The Hindu: 12/18/18

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Rama’s advice to Bharata

Family pressures lead people to take to sanyasa and this is pointed out by Rama in Bhavabhuti’s Uttara Rama Charita, said Kidambi Narayanan in a disco

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Trade body welcomes NGT order on Sterlite opening

Asks govt. to clear doubts raised by some people with experts’ help
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IL&FS assets in State up for sale

Board solicit expressions of interest for TCRIP, Karyavattom Sports Hub
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Transgenders offer prayers at Sabarimala

Row over presence of police personnel in boots on temple premises
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Major projects in store for farm sector

Agricultural clusters, honey park among schemes envisaged
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70 coconut oil brands banned

Commissioner of Food Safety Anand Singh has issued orders banning the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of 70 brands of coconut oil in the S
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Post-HC order, KSRTC schedules go haywire

Over 1,500 schedules cancelled for want of conductors
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Top news of the day: Mumbai techie returns home after release from Pakistan jail, Varun Chakravarthy top buy at IPL auction 2019, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Cyclone Phethai: Rain lashes Odisha, more in store over next 12 hours

Rainfall, coupled with squally winds, lashed several parts of Odisha on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Phethai that barrelled through coastal An
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Police stance in church cases comes under fire in HC

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday rapped the police for adopting different stances in implementing court orders with respect to disputes in the Malanka
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VAOs take to the streets

Say govt. is indifferent to their demands
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HC refers international courier service issue to DGCA

Asks civil aviation authority to file report in four weeks
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Train timings cannot be adjudicated in PIL, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said “clearly the High Court exceeded its jurisdiction” by entertaining the PIL
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Mumbai techie Hamid Nihal Ansari back in India after release from Pakistan jail

Mr. Ansari was released from a Pakistani jail six years after he was detained by intelligence agencies for entering the country illegally reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online.
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The natural solution

Bhoomika exhibition hopes to raise funds for rehabilitation of Kerala flood survivors by promoting sustainable art and eco-friendly products

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The right kick?

Only if Nissan prices the Kicks well, will it give stiff competition to the Creta

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A cook off in the ballroom!

Judges had a hard time picking the winning dishes at the Kitchen Boss contest, as participants outdid themselves in creativity, innovation and skill

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For that ride of your life: Classic Legends' modern motorcycle

Classic Legends has done a commendable job of building a modern motorcycle that retains the identity and soul of the original

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In reverse gear: what happened in 2018 classic car circuit

As 2018 ebbs away, here is a recall of developments, from equity shares in classic cars to scale-model collectors

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Watch| Indonesia's Mount Soputan erupts

On December 16, Mount Soputan in northern Sulawesi, Indonesia erupted twice, emitting thick ash and smoke. Residents have been advised to wear masks
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Four transgender pilgrims offer prayers at Sabarimala

Four transgender pilgrims, who were earlier stopped from proceeding towards the Lord Ayyappa temple, have offered prayers at the hill shrine under a
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Kamal Nath's comments on migrants triggers row

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath's comments that locals in his State remain deprived of jobs due to migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh get
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A cook off in the ballroom!

Judges had a hard time picking the winning dishes at the Kitchen Boss contest, as participants outdid themselves in creativity, innovation and skill
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Rahul Gandhi’s remark new low in public discourse: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday described Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s remark that he will not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sleep until farm loans ar
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Music season 2018: Here is a line-up of music concerts to look out for!

Here are the concerts to watch out for on December 19, 2018. Bharat Kalachar Sabha Artistes TimeSri YGP Auditorium, No. 17, Thirumalai Road, T. Nagar
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Rahul Gandhi’s remark new low in public discourse: BJP

The BJP on Tuesday described Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s remark that he will not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sleep until farm loans ar
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‘Music is a constant when I drive’

Playback singer and actor Vijay Yesudas, who drives a Jaguar now, first bought a Chevy Captiva

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Jose Mourinho leaves ManU after poor start to season

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has left the club with immediate effect following a dismal start to the season, the Premier League side announ

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IPL auction live | Teams set to finalise squads ahead of 2019 edition

Over 350 players will go under the hammer in Jaipur to fill 70 remaining slots

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Mathews, Mendis deny New Zealand with brilliant partnership; Australia level series with 146-run victory

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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Narendra Modi kicks off ₹33,000 crore metro, low-cost housing projects in Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid foundation stones for two metro lines and affordable housing projects entailing investment of over ₹33,0
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CBI bribery case: ‘Middleman’ Manoj Prasad gets bail

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted bail to Manoj Prasad, an alleged middleman arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving CBI Special Di
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Rajya Sabha disrupted for fifth day over Rafale, Cauvery

