The Hindu: 12/31/18

Monday, December 31, 2018

Simon Britto passes away

CPI(M) leader and former MLA Simon Britto passed away in Thrissur on Monday. He was 64. Mr. Britto was admitted to a private hospital after he complai
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First-ever list of forward castes to be released soon

83 Hindu and 20 Christian castes on the draft list
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Rex Theatre, Bengaluru's iconic single-screen cinema, bids farewell

After more than 70 years, the iconic single-screen Rex Theatre on Brigade Road will run its last film on December 31. It will make way for a mall with
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2018 at the polling booth

Here's a quick look at some of the key elections.
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Tiruvarur bypoll on January 28

The bypoll for Tiruvarur was necessitated by the death of late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on August 7 this year.
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LDF gears up for women’s wall on New Year’s day

Claims that 31 lakh women will participate
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Lok Sabha Speaker’s New Year message to members: Please don’t enter the well of the House

On the eve of new year, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday urged all members in the House not to enter the Well from next year and work accor
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In his Subhasita Nivi, Vedanta Desika says that among virtuous men the jnani is the best. Such a jnani is a mahapurusha — the greatest among the great

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Big Brave obliges in feature

Laxman Singh-trained Big Brave (Suraj Narredu astride) won the G.V. Rao Memorial Cup (2,000m), the main event of the races held here on Monday. The w

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MoUs worth ₹ 504.21 crore signed

For investments under MSME sector in Thoothukudi district
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Sydney kicks off global 2019 parties with dazzling spectacle

The party atmosphere will sweep across major cities in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas as the clock ticks past midnight.
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Top news of the day: Govt, opposition clash in Rajya Sabha over triple talaq Bill; LPG prices reduced, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Simon Britto passes away

CPI(M) leader and former MLA Simon Britto passed away in Thrissur on Monday. He was 64. Mr. Britto was admitted to a private hospital after he complai
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First-ever list of forward castes to be released soon

83 Hindu and 20 Christian castes on the draft list
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Rex Theatre, Bengaluru's iconic single-screen cinema, bids farewell

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2018 at the polling booth

2018 saw many political upheavals all over the world. In India, eight States got new governments. Egypt held a democratic ‘only in name’ election, as
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Tiruvarur bypoll on January 28

The bypoll for Tiruvarur was necessitated by the death of late DMK leader and former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi on August 7 this year.
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LDF gears up for women’s wall on New Year’s day

Claims that 31 lakh women will participate
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Lok Sabha Speaker’s New Year message to members: Please don’t enter the well of the House

On the eve of new year, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Monday urged all members in the House not to enter the Well from next year and work accor
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Chennai to experience rural life again

Sip goli soda, ride a bullock cart, and munch on Kovilpatti kadalai mittai at the second edition of Village Ticket

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Airport gets all of 601 acres required for expansion

ThoothukudiThe district administration handed over 190 acres of land out of a total of 601 acres needed for the expansion of the Thoothukudi Airport o
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From ‘2.0’ to ‘Petta’: Meet Kollywood stars in miniatures

Are you looking to gift your loved ones something different this New Year? Check out iKix My3D’s miniature models of Tamil cinema actors

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Govt for utilising RBI reserves to accelarate poverty alleviation programmes, Arun Jaitley tells in Lok Sabha

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the government was not seeking Reserve Bank surplus to meet fiscal deficit but to utilise them for accel
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Shock for masses if Ram temple is not built under Modi-Yogi governments: Uma Bharti

Shock for masses if Ram temple not built under Modi-Yogi: Uma Bharti Bhopal, Dec 30 (PTI) Union minister Uma Bharti Sunday said people would be “surpr
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams to square off at Hopman Cup

The Hopman Cup might have saved its best for last as excitement builds for the most anticipated tennis match involving a man and woman since the “Batt

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Mr Handsome, Orenda and Smile Stone impress

Mr Handsome, Orenda and Smile Stone impressed when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (Dec. 31)Inner sand:1200m: Aishah (Chetan K) 1-25

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2018's top food searches on Google

What kinds of food interested the public at large in 2018? Here are some of 2018's top food searches on Google.

