The Hindu: 10/07/18

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Man wins woman’s weight in beer at wife-carrying contest

Baseball’s fall classic focuses on an American pastime. A Maine ski resort has its own fall classic based on a Finnish tradition. More than 30 teams
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U-19 Asia Cup: India triumphs in emphatic manner

The Indian colts emulated the senior squad by winning the U-19 Asia Cup, with a crushing 144-run win over Sri Lanka in the final at the Sher-e-Bangla

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Palm seeds planted along Seshanchavadi lake

A group of youths have set an example for others to emulate by planting as many as 2,000 palm seeds on the bunds of the Seshanchavadi lake near Vazha
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Re-prioritisation of Plan schemes begins

This is to achieve the 20% cut announced by the govt for rebuilding initiatives
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Fuel prices rise again, Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as U.S. Supreme Court justice, and other top stories of the day

Petrol, diesel prices on the rise again Within a day of the one-off excise duty cut and PSUs subsidising fuel, petrol and diesel prices are on the ris
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Summit for teachers on curriculum reforms

A first of its kind held in Ramanathapuram district
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Be Sure wins Army Cup

Be Sure (Nakhat Singh up) won the Army Cup, the feature event of the races held here on Sunday (Oct. 7). The winner is the property of M. A. M. Ramas

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KSRTC to outsource booking counters

As a beginning, Kudumbashree will man 24 counters from October 16
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Overbridge collapses in Sion-Panvel highway, none injured

Officials said that portion of the bridge was already broken following an accident a few years ago but it was yet to be removed.
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Official inspects rain-hit areas

‘Take precautionary measures to prevent loss of life, damage to properties’
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Pret A Manager Says a 2nd Customer Died of Allergic Reaction

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Within months of marriage, man beheads wife

Barely nine months after their wedding, a 35-year-old man allegedly beheaded his young wife in their house at Kattur on the city's outskirts in the e
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Youth Olympic Games 2018 kicks off in Buenos Aires

The opening ceremony in pictures

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Excellent and Charles Bridge shine

Excellent and Charles Bridge shone when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Oct. 7) morning.Sand track:600m: Hexahedron (Prasad), Super Icon (Al

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India follows an independent policy, says Bipin Rawat

Amid fears of U.S. sanctions over the S-400 deal with Russia, Army chief Gen. Bipin Rawat on Sunday asserted that India follows an independent policy
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Kim Jong-un, Mike Pompeo have agreed to second U.S.-North Korea summit soon: Seoul

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo agreed to arrange a second summit between the two countries as soon as possib
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Low pressure in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into depression: Met department

A well-marked low pressure has formed in the Bay of Bengal and is expected to intensify into a depression in the next 36 hours beginning 1 p.m. IST, t
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Bhaker leads Indian contingent, ‘Wild Boars’ welcomed as Youth Olympic Games opens

The opening ceremony was held on the streets of Buenos Aires

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Prithvi Shaw must tighten up his technique, say former players

Carl Hooper, Amol Muzumdar and Aakash Chopra agree that the batsman’s true test will come in Australia and England

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Petrol, diesel prices on the rise again

Petrol, which in Delhi was cut to ₹81.50 on October 5, on October 7 costs ₹81.82
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Naxalism will be eliminated from India in three years, says Rajnath Singh

Districts affected by Naxal violence in the country have come down to about 10-12 as compared to 126 some time back, says Rajnath Singh
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China Acts to Shore Up Economy Amid Weight of Trade War

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Aadhaar mandatory for those seeking treatment under Ayushman Bharat for second time

The move comes in the wake of a Supreme Court order declaring the Aadhaar scheme as constitutionally valid.
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Women prisoners, open jail inmates in Maharashtra can now make video calls to kin

A prisoner can talk to his/her family members for five minutes and is charged ₹5 for availing the service, he said.
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’Nagaland’s Gandhi’ Natwar Thakkar dies aged 86

Natwar Thakkar, a Padma Shri awardee, had founded the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram at Chuchuyimlang
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Lewis Hamilton cruises to win at Japanese GP, closes in on title

Starting from pole, the Mercedes driver was never seriously challenged and crossed the finish line 12.919 seconds ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas.

