The Hindu: 08/21/18

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Landslip: Train service cancelled

Railway officials cancelled the Londa-Nizamuddin Goa Express train following landslip near Doodh Sagar on the Karnataka-Goa border. The landslip was n
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All you need to know about Sepak Takraw or kick volleyball

India assured itself of a medal at the Asian Games in this sport

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Ayyappa devotees asked not to go to Sabarimala shrine

Roads in nearby areas of Pampa have been damaged and several trees en route to the shrine uprooted
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HAM radio services help trace people in flood-hit Kerala

HAM radio services help trace stranded people in flood-hit Kerala By Pradipta Tapadar Kolkata/New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) HAM radio operators are helping
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2 Manipur rebel leaders held in Meghalaya

Mr. Syiem said the duo was produced before a local court for judicial remand, as they are wanted in Manipur for five cases under the Arms Act.
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Kerala floods: Insurance claims likely to be upwards of ₹1,000 cr

LIC said it is working in coordination with the partner banks for the expeditious settlement of claims for the people covered under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana.
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Indonesia woman irked by mosque noise convicted of blasphemy

The ethnic Chinese woman’s complaint was followed by attack on Buddhist shrines in Sumatra
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The way home lies through the kitchen

Chennai’s growing Korean community finds familiarity in golf, gochujang and friends
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Sidhu accuses BJP of double standards over Pakistan visit

The Congress minister brings up Modi’s surprise Lahore visit; defends embracing Pakistan’s Army chief
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Snakebite a major killer in post-flood days

Herpetologists launch webpage, WhatsApp numbers to people
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Kerala floods: State Police Chief thanks members of force

‘You saved as many as 53,000 lives and assisted the defence force and also thousands of kind-hearted volunteers’
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Rahul Gandhi announces organisational changes in Congress

Ahmed Patel replaces Moti Lal Vohra as treasurer; C.P. Joshi removed as Northeast in charge
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Plenty of SUV

Yes, a petrol-engined Mahindra XUV500 exists, and we find out how it fares against the more familiar diesel engine version

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Getting behind the wheel

On why it is unusual to find women chauffeurs

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Hitting refresh

Small changes on the outside and big changes on the inside make the Range Rover Sport more modern and desirable

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Top turners

Dhiram Shah takes stock of the world’s best convertibles to look back on

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The Beetle and the Tatra

Eighty now, the People’s Car rides back in time to meet a mate from its youth

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Fabulous 50s and swinging 60s

Gaurang Shah’s new collection for Lakme Fashion Week, called Anupama, harks back to the era

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A perfect lap

Nihar Ameen is thrilled to have got a permanent pool space at The Padukone-Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence

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Madurai to Madras: A love story

His heart lies in his village while hers beats for the Marina Beach. This couple from Madurai represents the community of soft-hearted people from the South who have set up businesses in the city

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Teenager Saurabh claims shooting gold for India; Milner, Mane score in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Palace

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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DealBook Briefing: Tesla Supplier? Your Check May Be in the Mail

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Live scores Day 4 | Ishant strikes right away with Jennings wicket

On Day 3, Monday, Virat Kohli was among the runs yet again while Cheteshwar Pujara rediscovered his form as India steadily batted England out of the t

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Sir Cecil, Desperado, Peluche, New Moon, Skybound and Isn’t She Lovely excel

Sir Cecil, Desperado, Peluche, New Moon, Skybound and Isn’t She Lovely excelled when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (Aug. 21)Inner

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Kilkarry Bridge and Red Carnation shine

Kilkarry Bridge and Red Carnation shone when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Aug. 21) morning.Sand track:800m: Freedom Of Speech (Jaykumar

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Man hacked to death; police suspect old enmity

KALABURAGI Mahanatappa Bhovi (32), a television mechanic, was hacked to death by a group of unidentified miscreants in Bandarwad village of Afzalpur t
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Woman thrashed, paraded naked in Bihar on suspicion of murder

A woman was thrashed and paraded naked by a violent mob on Monday morning in Bhojpur district on suspicion of being involved in murder of a local yo
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U.S. deports 95-year-old former Nazi camp guard to Germany

The White House says a 95-year-old former Nazi concentration camp guard has been deported to Germany, 14 years after a judge ordered his expulsion.In
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Kerala floods: UAE extends aid of ₹700 crore for reconstruction

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has promised an assistance of ₹700 crore for Kerala’s reconstruction effort.Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme C
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Kerala floods: Aug. 30 special Assembly session to discuss reconstruction

Cabinet asks all departments to come up with action plans for reconstruction efforts.
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Asian Games 2018: Sanjeev Rajput wins silver in men’s 50m rifle 3 positions

Indian shooter Sanjeev Rajput clinched a silver medal after letting slip early domination in the men’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the 18th Asian

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Trump fears a Mueller interview could bring perjury charge

Said Trump: “Even if I am telling the truth, that makes me a liar. That’s no good.” Mr. Trump did not say whether he would ultimately agree to be interviewed by Mr. Mueller.
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China says it hopes for good outcome on trade talks with U.S.

