The Hindu: 08/20/18

Monday, August 20, 2018

Pakistan wants ‘uninterrupted’ dialogue with India: Qureshi

Mr. Qureshi was the foreign minister from 2008 to 2011 under the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government when the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks took place. He was in New Delhi when 10 Pakistan-based LeT terrorists attacked India’s financial capital.
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Tears, joy as Korean families separated by war reunite briefly after 65 years

South Korean President Moon, himself a member of a separated family from the North's eastern port city of Hungnam, said on Monday that the reunions should be sharply scaled up and held on a regular basis and include exchanges of visits and letters.
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Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal

Iran said on Monday that Europe should accelerate its efforts to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers that U.S. President Don
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Delhi court allows Shashi Tharoor to travel to Geneva

Shashi Tharoor is travelling to Geneva to express condolences to Kofi Annan’s family and also to seek international aid for Kerala
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U.K. confirms Nirav Modi's presence; CBI moves application for his extradition

The extradition request is being sent through the Home and the External Affairs Ministries.
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Spain police shoot man trying to attack police station with knife

RTVE and other Spanish media said the man had shouted “Allah is great” as he entered the police station.
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Taliban ambush a convoy of buses in Afghanistan and take more than 100 people hostage

“So far, there is no news on the fate of the passengers, but tribal elders and local officials are trying to negotiate with the Taliban,” a official said.
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Narendra Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 74th birth anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday recalled the “efforts” of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi “towards the nation” on his birth anniversary.“Tri
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Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey, but no one hurt

U.S. Embassy spokesman David Gainer thanked police for their “rapid response” and said no injuries had been reported.
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Pregnant New Zealand minister cycles to delivery ward

Her Green Party colleagues tweeted that the bicycle trip to the delivery ward was “the most #onbrand thing ever”.
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Greece exits final bailout successfully: ESM

The ESM has disbursed 61.9 billion euros over three years in support of macroeconomic adjustment and bank recapitalisation.
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Your battles or mine?

The first edition of TEDx Thiruvanmiyur saw tales of struggle, solidarity and entrepreneurship

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Celebration of the sacrifice

During the last years of his reign, Bahadur Shah Zafar had imposed a complete ban on cow slaughter on Id-ul-Adha

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Hajira, Donna Rossa, Psychic Force, Navelrock, Orenda and Punjabi Girl shine

Hajira, Donna Rossa, Psychic Force, Navelrock, Orenda and Punjabi Girl shone when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (August 20) Outer

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Fleur De Lys and Bonafide please

Fleur De Lys and Bonafide pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (August 20).Sand track:600m: Vistana (S. Nayak), Sawgrass (Sa

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How I learnt resilience

When the small manufacturing business that I ran collapsed and it happened twice in quick succession, I was distraught and overwhelmed. I sought coun

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Asian Games 2018: Shooter Lakshay claims silver in men’s trap event

This is the Indian shooting contingent’s third medal at the Asian Games

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Deepak, Lakshay claim silvers in 10m air rifle, trap events; Djokovic wins Cincinnati title

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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The Dele Alli Challenge is here... can you do it?

Netizens take on the #DeleAlliChallenge and often find themselves not quite pulling it off

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DealBook Briefing: Who Isn’t Worried About Elon Musk?

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All you need to know about wrestler Bajrang Punia

On Sunday, wrestler Bajrang Punia clinched India's first gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, beating Japan's Daichi Takatani 11-8 in the Men's Freest

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Asian Games 2018: Vinesh Phogat storms into final; Sakshi, Pooja lose in semis

Vinesh Phogat hardly broke into a sweat in her semi-final encounter against Daulatbike Yakshimuratova of Uzbekistan

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Asian Games 2018: Saina’s defeat knocks India out of women’s team event

The Indian women’s team lost the quarterfinal to the top-seeded and the most formidable team in the world.

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Gram Panchayat workers to protest outside Vidhana Soudha

KALABURAGI Casual labourers employed in Gram Panchayats across the State have planned to march to Vidhana Soudha and stage a demonstration outside it
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Israeli journalist and peace activist Uri Avnery dies at 94

Avnery challenged successive Israeli governments in arguing that a Palestinian state was the only way to secure peace for a democratic Israel with a Jewish majority.
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No accommodation for tourists in Kodagu till August 31

After advising tourists to put off their visit to Kodagu, which is the grip of unprecedented floods and landslips, the authorities have directed hote
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In a letter to Imran, Modi says India looks for meaningful engagement with Pakistan

The Prime Minister also stressed the need to work for a terror-free South Asia, sources said
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Musharraf treason case: would appear before court if MoD provides security

Experts believe that the treason case is a test for the newly elected Prime Minister Imran Khan’s, as one of the reasons of civil-military tussle was that the PML-N government had initiated the case against the former army chief.
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SC seeks Rajasthan’s reply on contempt plea in lynching case