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Won J&K mediclaim policy contract after transparent process: Reliance General

The general insurance company claimed that its proposal was the most competitive, almost 35% lower than the other closest proposal.
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’Nagaland’s Gandhi’ Natwar Thakkar dies aged 86

Natwar Thakkar, a Padma Shri awardee, had founded the Nagaland Gandhi Ashram at Chuchuyimlang
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Indonesia to stop searching for quake victims on Thursday: agency

The official death toll from the Sept. 28 disaster rose to 1,763.
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Iran parliament passes measures against funding terrorism: state radio

Iran's parliament approved new measures against money laundering and funding terrorism on Sunday - changes that officials said would bring regulatio
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British editor in Dubai to serve 15 years for killing wife

Peter Manning, Jane’s brother, welcomed the ruling, saying the lesser sentence would have been a “terrible injustice.”
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Cameroon votes as separatists pose a threat; Biya win likely

President Paul Biya has held office since 1982 and vows to end the crisis. The fractured opposition has been unable to rally behind a strong challenger to the 85-year-old leader.
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Air Force Day: MiG-29 gets upgrade; gains in lethality, ferocity

The fighter plane has the capability of taking off vertically, which has “increased the IAF’s power a lot”, says Flight Lieutenant Karan Kohli
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Silent Valley a safe haven for dragonflies and damselflies

14 rare species of odonates spotted in buffer zone of Silent Valley
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Tropical Storm Michael could form late Sunday, hit the U.S. midweek

The storm, called “Potential Tropical Cyclone 14”, was about 280 miles (450 KM) south southwest of the western tip of Cuba at 2 a.m. eastern time (0600 GMT), with sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km), the National Weather Service said.
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Getting presidential waiver on S-400 might not be easy for India, say experts

Under the CAATSA, India is subject to sanctions now that it has entered into an agreement with Russia to purchase S-400 Triumf missile defence system in $5.4 billion
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Plea in SC to bring office of UP Chief Minister under Lokayukta law

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Uttar Pradesh government to amend the law to bring the office of Chief Minister
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Setback for Kerala government’s bid to end Sabarimala row

Tantri family, Pandalam palace back out of talks scheduled for Monday
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Palestinian shoots 3 Israelis in West Bank attack: Israeli media

Most countries consider settlements that Israel has built on land occupied in the 1967 Middle East war as illegal. Israel disputes this.
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3 elephants killed after hit by moving train in Sri Lanka

At least three wild elephants have been killed by a moving train in the Northeastern Sri Lanka, a railway official said on October 7. The incident ha
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China reports 2 killed in vehicle, knife attack

Such attacks are generally blamed on mental illness, alienation from society or personal disputes.
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China backs Financial Times Hong Kong editor’s visa denial

Rights groups have called the visa rejection the latest sign of Beijing’s expanding restrictions on the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
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Security stepped up ahead of local body polls in Kashmir Valley

Security forces have intensified checking and area domination as part of an elaborate plan to provide a sense of security for the smooth conduct of l
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Washington Post: Turkish officials say Saudi writer killed

Mr. Khashoggi (59), went missing while on a visit to the consulate in Istanbul for paperwork to marry his Turkish fiancee The consulate insists the writer left its premises, contradicting Turkish officials.
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Madurai residents dread flooding during monsoon

A bad road on the northern side of HMS Colony (Ward 19) leads to Janaki Nagar, a locality with no proper pathway. The area is full of rainwater puddle
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Official machinery on high alert in Salem district

The official machinery continues to remain on high alert in the entire district, as various parts experienced intermittent light showers on Saturday.W
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Widespread rain disrupts normal life in Erode district

Inflow into Bhavani Sagar reservoir increases
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Brazilians vote in tense presidential race led by right-winger

Mr. Bolsonaro, who sees himself as a Brazilian version of U.S. President Donald Trump, dismissed as “fake news” accusations that he was sexist, racist and homophobic.
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Desalination plant puts East Coast Road village between a rock and a hard place

A fishing village on East Coast Road finds itself stuck between a rock and a hard place, as development comes in the form of desalination plants; and the villagers claim the promises made to them have not been kept
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Rice mills need credit facilities for modernisation: BSY

‘They are now facing production loss owing to outdated machinery’
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Agricultural policies need to be producer-oriented, says expert

“All these years, our agricultural policies have been predominantly consumer-oriented. We need to reorient them to make them producer-oriented,” Ashok
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At least 11 dead as quake topples homes in northern Haiti

The tremor was one of the strongest to hit Haiti since a 7.0 magnitude quake struck near the capital, Port-au-Prince, in 2010, killing tens of thousands of people
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KDP meetings have been reduced to breakfast, lunch routines: Jolle

‘No officer is taking seriously the decisions taken at the meetings’
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Pompeo says hopes talks with Kim will lead to denuclearization

Pompeo, who was making his fourth visit to Pyongyang, said on Twitter on Friday he would “continue our efforts to build out a pathway for the denuclearization of [North Korea].”
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Brett Kavanaugh sworn to the U.S. Supreme Court after rancorous confirmation

The climactic 50-48 roll call capped a fight that seized conversation in the U.S. after claims emerged that he had sexually assaulted women three decades ago allegations he emphatically denied.
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3,000 students throng Port Trust

They get first-hand knowledge on how VPT handles cargo
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Maharashtra govt. takes stock of IL&FS impact on major infra projects

High Power Committee asks officials to collect data on projects that may be hit by firm’s debt burden
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Six arrested for duping 100 job seekers

Accused ran racket for over 3 years
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Anurag Kashyap, partners dissolve Phantom Films