Rajya Sabha could not function for fifth consecutive day of Winter Session as the House was adjourned after heated exchanges between the BJP and Cong
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Lalrinliana Sailo elected Speaker of Mizoram Assembly

Lalrinliana Sailo of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) was on Tuesday elected as the Speaker of the Mizoram Assembly. Pro-tem speaker Lalrinawma d
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Gaurang Shah: Jazzing up the Jamdani

Designer Gaurang Shah on how he has translated his love for Jamdani saris into a fashion statement for today’s women and a sustainable model for weavers

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Bhanu Kiran gets life term in Suri's murder case

Bhanu Kiran, the prime accused in the sensational gunning down of faction leader Gangula Suryanarayana Reddy alias Maddelacheruvu Suri in 2011 in Hyde
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Kerala govt muscling employees into joining the ‘wall of women,’ claims Ramesh Chennithala

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala on Tuesday said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his cohort of civil servants were misus
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IAF airlifts 463 tonnes of load to Ladakh region in a single wave

In a demonstration of the ‘rapid airlift capability’ of the Indian Air Force (IAF) for response during times of war and natural disasters, the Wester
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HIV no bar as Jharkhand woman donates kidney to husband

A couple living with HIV have managed to put their life back on track after the wife turned donor for the man, who has been battling chronic kidney di
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ESIC Hospital fire: Maharashtra govt orders enquiry

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered enquiry into the ESIC Hospital fire as the death toll climbed to eight. Six people, in
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Watch: Rahul Gandhi targets Narendra Modi on Rafale deal

In a stinging attack on what he described as crony capitalism, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said the government has turned a blind eye to the loans
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Govt ready for any debate, Congress running from Rafale discussion: Vijay Goel

The Congress is running away from a discussion on the Rafale deal in the Parliament, Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel said on T
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Service dog gets honorary diploma from Clarkson University

Whenever Brittany Hawley went to class, her loyal service dog Griffin was there. If she needed her cell phone, Griffin would fetch it. Even when she
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Paine makes light of banter with Kohli

Australia captain Tim Paine on Tuesday played down the verbal showdowns with Virat Kohli during the second Test in Perth but insisted that he won’t s

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German police raid mosque over suspected financing of Syria fighter

German Police on Tuesday raided a mosque in Berlin whose preacher was suspected of transferring funds to an Islamist fighter in Syria for the purpos
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Service dog gets honorary diploma from Clarkson University

Whenever Brittany Hawley went to class, her loyal service dog Griffin was there. If she needed her cell phone, Griffin would fetch it. Even when she
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Afghanistan ceasefire push in focus in U.S., Taliban talks

The three-day meeting in Abu Dhabi is at least the third time that U.S. special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad has met Taliban representatives as diplomatic efforts to end the 17-year war have intensified this year.
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Winter is coming... winter is here

When it gets chilly in an otherwise not-so-cold Hyderabad, it needs a lot to stay focussed and motivated

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Of bangles and biryani

The new theme at Chicha’s is a replica of the Laad Bazar of Old city

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HOME COOKED GOODNESS

The Culture House in Girgaum is whipping up a delicious traditional Indian storm in its kitchen

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WTA confirms reforms for returning players’ rankings

A series of rule changes making it easier for women to return after pregnancy or injury was ratified by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Player

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Australia vs India 2nd Test: We never thought about spin option, says Kohli after defeat

The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by off-spinner Nathan Lyon

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Australia beats India by 146 runs in second Test, series levelled at 1-1

India crumbled in the face of Australia’s remarkable metamorphosis and crashed to a 146-run defeat in the second Test here on Tuesday, surrendering a

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AITA initiates legal battle with DD

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has initiated legal proceedings against National television broadcaster Doordarshan to ensure the coverage for

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Joshna Chinappa... 16 in the kitty, hungry for more

I feel on top of my game, says the 32-year-old

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Pro Tennis League set to begin on December 18

Country’s leading players and some former players to participate

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MOCA Off-Roaders-A march ahead

Gerrari Off-Roaders-A follow behind

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Worked on the goals at training: Sougou

Mumbai City’s leading scorer is hungry for more

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Chess: Aravindh halts Karthikeyan

Suri back in the hunt after beating Deepan

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Ranji Trophy: Mixed feelings for Vinay Kumar

After having had Gujarat on the mat for a good part of the match, coming away with just three points will no doubt hurt. But Karnataka skipper Vinay K

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Ranji Trophy: Tamil Nadu gets away with a draw