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of the July 20 lynching incident in Rajasthan’s Alwar district after it had issued a slew of directions on dea
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SC to hear plea of Army men challenging prosecution in AFSPA areas

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will hear on September 4, a plea by over 300 Army personnel challenging registration of FIRs against them f
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Pakistan wants ‘uninterrupted’ dialogue with India: Qureshi

Tears, joy as Korean families separated by war reunite briefly after 65 years

Iran tells EU to speed up efforts to save nuclear deal

Iran said on Monday that Europe should accelerate its efforts to salvage a 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and major powers that U.S. President Don
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Delhi court allows Shashi Tharoor to travel to Geneva

Shashi Tharoor is travelling to Geneva to express condolences to Kofi Annan’s family and also to seek international aid for Kerala
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U.K. confirms Nirav Modi's presence; CBI moves for extradition

The extradition request is being sent through the Union Home and the External Affairs Ministries.
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Spain police shoot man trying to attack police station with knife

RTVE and other Spanish media said the man had shouted “Allah is great” as he entered the police station.
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Every breath you takes

Breath, the foundation of life, is a powerful force that impacts not just our physical and emotive states, but also our flexibility and mobility

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Building more than bodies

We may be an increasingly health-conscious country, but simply opening up hundreds of expensive gyms won’t be enough, says personal development coach Billy Garnon

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Taliban kidnap dozens of passengers from buses in Afghanistan's north, official says

Taliban insurgents kidnapped dozens of passengers after stopping three buses in Afghanistan's northern Kunduz province, a government official said o
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Narendra Modi pays tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his 74th birth anniversary

Shots fired at gate of US Embassy in Turkey, but no one hurt

U.S. Embassy spokesman David Gainer thanked police for their “rapid response” and said no injuries had been reported.
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Pregnant New Zealand minister cycles to delivery ward

Her Green Party colleagues tweeted that the bicycle trip to the delivery ward was “the most #onbrand thing ever”.
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Greece exits final bailout successfully: ESM

The ESM has disbursed 61.9 billion euros over three years in support of macroeconomic adjustment and bank recapitalisation.
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Quake swarm jolts Indonesian islands, killing at least 13

More than 1,800 houses were damaged, at least half of them severely, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said.
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Shyamal & Bhumika’s ‘Muse of Mirrors’ bridal couture: 18th Century extravagance and timeless Indian regality

Unveiled at Angasutra this past weekend, Shyamal & Bhumika’s latest line is a testament to the spectacular palaces of Europe and to the global Indian bride. In a sit down, Shyamal Shodhan chats couture and sustainability
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Two held in connection with attack on Umar Khalid

Two persons were nabbed by the Delhi Police Special Cell on Monday in connection with the attack on JNU student Umar Khalid outside Constitution Clu
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Rajiv Gandhi birth anniversary, Cincinnati Open, and other news in pictures

10: 00 amHomage to Rajiv GandhiCongress leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary on Monday. Congress presi
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Government’s schemes face legal hurdles

Courts entertain pleas on accessibility, privacy and subsidy concerns
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Kerala floods | Live updates: Commercial flight lands at Kochi naval airport, relief material arrives at port

Focus shifts to relief work in the State
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Family evacuated as landslip cuts them off main road

Part of farmland swept away
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Relief camp witnesses wedding

MSP High School here, one of the 155 relief camps functioning across the seven taluks in the district, witnessed a wedding on Sunday, underscoring ye
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Waterfalls in Kondapalli area come alive

YHAI members go trekking to the reserve forest
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Kochi: Metro station resounds with tales of despair

Those rescued are brought to Aluva station via trucks, from where they are given free rides to camps
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Minister opens expo to mark Photography Day

The Hindu lensmen win three prizes
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Alliance Air to fly from naval airport

The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has approved operation of Alliance Air’s ATR72 aircraft to/from INS Garuda, the Naval Airport in Kochi from Mond
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Rain claims nine more in Thrissur

Nine persons were killed in rain-related incidents in Thrissur district on Sunday. With this, the death toll in the district reached 49 in the last f
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Riverfronts turn picnic spots

PWD sources say inflow in Cauvery has come down marginally
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PWD acts in time to avert major breach

Along a brimming Cauvery near Mayanur Barrage
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Pollachi-Valparai road yet to be opened for heavy vehicles

Municipal Administration Minister, Deputy Speaker inspect Valparai road damaged due to landslip
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Restaurant in the soup for harassment over service charge

Notice issued by consumer panel; restaurant settles matter by paying over 30 times the amount
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Students thrashed for objecting to lewd remarks, five arrested

The comments were directed at DU president of AISA Kawalpreet Kaur
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Protest seeking justice for Sahib reaches Jantar Mantar

