The Hindu: 12/28/18

Friday, December 28, 2018

Push pause: In praise of slow travel

From horse riding in Iceland to foraging in the Himalayas, holidays are becoming more meaningful and mindful. Seven tastemakers inspire us to try it

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Breaking the Internet

Pick of the social media sensations of Kerala, in 2018
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New pedestrian subway at Retteri junction

More than 80% of the work, including tunnelling, has been completed
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Traffic in Kilpauk hit due to drainage work

An alternative traffic arrangement should have been put in place before taking up the exercise
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TVS Colony Main Road in Mogappair an unauthorised parking lot for heavy vehicles

Illegal parking of heavy vehicles, including tankers, along TVS Colony Main Road in Mogappair has been hindering the free movement of vehicular and pe
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Traffic signals on the blink at MRC Nagar intersection

If the number of functional signals in a city determines the traffic flow and travel time then we have a lot to improve. Here’s one more junction wher
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Running towards his goal

Seventeen-year-old Satish Kumar M is flush with the success of his performance at the Tamil Nadu School State Athletics Championship at Neyveli
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Defunct pedestrian signal on Kamarajar Salai and Dr. Besant Road intersection puts walkers at risk

The pedestrian signal installed at the intersections of Kamarajar Salai and Dr. Besant Road have been non-functional for some time now. Nobody knows e
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Lack of illumination on Kamarajar Salai poses a threat to motorists

Lack of illumination on Kamarajar Salai, starting from Ice House till the intersection of Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, is posing a challenge to road users
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‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is my life’s best work, says Anupam Kher

The film is a 100% accurate depiction of Manmohan Singh, says the actor
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‘Bring your recyclable trash’

One of the highlights of the 2019 edition of ‘ECR Street Festival’ is a waste collection drive
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Officials inspect work on micro-compost yards

Construction of 20 units under way; plans to construct 19 more in the pipeline
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A Week, a Month, a Year

August 2018 showed us how we met disaster and how we successfully faced and rebuilt our lives, says Mohammed Y Safirulla

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The Rainbow year

Post the historic SC Verdict of 2018, it is now imperative to educate the public about the complexities involved in living out queer lives in our societies, says Shivaji K Panikker

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The business of slow

How to cut through the clutter and jargon of ‘slow’ marketing and find authenticity in products and experiences

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Gopika Nandan, the youngest female Super Randonneur in India

She is all set to become the first female Ironman from Kerala

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Running towards his goal

Seventeen-year-old Satish Kumar M is flush with the success of his performance at the Tamil Nadu School State Athletics Championship at Neyveli

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Have you run a marathon yet?

Run for glory, run for fun, run for health or for no reason at all. The Madurai Marathon is back, with the third edition promising to be much bigger

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Gopika Nandan, the youngest female Super Randonneur in India

She is all set to become the first female Ironman from Kerala
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A motorcycle invasion

Pedestrians demand bollards on Taluk Office Road
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MES Road residents meet Collector

Besides restoration of Nalla Eri in East Tambaram, they have sought creation of a park in the lake area
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A pedestrian subway on the way in Tambaram

Constructed at a cost of ₹3.85 crore, the facility will connect East and West Tambaram
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Road-users lose space to unauthorised parking of vehicles on Arunachalam Road

For many months now, the 60-feet-wide Arunachalam Road in Saligramam has been resembling a narrow pathway due to illegal parking of private vehicles,
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In need of a revamp

Despite a fatal accident one month ago, old issues persist at the T. Nagar bus terminus
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Can’t we extend our wishes for a film: Rathore on ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’

The trailer shows Mr. Singh as a victim of the Congress’s internal politics ahead of the 2014 general elections
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Cabinet approves Gaganyaan project

Three Indians to be sent to space for at least seven days
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Sunday special

A humble eatery in Inam Kulathur village has made its name selling mutton biryani for several decades

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Packing for the holidays, ethically

Skip seasonal trends and opt for outfits that will be considered stylish even a decade down the line

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Detox and seek solace

If 2018 has taught us anything, it is to focus on ourselves. Industry experts reveal getaways to help you recharge

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BJP allies with NCP to seize power in Ahmednagar local polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) joined hands on Thursday to capture the Mayoral post in Ahmednagar. Earlier
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Have you run a marathon yet?

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No ban on ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’: Madhya Pradesh govt

The Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh on Friday said it has not banned the film The Accidental Prime Minister, in which Anupam Kher plays the
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Slow design for interiors

Natural colours, subtle materials and local products underline a slow design aesthetic, says Ravi Vazirani

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Prepared for Jammu and Kashmir polls at any time, says Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh told the Lok Sabha on Friday that the government was prepared for elections in Jammu and Kashmir at any time. He ad
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Second life: Environment-friendly accent pieces

When discarded saris become luxe carpets and waste paper is fashioned into furniture

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More of less

Borrow and lend everything from umbrellas and winter coats to antique chests of drawers as part of The Minimalists of Delhi

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Designed for change

Slow fashion curator Nivi Murthy on why it is more than just a trend to follow

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Locked out of the jungle

How national parks and sanctuaries are approaching conservation by following a low-footfall, high-revenue model that is keeping out the common man