China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that it hopes a good outcome can be reached during trade talks this week with the United States.Ministry sp
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Kerala floods: the aftermath

People return home as the water recedes in Kerala to find massive loss and destruction.
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Supreme Court asks J&K govt to file reply on alleged custodial torture of Kathua case witness

The apex court has asked to file the reply by August 27 and posted the matter for further hearing on August 29
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Woman thrashed, paraded naked in Bihar on suspicion of murder of a youth

The body of a 19-year-old was found on a railway track in Bhojpur district
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Taliban release 160 civilians but keep at least 20 others captive: official

“More than 160 civilians have reached home safely but at least 20 soldiers and policemen have been taken to an undisclosed location by the Taliban,” said an official.
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NOTA option cannot be permitted in Rajya Sabha polls, says Supreme Court

The apex court said that NOTA was meant to be exercised by individual voters in direct polls.
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U.S. concerned over terrorist groups continue to enjoy safe haven in Pakistan: official

“We have encouraged Pakistan to take stronger steps to ensure that the Taliban either come to the negotiating table or expelled back into Afghanistan rather than enjoy safe haven outside of the country.”
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2+2 dialogue important opportunity to enhance engagement with India: U.S.

India was designated a major defence partner by the U.S. in 2016.
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Taliban rockets hit near Kabul presidency; no injuries

A security official said the explosions were caused by rockets fired from outside the city.
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China, El Salvador establish ties in fresh defeat for Taiwan

China has stepped up its poaching of Taiwan’s allies since Tsai became leader in 2016.
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2 Soldiers, 5 civilians killed in Rio army raid

The operation is part of President Michel Temer’s military intervention ordered in February to deal with security and violence that plagues the Rio de Janeiro State, Efe news reported.
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Australia’s Turnbull survives leadership vote

Mr. Frydenberg said voters were tired of governments repeatedly changing their prime ministers. Ousting Mr. Turnbull would be a sixth leadership change in less than 11 years.
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Corpn to send team to clean Chengannur

Team of 350 persons, including the civic body’s green army, to camp there for three days and help clean 500 houses
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Kiran Bedi asks officials to prevent dengue outbreak

Holds meeting ahead of the setting in of north-east monsoon in the U.T.
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Today is Zero Shadow Day in Puducherry

Events to be held across 20 centres
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Rajiv Gandhi’s birth anniversary observed

Celebrated across 30 constituencies
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Jipmer to treat wounds with marine resource

The protocol has been shared with over 160 South Indian medical colleges
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Fair price shop staff demand wage revision

Members of the south zone of Tamil Nadu State Primary Cooperative Bank All Employees’ Association took out a rally to Madurai Collectorate on Monday,
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Hundreds take part in inter-school quiz

Organised by NIC in association with The Hindu In School
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‘Observe August 20 as Scientific Temper Day’

Forums demand more fund allocation for research
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Multi-level parking facilities direly needed

With the limited public space in the heart of the city, which is chock-a-block with commercial establishments, the Corporation is finding it difficul
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Farmers against highway

Say it will sound the death knell for paddy cultivation in many places
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Tourism wing shifts focus to Industrial Tourism

Move to enlighten, inspire students, general public
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Govt. relies on Wolbachia to control dengue

Secret research on genetically modified mosquitoes
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Chennai-Thiruvananthapuram unreserved train on August 21

The Southern Railway will operate an unreserved special train from Chennai Central to Thiruvananthapuram via Jolarpettai, Salem, Erode, Podnuar, Pala
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Special teams on high alert to monitor Stanley Reservoir

Special teams of the Public Works Department led by senior engineers of the Water Resources Organisation (WRO) division have been on high alert close
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Senior citizens from Arunthathiyar community seek old-age pension

Senior citizens from Arunthathiyar community, hailing from Mayilamparai, Kumutipathi and Rangasamudram, besides Chavadi in Madhukkarai panchayat union
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Relief pouring in for Kerala

