The Hindu: 11/09/18

Friday, November 9, 2018

Do you hear the snakebird’s distress call?

The IUCN Red List puts the oriental darter in the “near-threatened” category. Habitat loss, which includes loss of feeding grounds, is said to be the main cause. It’s time to ask ourselves if we are contributing to this situation
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RLSP needs more than three seats: Upendra Kushwaha

Amid confusion over seat sharing among NDA alliance partners in Bihar, Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP) president Upendra Kushwaha on Friday said hi
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The art in the Kanjivaram

Kanakavalli’s Vanam Singaram colouring book is an attempt to show people that there’s so more to a Kanjivaram sari than just the silk

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Lessons from school

Ahead of Children’s Day, we speak to experts on how traditional education can adapt itself to a changing scenario

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No longer buried alive!

A city-based biker group enabled women to come out in the open about their experiences of sexual harassment that had traumatised them into silence for so many years

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Raising good citizens

Abhyudaya has found a simple and effective way of generating funds to educate destitute children

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Open letter to Sidhu Annachi

An open letter to the erstwhile cricketer and full-time commentator

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Social media star James Breakwell on being a ‘bare minimum parent’

Twitter’s funniest dad, James Breakwell, has been regaling audiences since 2012 with his tweets about his four daughters. His account (@XplodingUnicor

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Madras HC extends status quo on DVAC inquiry against Stalin, Durai Murugan

The Madras High Court on Friday extended till November 20 an order of status quo on a Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) inquiry init
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The art in the Kanjivaram

Kanakavalli’s Vanam Singaram colouring book is an attempt to show people that there’s so more to a Kanjivaram sari than just the silk
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Tech C.E.O.s Are in Love With Their Principal Doomsayer

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A Year After #MeToo, Hollywood’s Got a Malaise Money Can’t Cure

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Yangon in a glass

Mandalay Rum and the bark of the local Thanaka tree make an appearance, as we explore the bars in the city

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The smells of Christmas

Hotel Novotel kick-starts Christmas celebrations with a cake mixing ceremony

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‘Bharat Bistro’ review: Almost as good as home

Bharat Bistro impresses with its wide variety of Indian cuisine, traditional enough to make you nostalgic, inventive enough to experiment with Anglo-Indian fusion

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Breaking it down: Hasan Minhaj

Ending 2018 with his highest note so far, the Indian American comedian hopes to reinvent the late night talk show with the Patriot Act

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Tarun Tahiliani on Ahilia Homes and his house of glass

Soundproof glass, Goan courtyards and trompe l’oeil meld to reflect the fashion designer’s philosophy of India Modern

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Violations rampant at an intersection opposite GH

Lane violations are rife in the city. Some lead to freak accidents and a few are a near-miss. On Monday, a cab driver taking a u-turn at the intersect
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Risk quotient up on Fifth Avenue Main Road in Anna Nagar

Without NOC from Metrowater, Corporation is unable to re-lay the road
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Dhandeeshwaram residents irked by trash management

They say garbage is cleared only once in four days
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Sastri Nagar bus shelter goes ‘missing’

It was an overnight operation that left commuters stunned in the morning
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‘A park with boat house at Pallikaranai Marsh being considered’

A park with a walker’s pathway and a boat house at Pallikaranai is set to be under consideration by the Environment Department, says State Environment
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More primates at Vandalur zoo

The additions include a squirrel monkey, a red-handed tamarin and a tufted capuchin monkey
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‘Put an end to pig menace’

In Hasthinapuram, a pack of pigs roam free in the evening, feeding on garbage piles in vacant plots
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Congress supports urban Maoists: Modi

The Prime Minister said he will not rest till he fulfils late Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dreams for a prosperous Chhattisgarh
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Plea to fix a pothole problem at Mahalakshmi Nagar intersection

Motorists complain that the battered stretch takes a toll on vehicles
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‘Remove barricades near Urapakkam bus stop’

They seem to force a few MTC drivers to skip the stopover and halt their buses on GST Road
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Telephone exchange case: Madras HC orders reframing of charges against Maran brothers

The CBI had charged the Maran brothers and five others of illegally obtaining more than 760 telephone connections when Dayanidhi Maran was the Union Telecom Minister.
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A sigh of relief in Pallavaram

After a few setbacks, the restoration of Nemilichery lake is nearing completion
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Restoration work begins at Ramapuram lake

Residents federation want the waterbody to be protected with a fence
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101 bird species identified at Pallikaranai Marsh

The Pallikaranai marsh, which includes the Perumbakkam wetland, is home to two striking ducks — the spot-billed duck and the fulvous whistling duck. A
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Rush-hour drive endless for motorists on Mangadu–Kundrathrur Main Road

Dur to the tardy progress culvert, rush-hour drive along the Mangadu – Kundrathrur Main Road feels like eternity. For a huge number of Metropolitan Tr
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PCB chief wants ICC to pursue India on bilateral playing ties

