians were injured when a car crashed into the security barriers outside the UK’s Parliament building on Tuesday, Scotland Yard said
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Indonesia woman irked by mosque noise on trial for blasphemy

Mobs burned and ransacked at least 14 Buddhist temples throughout Tanjung Balai in a July 2016 riot after reports of Meiliana’s complaints emerged.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Fukushima nuclear statue ignites online furore

The figure holds a helmet in one hand, showing the air is safe to breathe, and a symbol of the sun in the other, representing hope and new energy.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

‘Tis the Season

Subtle glamour is the way to go, this wedding season

from The Hindu - Life & Style
Click Here for Full News

Cultural glimpses of Qila-e-Mubarak

A symbol of democracy and freedom, the Red Fort houses many layers of Delhi’s past

from The Hindu - Society
Click Here for Full News

Kohli’s plea to fans: ‘Never give up on us’

The Indian captain uploaded a post on Facebook after the team’s heavy defeat at Lord’s

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Kerala govt cancels official Onam festivities

Kerala government has decided to cancel official Onam festivities considering the massive displacement, loss of lives and property in the monsoon ra
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Pleaded with CM to bury Karunanidhi at Marina, says Stalin

The DMK working president says that if the government had denied permission, the situation would have created his burial.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Two Pakistan soldiers killed in calibrated operation near LoC: Army

The Army operation comes just hours after a soldier was killed in a “sniper fire” attack by Pakistan Rangers at Tanghdar Sector
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Kerala rains: live updates | the havoc continues, water level in Mullaiperiyar dam rises

Many parts of northern Kerala districts including Kannur, Kasargod, Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakad witnessed rains last night.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Why Turkey’s Lira Crisis Matters Outside Turkey

By MATT PHILLIPS from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2MnzMYB

Those Long Security Lines at Airports? They May Move Quicker Soon

By ZACH WICHTER from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2B8NY3c

Fighting Conspiracies, Sandy Hook Parent Is Thwarted by Online Policies

By SAPNA MAHESHWARI and JOHN HERRMAN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2P6Irx2

VF Corporation Plans to Spin Out Its Denim Brands

By MICHAEL J. de la MERCED from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2OyQem2

Foxconn Is Feeling the Sag in Smartphone Sales. Apple? Not So Much.

By JAMIE CONDLIFFE from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2w90v0G

Elon Musk’s Tweets on Tesla Started a Tizzy. Someone Should Hit the Brakes.

By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN from NYT Business Day https://ift.tt/2KSfxxj

Gopi expects a better medal haul

Hopes to carry confidence from World championships into the Asiad

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

‘It is tough to be patient’

Shreyas speaks on the travails of breaking into the senior side

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Ambiguity over panel’s strength

Calls for Paranjape and Khoda’s inclusion get louder

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Indians need to lift above their weight

Injury to World champion Mirabai Chanu setback to India’s quest for elusive gold

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Koepka denies Woods fairytale victory

The American seals his third Major title by firing a four-under-par 66 to finish on 16-under 264

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

I think we got the combination a bit off before the game: Kohli

London: Virat Kohli has admitted that it was perhaps wrong to field only two spinners in the second Test at Lord’s. India selected Kuldeep Yadav in pl

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Barcelona rallies to win Supercup

Barcelona battled back to defeat Sevilla 2-1 and win the Spanish Supercup on Sunday with French World Cup winner Ousmane Dembele hitting a sensational

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Vaishali is WGM

Seventeen-year-old R. Vaishali, elder sister of R. Praggnanandhaa, became a Woman Grandmaster, completing her final norm in the Riga Technical Univers

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Jones optimistic of Kohli’s participation

‘He would play the Asia Cup on one leg if he has to’

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Yet again, India’s batting fails under tough examination

No excuse for the lack of fight batsmen showed, their inability to bat with patience in testing circumstances

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

India-A clinches series

Rain-affected second ‘Test’ ends in a tame draw

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Am a much better player now: Prarthana

The 24-year-old is confident ahead of her second Asian Games appearance

from The Hindu - Sport
Click Here for Full News

Kerala rains: live updates | Rains continue to wreak havoc, water level in Mullaiperiyar dam rises

Rains continued to wreak havoc in many parts of Kerala with northern hill district of Wayanad experiencing widespread landslides and flooding overnigh
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Water level in Mullaiperiyar dam rising

Amidst demand that Tamil Nadu draw more water from the Mullaperiyar reservoir, the water level in the reservoir has begun to rise causing some alarm
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

E. P. Jayarajan back in Kerala Cabinet

Mr. Jayarajan had to resignon October 14, 2016, when the Opposition and the media raised a furore over the appointment of a close kin at the helm of a State public sector undertaking.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

‘The real culprits are the ruling party spokespersons, TV channels’, says Umar Khalid

The JNU student said he feared for his life too following the assassinations of activists in the last few years
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

12 Ecuadorean soccer fans killed in post-game bus crash

A bus loaded with fans of a soccer team overturned on a highway in Ecuador after a game, killing at least 12 people and injuring 30 others, Ecuadore
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

DMK emergency meeting, China groups rally outside HK press club, and other news in pictures

11:00 a.m.DMK emergency meetingDMK working president M.K. Stalin arrives for the party's emergency meeting at Anna Arivalayam in Chennai. The meeting
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

U.S. hopes to strengthen ties with Pakistan: Pompeo

Prime Minister-in-waiting Imran Khan last week said that Pakistan and the U.S. should strengthen their relations based on trust, amidst tensions in bilateral ties over Islamabad’s support for terror groups.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Taliban militants overrun Afghan army base, capture dozens of soldiers

The insurgents had captured tanks and ammunition in Chenayeeha army base, in Ghormach district of Faryab province, in an offensive that began on Sunday, according to Mohammad Tahir Rahmani, head of the provincial council.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Trump warns Cuomo: Anybody who runs against me ‘suffers’

The challenge came as Mr. Trump delivered remarks at a fundraising event for Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney, who is running for re-election. The Utica visit marked Mr. Trump’s first as President to an area he won in 2016.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

China to UN panel: No arbitrary detention in Uighur region

“The argument that 1 million Uighurs are detained in re-education centers is completely untrue,” Chinese delegate Hu Lianhe said through an interpreter.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Magnitude-5 earthquake hits China, 18 injured

The epicentre of the quake which struck on Monday was at a depth of seven km, China Earthquake Networks Centre said.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Green Mysuru initiative from tomorrow

Aim is to increase tree cover of the city and district, says Forest Department
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Ensure there is no take-off: CM to PM

Writes to Modi on Aero India show
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Eight held for defying bathing ban

Acting tough against those flouting the ban imposed on taking bath in the Cauvery river in view of the heavy flow, the City Police arrested eight per
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Cauvery rises; acres of banana plantation submerged

PWD, as a precautionary measure, continues to discharge surplus water into the Coleroon
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Unsafe buildings pose threat to school students

The school at Gopalapuram village was built 20 years ago
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Omarosa’s White House recordings fuel Trump woes

“Wacky Omarosa, who got fired 3 times on the Apprentice, now got fired for the last time. She never made it, never will,” Mr. Trump said in a stream of angry tweets.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Merchants’ associations send relief to Wayanad

To be distributed to victims with dt. administration’s help
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

Industry seeks extension of proposed industrial corridor

It will benefit MSMEs in western districts of Tamil Nadu
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News

‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin gravely ill, ‘in hospice care’

Ms. Franklin has cemented her place in American music history with her powerful, bell-clear voice that stretched over four octaves. In her decades-long career, her hits spanned the genres, from soul to R&B, gospel and pop.
from The Hindu - News
Click Here for Full News