Resolute batting by Indrajith, Karthik and Vijay Shankar

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Perth Test: Heat of the moment

Heated exchanges, snide whispers often picked up by the stump microphone, the odd glare and exaggerated celebrations after the fall of a wicket, are b

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Australia vs India second Test scorecard

India all out for 140

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‘Kohli continues to be my favourite’, says Viv Richards

Great opportunity to register a series win, says the legendary West Indian

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From city to island

Artiste Adith AK on how he exchanged his urban life in Chennai for the forests of Majuli

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Gender equality at work more than 200 years off: WEF

Women may be shouting louder than ever for equal treatment and pay, but a report out on Tuesday indicates it will take centuries to achieve gender pa

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Power of tulsi

The greatness of worship with tulsi leaves is borne out by a story, said P.T. Seshadri in a discourse. A king used to worship Lord Padmanabha, the dei

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Men with school-age daughters less likely to be sexist, says study

Attitudes change towards gender roles

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Afghanistan ceasefire push in focus in U.S., Taliban talks

Won’t let Modi sleep until all farms loans are waived: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress president accuses the NDA government of indulging in crony capitalism.
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Forest Dept tranquilises wild tusker in Thadagam Valley

The Forest Department on Tuesday morning tranquillised Vinayagan, the wild elephant which has been frequently entering human habitations in Thadagam
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Lok Sabha adjourns for the day amid sloganeering on Rafale, Cauvery

Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon and later for the day on Tuesday following vociferous protests by various parties over Rafale deal, con
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Sajjan Kumar resigns from Cong primary membership, writes to Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has written to party president Rahul Gandhi submitting his resignation from the primary membership of the party, sources
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China will ‘never seek hegemony,’ Xi says in reform speech

The address credited former leader Deng Xiaoping’s market reforms with saving the country from the brink of economic collapse following the tumultuous Cultural Revolution.
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Winter is coming... winter is here

When it gets chilly in an otherwise not-so-cold Hyderabad, it needs a lot to stay focussed and motivated
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Aircel-Maxis case: Protection from arrest to Chidambaram, Karti extended till Jan 11

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended till January 11 the protection granted to former Union minister P. Chidambaram and his son from arrest in the Airce
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Of bangles and biryani

The new theme at Chicha’s is a replica of the Laad Bazar of Old city
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Parliament proceedings live | Lok Sabha adjourned after Sumitra Mahajan's attempts to bring order fail

The BJP members have been demanding an apology from Rahul Gandhi after the Supreme Court denying a probe into the Rafale deal. The AIADMK members are protesting against the proposed dam at Mekadatu in Karnataka.
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Fear of being left out haunts cyclone-affected

Lists of beneficiaries are missing: Vedaranyam residents
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In Nagapattinam district, they are schools by day and relief camps by night

Officials aware that the displaced people can’t be sent home for another month
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Disbursement of compensation under way in Thanjavur district

‘Process of depositing the amount directly to bank accounts in progress’
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More than 2,000 families get new homes

This is part of turning city slum-free
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Over 100 hectares of invasive plants removed in Mudumalai tiger reserve

Removal of Lantana camara plants will ensure food to herbivores
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Cabinet okays changes in laws to optionally share Aadhaar to get mobile phone connections, banking

Under the amendments, an Aadhaar holder can opt for offline verification through QR code and will not be required to share actual his Aadhaar number.
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Cyclone Phethai's aftermath, China marks 40 years of reform, and other news in pictures

12.30 p.m.Crop damage due to cyclone PhethaiThe Phethai cyclonic storm that crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast south of Yanam between 1.30 P.M.. and 2.
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Japan to buy more stealth jets, radar to counter China, Russia

The plans are the clearest indication yet of Japan's ambition to become a regional power as a military build-up by China and a resurgent Russia puts pressure on its U.S. ally.
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Need innovative ideas to cut healthcare costs: expert

‘Low-cost medical devices must be accessible to all’
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A smart move to weed outfake insurance agents

Transport Dept. integrates new data with its web portal to ensure transparency
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All households should get tap water by March 31: KCR

Chief Minister holds review meeting with Mission Bhagiratha engineers; only 21 villages yet to get the bulk supply
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Arogya Dhoots deployed at three city hospitals

14 of the 20 Dhoots working at Osmania General Hospital
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Morning digest: No takers for Stalin’s proposal, Pakistan to release Hamid Nihal Ansari, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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UN condemns North Korea rights violations and nuke spending

The assembly resolution noted “with concern” that over 10 million North Koreans are estimated to be undernourished and that the country has “an unacceptably high prevalence of chronic and acute malnutrition.”
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