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani wants the ICC to help restore his country’s bilateral playing ties with India, saying that it is

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Room to Breathe opens at London’s Migration Museum

With objects and recollections, the latest exhibition at this London museum attempts to humanise the movement of people at a turbulent time in Britain’s relationship with migrants

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He’s got that tune

Trip-hop troupe Chinese Man’s Zé Mateo comes to drop some memorable bass in Hyderabad
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No snap election, no referendum to end political crisis in Sri Lanka: President’s aide

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has decided that there will be no snap elections or a national referendum to end the current political and
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Neither men nor women should be allowed in Sabarimala: K.R. Meera

The award-winning feminist says she stands on the shoulders of all the women writers who came before her

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All set to race

The intensely challenging and entertaining F1H2O World Championship is set to make a splash in Amaravati from November 16

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All set to race

The intensely challenging and entertaining F1H2O World Championship is set to make a splash in Amaravati from November 16
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Army inducts new artillery guns after three decades

The M777 Ultra-Light Howitzer from the US and K9 Vajra-T tracked self-propelled artillery gun from South Korea were formally inducted into service by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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Russia hosts meeting on Afghanistan

Opening Friday’s meeting, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov voiced hope it could help pave the way for peace talks.
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Will go to court to stay disqualification: K.M. Shaji

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader K.M. Shaji said that he will approach the apex court to stay the High Court's order on Friday disqualifying
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Kerala HC disqualifies IUML MLA

The Kerala High Court on Friday disqualified an Indian Union Muslim League MLA on a plea claiming that he used religion to win the Assembly polls in
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Encounter rages in Pulwama's Tral

Security forces on Friday surrounded a group of hiding militants in Pulwama's Tral, triggering an encounter. A police official said an exchange of fir
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2,714 people killed in 409 US drone attacks in Pakistan since January 2004: report

Pakistan opposes drone strikes, saying they violate its sovereignty.
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Did White House Press Secretary post a doctored video on Twitter?

Her video is similar to the one posted by alt-right vlogger Paul Joseph Watson.
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One critical after multiple stabbing 'incident' in Melbourne

Local media showed footage of a large man slashing wildly at police officers before being shot.
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Afghan official: Taliban attacks kill 10 troops, 7 policemen

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid claimed responsibility for that attack.
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Video appears to have been doctored, says expert

A video distributed by the Trump administration to support its argument for banning CNN reporter Jim Acosta from the White House appears to have been
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US, China holding security talks amid trade tensions

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will meet with their counterparts Yang Jiechi and Wei Fenghe at the State Department.
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Modi, Rahul in south Chattisgarh

On the penultimate day of campaigning, before the first phase of polling, both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi will
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CBI feud: CVC records Alok Verma’s statement

The ousted CBI chief has denied all the charges made against him by his deputy Rakesh Asthana
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Goods train catches fire near Dahanu Road, several trains cancelled

Fire on a goods train gutted down two coaches on Thursday night near Dahanu Road, leading to several trains being cancelled and services affected on F
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US immigration officials aim to restrict asylum at border

The move was spurred in part by caravans of Central American migrants slowly moving north on foot, but will apply to anyone caught crossing illegally, officials said.
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Indonesian officer shoots armed militant to stop his attack

Police are a frequent target of attacks by militants in Muslim-majority Indonesia, who see them as representing the power of the secular government that they want replaced by an Islamic state.
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Actor Vijay’s fans booked for unauthorised hoardings of ‘Sarkar’ in Tiruchi

The hoardings and banners put up Vijay fans caused disturbance to traffic, says police
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Ethiopia says mass grave with 200 bodies uncovered in strife-torn region

Abdi Mohammed Omer was forced to resign on Aug. 6 and was arrested weeks later after violence broke out in the provincial capital, Jijiga.
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‘Sarkar' controversies: mala fide intention behind film, says D. Jayakumar

Criticising Vijay-starrer Sarkar for hurting the sentiments of people, Fisheries Minister D. Jayakumar indicated that legal action would be initiated
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Rajinikanth hits out at AIADMK for protests against Vijay-starrer ‘Sarkar’

The ruling party was up in arms against the film with senior Ministers demanding deletion of the contentious scenes, besides threatening to initiate legal action.
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Imelda Marcos convicted of graft, court orders her arrest

The court disqualified Marcos from holding public office but she can remain a member of the powerful House of Representatives while appealing the decision.
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US Vice President Pence to meet PM Modi next week: White House

Mr. Pence will travel to Japan, Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea between November 11 and 18 to attend the US-ASEAN Summit and the East Asia Summit in Singapore as well as the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings in Papua New Guinea
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BBC launches fake news fight-back with global campaign

The Beyond Fake News project, which officially launches on Monday, will include panel debates in India and Kenya, hackathons exploring tech solutions, and a special season of programming across the BBC’s networks in India, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the US and Central America.
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