As rain recedes providing the much-required respite for the flood and landslip hit Kerala, it was relief pouring in for those affected by floods. The
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Civic body joins hands with NGOs in an effort to tackle e-waste

In what appears to be a move to focus on tackling the mounting e-waste, Coimbatore Corporation has joined hands with a couple of NGOs in a bid to show
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Civilian flight operations begin at naval airport

Alternative arrangement till Nedumbassery airport reopens on August 26
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Turnbull clings to power, El Salvador and Taiwan break ties, and other news in pictures

10:00 amTurnbull survives leadership voteAustralia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull survived a leadership challenge Tuesday, defeating a senior mini
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Focus now shifts to post-flood relief operations

Death toll in district pegged at 14; over 50,000 people rescued in the last four days
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Army comes to the aid of KWA

The Army stepped in to overhaul the transformer of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA)’s main substation at the Aluva water treatment plant on Monday.A 1
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Exams of Royal College can now be taken in Chennai

Ramachandra Institute inks MoU with UK-based establishment
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Learn from Kohli, show some guts: Farbrace tells England batsmen

England’s assistant coach was full of praise for Virat Kohli’s batting in the series

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Asian Games 2018: 16-year-old Saurabh Chaudhary wins 10m air pistol gold

India’s Abhishek Verma clinched the bronze medal in the same event.

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Asian Games 2018 Day 3: Indians in action today

Archery: Recurve women’s individual (Deepika Kumari, Promila Daimary, Ankita Bhakat, Laxmirani Majhi) and Recurve women’s team (7.30 a.m.); Recurve me

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Kohli raises his second hundred of the series

India moves into an impregnable position

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Mysuru opens campaign with seven-wicket win

HUBBALLI: Mysuru Warriors, led by veteran Amit Verma (59, 46b, 7x4, 2x6), opened its KPL campaign with a fine seven-wicket win over Ballari Tuskers at

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Deepak and Lakshay provide the silver lining

Major breakthrough for the two shooters

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Fine closure

Sun Yanan had a shocked look on her face but every pair of eyes was only on the slumped figure in orange singlet on the mat. Vinesh Phogat, only 21-ye

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Vinesh Phogat crowns herself in style

Overpowers Japan’s Yui Irie 6-2 in the 50kg final after a dominant performance in the initial rounds

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Is this the beginning of the end for Mourinho?

A big response is needed when Tottenham visits Old Trafford next week

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Pujara and Kohli bat England out of the Test

The duo buckle down for a century-plus stand that wears the hosts down

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Sanjay and Aparajith light up final day

Hammer unbeaten centuries in drawn encounter; Red takes three points

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‘Harendra and Kaushik are players’ managers’

Dhanraj sees similarities in the coaching styles of both

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Sports should be made a fundamental right, says plea

Supreme Court seeks government’s response

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Santosh finishes second

After an impressive first leg, Hero MotoSports Team Rally rider C.S. Santosh grabbed the second position at the India Baja 2018 — the only ‘Dakar Chal

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Huesca registers historic win

Gallar powers the side to a 2-1 victory over Eibar in its maiden La Liga appearance

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V.V.S. Laxman’sautobiography to be out soon

Westland Publications announced on Monday the acquisition of former Indian cricketer V.V.S. Laxman’s autobiography.A book titled 281 and Beyond will b

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17-0 romp for Indian men

Competition in Asian hockey might not be exceptional but even by its limited standards, a 17-0 walloping is unheard of in the tournament. The Indian m

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Anirudh goes down

Anning (China): Anirudh Chandrasekar missed two matchpoints and went down 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(6) to fourth seed Cing-Yang Meng of Chinese Taipei in the firs

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Srihari, Advait better national records

JAKARTA: He may not be hitting the big headlines but in a small way, Srihari Nataraj is raising the bar for Indian swimming at the 18th Asian Games he

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Kangra wins Nizam’s Gold Cup

Mr. Marthand Singh Mahindra, Mrs. Rina Mahindra & Mr. P. Prabhakar Reddy’s Kangra (A. Sandesh up) won the Nizam’s Gold Cup, the chief event of th

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Wrestler Vinesh Phogat wins gold in Asian Games

She becomes the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold, and first woman wrestler to win back-to-back medals, at the event

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Easy when coach decides your partners: Ashwini

Easy to handle breakups when coach makes the decision

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Shuttlers bow out in team event

Saina falls to Okuhara; Sindhu loses out in doubles with Ashwini Ponnappa

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Inseparable in virtue

It is impossible not to respond to the dominant feelings of pathos and poignancy running as the undercurrent in the Ramayana, evoking a sense of pity

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