Truck driver was shot dead during police raid in Nuh village
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Skeleton in box: man held 20 months later

A man from Bihar was arrested on August 18 for allegedly killing a four-year-old boy here for resisting a sodomy bid and dumping his body in a wooden
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Attacks via social media still on: Umar

Police yet to provide security, he alleges
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DU students’ organisations gear up for varsity elections

V.K. Kaul has been appointed the Chief Election Officer
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Man found dead at his residence

A 30-year-old man was found dead at his Mukundpur residence in north-west Delhi on August 18, the police said on Sunday. The body had a bullet injury
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Heavy rain lashes parts of Capital

Heavy rain lashed parts of the Capital on Sunday afternoon bringing respite from a humid start to the day. The weather station at Safdarjung received
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Armed men rob car, group at large

Accused also took victim’s mobile phone, say police
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Asian Games 2018: Shooter Deepak Kumar wins air rifle silver

Deepak shot 247.7 to finish second on the podium behind China’s Haoran Yang

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Djokovic beats Federer at Cincinnati, becomes first ‘Career Golden Master’

Novak Djokovic finally clinched the title missing from his resume with a 6-4 6-4 win over Roger Federer on Sunday to win in Cincinnati and become the

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‘Let me be Hardik Pandya’

The allrounder not amused by comparisons with Kapil Dev

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Asian Games 2018 Day 2: Indians in action today

Following is India’s schedule on Day 2 of competitions at the 18th Asian Games on Monday.

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‘Pant could be ideal understudy to Dhoni’

Much like the shots he mostly plays, Rishabh Pant could not have timed his Test debut better, feels Bhaskar Pillai.As someone who has worked with him

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Gurbani casts a spell after Indrajith show

The former scalps seven, the latter scores a century

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Kabaddi teams begin with a bang

Indian men out-muscled Bangladesh 50-21 and then overpowered Sri Lanka 44-28 in the second match.

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Ant Man set to star

North Korea will look to reassert its hegemony in weightlifting with China absent

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Srikanth toys with Zaki

Make-or-break day for India in team badminton

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Divij-Kamran pair wins opener

Seventh-seeded Karman Kaur Thandi and Divij Sharan of India defeated the Filipino pair of Marian Jane Capadocia and Alberto Jr Lim in a testing mixed

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Om Prakash & Sawarn top Heat 2

Om Prakash and Sawarn Singh topped Heat 2 in men’s doubles sculls while Dattu Baban Bhokanal was second in Heat 1 of singles sculls in the rowing comp

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Asian Games: Mother kept out flood’s fury from Sajan

His relatives live very close to the Idukki dam, one of the worst-affected areas in the floods in Kerala. But Shantymol gave very little of the news t

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Schoolboy Aradhya’s day out

Holds off pole-sitter Parekh to win his maiden F1600 race

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Federer to fight it out with Djokovic

Halep hopes to win her first Cincinatti title against Bertens

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Wrestler Bajrang wins India’s first gold medal at Asian Games 2018

Bajrang, who came into the Asian Games as favourite to win the gold, beat his Japanese opponent 11-8 in the final bout.

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Rehan, Saqlain team up to restore Pakistan hockey glory

Rehan Butt and Muhammed Saqlain combined to create many a magical moments for Pakistan hockey all through the 2000s.

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Costa Brava wins Panchshil Million

Costa Brava, ridden by P. Trevor, won the Panchshil Million the main event of Sunday’s (August 19) races here.The winner is owned by Mr. Pallon S. Mis

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Pacers hand India an 168-run advantage over England

England were bundled out in 38.2 overs after India had posted 329 in their first innings.

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Asian Games 2018 hockey: India eye big win against Indonesia

Indonesia are no where in world hockey map and it is bound to be a lopsided contest on Monday.

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Sana and Roberta catch the eye

Sana and Roberta caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Sunday morning (August 19).Sand track:600m: Pathan (Prasad) 40. Easy.800m: Fle

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Anand holds Nakamura in Sinquefield opener

Anand did not give any chance to Nakamura out of a Queen’s gambit declined.

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Lady In Lace may score an encore

Lady In Lace, who maintains form, may score an encore in the Nizam’s Gold Cup (2,000m), the chief event of the races to be held here on Monday (Augus

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Sajan, Srihari shatter National records, fail to win medals

Nataraj finished first in the heat clocking 55.86 seconds even as compatriot Arvind Mani finished second but failed to qualify.

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Live: England vs India third Test | India extends lead on day 2

After resuming on their overnight 307 for six, India lost their last four wickets for 22 runs in 19 balls.

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Lakshmi’s greatness

While Vedanta Desika’s Paduka Sahasram praises the Lord’s sandals, it also shows us Goddess Lakshmi’s greatness, said C. Raghavan in a lecture. In the

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