Survivor’s account on sexual assault by Vikas Bahl follows
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3 Nigerians, taxi driver held with 300 grams of cocaine

Police team seizes drugs worth ₹16 lakh from Ballard Estate
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‘Businesses profit from well-served communities’

UNICEF head rings closing bell at stock exchange, stresses on need to invest in children, young people
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‘Money played a role in V-C appointments’

Purohit says he’s changing the system
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Two arrested for burgling cell phone shop

Held within 48 hours of crime; search on for third accused
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Online community teaches parents to ‘wear’ babies

Promotes health, lifestyle benefits of ancient practice
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‘Raising revenue through fee not a good idea for education institutions’

New TISS director Shalini Bharat speaks about the future of the institute, students’ protests and concerns, and bringing about financial stability
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Two-year-old rescued within 24 hours

Over 200 personnel from three different police commissionerates rescued a two-year-old girl, who was kidnapped from her Mumbra house, within 24 hours,
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Notes from Delhi

To understand this ancient city, learn to survive the heat first

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Careful ruffing

Both vulnerable, South deals

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Volunteering happiness

The Coimbatore chapter of Deepam, an NGO that works with children from underprivileged backgrounds, has gotten off to a good start

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Olympic swimmer Lochte reportedly seeks treatment for alcohol addiction

Drinking was a factor when Lochte was embroiled in scandal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He claimed that he and three other US swimmers were robbed after a night of revelry but Brazilian police later determined that Lochte had largely fabricated the story.

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Goa rams in three against CFC

Shoddy defending from the reigning champion proves to be its undoing

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Kaushal hits first double in Hazare Trophy

Uttarakahand opener Karn Veer Kaushal entered the record books, scoring the first double century in the Hazare Trophy, smashing 202 off 135 balls, to

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Afghanistan could be dark horse at World Cup: Munro

Munro says he is impressed with the Afghan cricketers

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Thalaivas look for a winning start

The team had lost a lot of close matches last season

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I am working on my fitness: Shamini

‘There is a need to have more power and strength to engage in rallies’

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BCCI writes back to TNCA

The BCCI has written back to the TNCA on the vexing issue of complimentary tickets for the India-West Indies T20I scheduled to be held here on Novembe

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Consolation win for Karnataka

Samarth’s 98 and his century stand with Manish prove crucial

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Irfan Pathan continues to hum

Has embraced a new tune — that of being mentor-cum-player for J & K

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Pranjala clinches title

It was the 19-year-old’s second singles crown

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Yasir targets 20 Australian scalps, series win

He holds the key for Pakistan in the two-match series

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Kuldeep thrilled with maiden five-wicket haul

Says he focused on accuracy rather than experiment too much

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Humera takes a step back, hoping to leap

In the fast moving world, it is always a rush forward. Few manage to stop, take a calculated step backward, possibly preparing for a leap.From the lan

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Siddharth takes title

Mahak Jain retained the women’s crown with an easy win over Natasha Palha

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Be Sure may make amends

:Be Sure, a failed favourite, may make amends in the Army Cup (1,800m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Sunday (Oct. 7). There will

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India's six biggest Test victories

Here we look at some of the biggest victories of India.

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Watchmyscript wins main event

Watchmyscript, ridden by Sandesh, won the Threptin Fillies’ & Mares’ Stakes (Gr.3), the feature event of Saturday’s (Oct. 6) races.The winner is

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We have to take a leaf out of India’s book, says Brathwaite

Brathwaite said debutant Prithvi Shaw’s knock was an example of how to build an innings.

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After Lord’s, went back to drawing board to sort out technical issues, says Kuldeep

Kuldeep Yadav became the first Indian chinaman bowler to pick up five wickets in an innings.

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Masterofbalantrae and Malavika catch the eye

Masterofbalantrae and Malavika caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Oct. 6).Sand track:600m: Kingston Heath (Santo

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Sir Cecil, Desert God, Snowdon, New Creation, Big Sur and Knotty Ash shine

Sir Cecil, Desert God, Snowdon, New Creation, Big Sur and Knotty Ash shone when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (Oct. 6).Inner san

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India vs West Indies: Prithvi showed he is different quality player, says Virat Kohli

Kohli also credited the pace duo of Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav for putting the opposition under pressure.

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CoA meeting: BCCI reduces its complimentary passes to half

The BCCI will take 184 hospitality passes and 420 next best category per match during the series.

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Kuldeep leads spinners’ charge in India’s rout of Windies

India defeated West Indies inside three days to win by an innings and 272 runs.

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Bridge over the River Ganga

After the new bridge is built, can the people keep the old Dufferin Bridge for themselves?

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These superwomen from Himachal Pradesh show why empowered women make for an empowered country

Bhuira's women are coping with the higher workload by creating vastly more flexible family and community structures. And they are simultaneously pushing towards modernity much faster than their neighbours.

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