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Foreign journalists violating Indian laws liable to be punished: MHA

All foreigners have to respect Indian law and those found in violation are liable to be punished but that does not mean they are blacklisted forever,
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Narendra Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart

The PM and Lotay Tshering had a ‘warm exchange of views’ on important aspects of the bilateral relationship
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Congress Foundation Day observed at party headquarters in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi acknowledged the selfless service and contribution of Congress workers
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The latest word

Improve your vocabulary with this handy guide to the 2018 lexicon

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Slow is a four-letter word

In this age of intense self-obsession, everything is quick-fix: fame, artistry, even outrage

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Cooking off the clock

2018 might be the year of the InstaPot and meals in minutes. But four foodpreneurs make a case for taking time with your food

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‘Accidental Prime Minister’ is BJP’s propaganda against our party: Congress leaders

The BJP described the film trailer as a ‘riveting tale of how a family held the country to ransom for 10 long years’
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Foreign journalists violating Indian laws liable to be punished: MHA

All foreigners have to respect Indian law and those found in violation are liable to be punished but that does not mean they are blacklisted forever,
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Narendra Modi holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart

The PM and Lotay Tshering had a ‘warm exchange of views’ on important aspects of the bilateral relationship
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Congress Foundation Day observed at party headquarters in Delhi

Rahul Gandhi acknowledged the selfless service and contribution of Congress workers
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CPEC has no military dimensions: Pakistan

A US media report alleged that China has hatched a secret plan to build fighter jets and other military hardware in Pakistan as part of the $60 billion project.
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Watch: Mount Etna eruption causes earthquake in Sicily

An earthquake triggered by Mount Etna’s eruption jolted eastern Sicily, injuring at least 10 people, damaging churches and houses on the volcano’s slo
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Mystery hacker steals data on 1,000 North Korean defectors in South

Defectors, most of whom risked their lives to flee poverty and political oppression, are a source of shame for North Korea. Its state media often denounces them as “human scum” and accuses South Korean spies of kidnapping some of them.
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Militant shot dead by security forces in Pulwama district of J&K

He has been identified as Ishfaq Yousuf Wani, a resident of Qoil area of Pulwama.
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Melbourne Test: Bumrah takes six, Australia bundled out for 151

India take a massive 292 runs lead over Australia, decide to bat on

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Australia vs India third Test scorecard

Australia were in trouble in the morning session in reply to India's 443 for 7

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Euro league: Hazard hits Chelsea hundred

Inter beats Napoli amidst racist chanting against Koulibaly

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PBL-4: North-Eastern Warriors drub Mumbai Rockets

Rituparna Das wins the crucial trump match

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Aim is to improve performances: Ashwini

‘Partnership and understanding with Sikki Reddy growing’

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Pro Kabaddi: Bengaluru Bulls finishes on top of the Zone B league

Bengaluru Bulls secured the top slot in Zone B downing Jaipur Pink Panthers 40-32 on the concluding day of the wild-card round of the zonal league, at

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Arjun Kadhe gets Tata Open wildcard

Pune’s Arjun Kadhe has been awarded the third wildcard by the organisers of the ATP 250 Tata Open Maharashtra. Kadhe had beaten India No. 2 Ramkumar i

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Another feather in Pujara’s cap; Kohli dares Aussies

Rohit and Pant chip in; Bumrah gives hosts a taste of things to come

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Starc under the scanner

Jones says the Aussie paceman can be ‘quietly aggressive’

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The pitch has started playing tricks: Pujara

Not a traditional Australian wicket, says opener Finch

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Boult rips through Sri Lanka in Christchurch

Trent Boult needed just 15 balls to change the complexion of the second test against Sri Lanka on Thursday when the New Zealand seamer took six wicket

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National selection trials: shooter Heena keeps raising the bar

Anjum Moudgil impresses in women’s rifle 3-position

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Meghalaya miners rescue: additional NDRF team rushed to spot

The Central government on Friday rushed an additional National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Meghalaya to assist the State in evacuating 15
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CPEC has no military dimensions: Pakistan

Watch: Mount Etna eruption causes earthquake in Sicily

Mystery hacker steals data on 1,000 North Korean defectors in South

Militant shot dead by security forces in Pulwama district of J&K

He has been identified as Ishfaq Yousuf Wani, a resident of Qoil area of Pulwama.
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Poll-bound Bangladesh shuts down high speed internet services, restores it 10 hours later

Bangladesh is going to polls on Sunday. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the 71-year-old daughter of the country’s founding leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, is seeking re-election for a record fourth term.
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‘All lives matter’: Indonesia saves tsunami-stranded turtles

It took four staff to haul the endangered creature back to sea, just the latest in a string of turtle rescues along the country’s devastated coast.
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Parliament proceedings live | Lok Sabha adopts resolution to impose President’s rule in J&K

A day after the Lok Sabha passed the triple talaq Bill, both Houses reconvene to grant private Members a chance to introduce legislation.
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Furious Iraqi lawmakers demand U.S. troop withdrawal

“Arrogant” and “a violation of national sovereignty” were but a few examples of the disapproval emanating from Baghdad following Mr. Trump’s meeting on Wednesday with U.S. servicemen and women at the al-Asad Airbase.
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