The Hindu: 09/24/18

Monday, September 24, 2018

SC verdict tomorrow on barring politicians facing criminal charges from contesting polls

Under the Representation of the People Act, convicted lawmakers are disqualified, not accused ones.
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Hyderabad Metro Rail is now second largest metro network in country

Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan flagged off the metro train from the Ameerpet metro interchange station towards L.B.Nagar in the city suburb just after n
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Pop to the beat: how beatboxing is catching on in Chennai

With dedicated followers and regular showdowns, beatboxing is catching on in the city
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Chennai’s hidden manga community

From sketching their favourite characters, to creating stories of their own, Chennai’s very own otaku community swears by the Japanese style of comics
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Telltale, Acclaimed Maker of Story-Based Video Games, Lays Off Most of Its Staff

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A green defence

As work is under way to strengthen lake bunds in and around the IT Corridor, a look at a rare green bulwark in Thaiyur

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Indian women seal series against Sri Lanka with a win in fourth T20

India chased down the target with more than an over to spare and seven wickets in hand.

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Has the moon lost her memory? A guide to understand dementia and Alzheimer’s

Dementia and its cousin Alzheimer’s can seemingly catch up with anyone, anywhere. Here’s what we should know

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Health and appiness: Are desi fitness apps better for us than western ones? Here's a round up

A roundup of desi fitness apps that claim to take into consideration Indian dietary needs and cultural factors that global apps don’t

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Headache medicine

Yoga, for regular practice, to prevent the onset of a migraine

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Diabetes patients face two problems: diet and exercise. It’s hard to say which one is bigger. I’m diabetic myself, so I had to consider this question

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Q ‘n’ A

I am 14 years old and have very thick, bushy, curly hair growth in my underarm and pubic area. I once tried shaving but cut myself badly. People in sc

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Russia to send newer, S-300 missile defence systems to Syria

Russia announced on Monday that it will supply the Syrian government with modern S-300 missile defence systems following last week’s downing of a Ru
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Seven from TN injured after jumping from lorry chased by Red Sanders Task Force

The Task Force team seized the lorry, along with a huge stock of provisions meant for cooking, and axes and machetes.
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Chess Olympiad: Indian men take on El Salvador; Anand rested

The biggest absentee in the Olympiad this year is reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen and Norwegians.

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‘22 degree Sun Halo’ seen in the sky

It is created when the Sun is aligned with ice crystals at a particular angle; phenomenon is region-specific
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Remembering Kaifi and Shaukat

Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar cast a spell on the audience with their presentation ‘Kaifi aur Main’
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Rafale deal: No room for doubt after Hollande ‘clarification,’ says Rajnath

The Centre on Saturday had asserted that it did not have any role in the selection of Reliance Defence as a partner for Dassault.
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Angad Singh Gandhi is all about that ‘liquid sunshine’

The Glenfiddich brand ambassador came to Hyderabad, excited to impart tippling expertise on all things single malt whisky

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Angad Singh Gandhi is all about that ‘liquid sunshine’

The Glenfiddich brand ambassador came to Hyderabad, excited to impart tippling expertise on all things single malt whisky
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Govt. is stable: Minister

The JD(S)- Congress coalition government is stable and will complete its full term, C.S. Puttaraju, Minster for Minor Irrigation, said in Belagavi o
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Opposition parties suffering from ‘Modi phobia’, says Amit Shah

Hitting out at the Naveen Patnaik’s BJD government in Odisha, he said it is responsible for backwardness and poverty.
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Pak court summons Sharif in treason case over Mumbai attack remarks

The Lahore High Court on Monday summoned former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to appear on October 8 during the hearing of a petition seeking action a
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A friend’s guide to pregnancy

I Love 9 Months, a company run by three women, launches Sahodari, birth companions who will guide you to and through the joys of motherhood

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Asia Cup 2018: Rohit lauds Indian bowling unit for consistency

India have assured themselves a spot in the summit clash after winning two Super Four Games against Bangladesh and Pakistan respectively.

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Asia Cup 2018: India aim to test middle-order against Afghanistan

Often in cricket, the ‘Law of Averages’ catches up with the best performing teams at a critical juncture.

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Bishop Mulakkal remanded to 12-day judicial custody

Kerala Roman Catholic Bishop Franco Mulakkal, arrested on charges of repeatedly raping a nun, was on Monday remanded to a 12-day judicial custody by
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3 Saudi human rights activists awarded “Alternative Nobel”

The Right Livelihood Award — known as the “Alternative Nobel” — has been given to three jailed Saudi human rights defenders and two Latin American a
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HC appoints military engineering, judicial services officers to verify BBMP’s pothole filling work

The Karnataka High Court on Monday constituted a court commission comprising Head of the Military Engineering Services (MES) in Bengaluru and the Mem
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DealBook Briefing: Was Sky Worth It?

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3 infiltrators, one soldier killed in Kupwara: Army

Three more militants were killed along the Line of Control in Tangdar sector of Kupwara on Monday, taking the toll to five since Sunday, according t
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Petrol crosses ₹ 90-mark in Mumbai, rates at all-time high across country

The hike pushed petrol price in Delhi to ₹ 82.72 per litre and diesel to ₹ 74.02
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Who is Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, president-elect of the Maldives?

Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, popularly known as Ibu, is all set to become the President of the tiny Indian Ocean archipelago, the Maldives. With over 97% of
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Actors Darshan, Devaraj injured in car mishap

Kannada film actors Darshan and Devaraj were injured in a car mishap on the outskirts of Mysuru on Monday early morning.When Darshan and Devaraj alo
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Commander Tomy of Indian Navy rescued by French vessel

The officer was stranded in south Indian Ocean while taking part in the Golden Globe Race 2018 — a solo, non-stop, circumnavigation race.
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The making of a stirring experience

In a freewheeling chat, actor Adil Hussain talks about his love for cooking, winning the best actor trophy at the Norwegian National Film Awards, and how Naseeruddin Shah taught him naturalistic acting

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Maldives president concedes election defeat

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen on Monday conceded defeat in the elections and said he would arrange a smooth transition for president-elect Ibrahim
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Rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal moves High Court for bail

The bail petition said that he was arrested while his anticipatory bail petition was pending before the High Court. Therefore, his arrest was improper.
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Headache medicine

Yoga, for regular practice, to prevent the onset of a migraine

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How I defeated diabetes

Rohingya crisis: UN has ‘no right to interfere’ says Myanmar army chief

UN investigators went into horrific detail about the atrocities allegedly committed by army troops last year in their“clearance operations” against the Rohingya, which forced more than 700,000 of the stateless Muslims to flee over the border into Bangladesh.
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Former BCCI president Biswanath Dutt passes away

Dutt was the BCCI president in 1989 after a six-year stint as the vice-president of the parent body

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Tiger Woods ends five-year drought with Tour Championship triumph

Victory comes after successful 2017 spinal fusion

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Mathews loses SL captaincy, Chandimal to lead in all formats

Mathews lost his job after Sri Lanka’s early exit from the Asia Cup

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Spat in Spanish soccer over playing during daytime heat

National soccer federation says it would try to take control of match scheduling if La Liga continues to hold matches in daytime heat.

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Federer, Zverev lead the way as Team Europe retain Laver Cup

Team Europe beat Team World 13-8

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Asia Cup 2018 | India vs Pakistan: Dhawan-Rohit show flattens Pakistan

Both score centuries as India romps home with nine wickets to spare

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Tussle for vacant middle-order slot

Rayudu and Karthik emerge favourites

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Mahmudullah, Kayes lift Bangladesh

Afghanistan bowlers could not capitalise on a dominant start upfront and allowed Bangladesh to score a competitive 249 for seven with Mahmudullah and

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No big stars, no problem for Kerala Blasters in ISL-5

Coach James says he has recruited players who have shown the ‘Kerala Spirit’

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Chelsea drops points at dogged West Ham

Insigne brace fires Napoli to a win over Torino

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Chess Olympiad: Anand’s presence lifts India

Russia will be determined to wrest the title from USA

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Maana and Sajan corner glory on final day of National swimming championship

Srihari comes from behind to clinch 100m backstroke with new mark; Advait rewrites record in 800m freestyle

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Hazare Trophy: Tamil Nadu huffs and puffs to victory

Sai Kishore and Varun set it up for the host, restricting Rajasthan to 133

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Joshua retains world heavyweight titles

Britain’s Anthony Joshua retained his world heavyweight titles by inflicting the first stoppage defeat of Alexander Povetkin’s professional career wi

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Focus on performances: Rathore

Sports Ministers says that awards will chase athletes if they do well

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Hiccups during Asian Games rewards ceremony

The Indian Olympic Association’s maiden attempt to provide cash rewards to Asian Games medallists was not without hiccups. Some of the winners were u

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ITF Futures: Jayesh-Ovcharov duo triumphs

Jayesh Pungliya and Alexander Ovcharov of Russia won the title in the ITF Futures tournament on Sunday. It was the maiden title for the 22-year-old J

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Sethu leads Honda charge

Hyderabad youngsters Karthik and Rahil sizzle

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Five rescued at Girgaum beach during Ganesh idol immersion

Five persons were rescued from drowning during Ganesh idol immersion procession by the Mumbai fire brigade at Girgaum Chowpatty on Monday morning. Th
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Iran holds funerals for victims of terror attack in Ahvaz

At Monday’s ceremony, Revolutionary Guard’s acting commander Gen. Hossein Salami vowed revenge against the attack’s perpetrators and what he called the “triangle” of Saudi Arabia, Israel and the U.S.
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As incessant rain lash the North, Punjab puts state machinery on high alert

Amarinder Singh would be reviewing the arrangements at a meeting with senior officials later in the day.
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Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny detained again

Mr. Navalny has been the driving force behind a recent series of anti-government rallies.
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FIR lodged for disrupting gender rights event in BHU

Women students were allegedly assaulted during event to mark first anniversary of protests on campus restrictions
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SC refers PIL against female genital mutilation to Constitution Bench

The plea stated that the practice caused “permanent disfiguration to the body of a girl child.”
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What you need to know about Pakyong airport in Sikkim, India’s 100th airport

Sikkim is now part of India’s aviation map as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the State’s first airport at Pakyong on September 24. This is a
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Aza Khana e Zehra, a monument for mourners

Built by the Nizam as a symbol of love for his mother, Aza Khana e Zehra — the house of mourning — dispels religious barriers
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In a first, Hong Kong bans pro-independence political party

Mr. Lee’s announcement did not provide further details. But Hong Kong’s security bureau had previously said in a letter to the National Party’s leader, 27-year-old Andy Chan, that the party should be dissolved “in the interests of national security”.
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