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Youth killed as SUV falls into gorge

KodaikanalA tourist from Kerala was killed and six others were injured when a sports utility vehicle in which they were proceeding to Kodaikanal fell
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Nashik court acquits prime accused in multi-crore fake stamp paper scam

A special court in Nashik acquitted seven persons including deceased counterfeiter and prime accused, Abdul Ladsab Telgi alias Kareem Lala, in the mu
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2018 sees citizen campaign victories in Bengaluru

For citizens of the city, if their collective voice made an impact in halting the steel flyover proposals in 2017, the past year has seen them continu
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Majestic Warrior and Iron Age please

Majestic Warrior and Iron Age pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday (Dec. 31) morning.Inner sand:600m: Double Nine (Chouhan) 37. Moved

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Sri Lanka cricket rated most corrupt by ICC, says Minister

The ICC anti-corruption unit has regularly investigated cases in the island nation.

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Meghalaya man charged with killing, eating monkey

The police in Meghalaya’s West Garo Hills district arrested one Sengkud Sangma for killing, cooking and eating a rhesus macaque – a protected primate
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Kick-start 2019 with these trips to historical sites

Explore monuments and temples of Mamallapuram and Kanchipuram, archaeologists in tow

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‘I’ve come into my own,’ reflects designer Asmita Marwa

Having won ‘Trendsetter in Fashion’ at the South Indian Fashion Awards 2018 in Chennai, Hyderabad-based sustainability savant Asmita Marwa is gearing up for a productive 2019

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Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza registers landslide win in general elections

Mortaza becomes the first active cricketer in the country to be elected as a lawmaker.
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Top 10 tweets from The Hindu in 2018

Crucial elections, devastating floods, high-profile weddings, unexpected demise of beloved public figures - 2018 was truly a rollercoaster ride on Twitter
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New Year's eve: All flyovers in Chennai will be closed

All flyovers in Chennai city will be closed to prevent revellers from indulging in bike races on new year’s eve. Anti-bike racing committees have bee
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ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli, Kagiso Rabada end 2018 on top spots

New Zealand fast bowlers have a lot to cheer about following their record 423-run win over Sri Lanka in Christchurch.

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Smriti Mandhana wins ICC ‘Women’s Cricketer’ and ‘ODI Player of the year’ awards

Mandhana is currently ranked fourth in the ODI rankings and 10th in the rankings for T20Is, the ICC said in a statement.

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to talk to Church factions

State loath to use police force in places of worship.
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CCTV footage shows men transporting ‘Khashoggi body parts’

A Turkish television station has broadcast CCTV footage showing men carrying cases and bags which the channel claims contained slain Saudi journalist
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Senator Graham says Trump slowing down planned withdrawal from Syria

“I think we’re in a pause situation,” the South Carolina Republican said outside the White House after lunch with the President.
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Russia detains American in Moscow over suspected spying

Russia's domestic security service (FSB) said on Monday that it had detained an American citizen suspected of spying in Moscow.The FSB, which said the
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Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal, says A K Antony

Former Defence Minister and senior Congress leader A K Antony on Monday accused the BJP and the government of “manufacturing” lies in the AgustaWestla
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Sajjan Kumar surrenders in court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Delhi High Court on December 17 convicted and sentenced Mr. Kumar to life imprisonment for the “remainder of his natural life”.
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‘I’ve come into my own,’ reflects designer Asmita Marwa

Sacked Macron bodyguard defends use of diplomatic passports

Emmanuel Macron’s former security aide, who was sacked this summer after his violent conduct fuelled a political scandal, acknowledged on Sunday he w
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Harmanpreet named ICC World T20 team captain, Mandhana and Poonam in T20 and ODI teams

Harmanpreet has been rewarded for spearheading India to the semifinals of the ICC Women’s World T20 2018 in the West Indies in November

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Indian Navy and NDRF start operation to rescue trapped miners in Meghalaya

The miners are trapped in a 370-feet-deep illegal coal mine in Ksan area of Lumthari village in Meghalaya since December 13.
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How a Chennai vegetarian restaurant is making even meat eaters drool

Meet restaurateur Tarun Mahadevan, whose vegetarian, pan-Asian restaurant Eastern Wedge has made fans out of even steady meat eaters

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Remembering Geeta S Iyengar, an inspirational yoga teacher

I started my journey into yoga with medical problems: three slipped discs and immense pain, which had an effect on my body and mind. Soon, I got a hom

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Essential oils to soothe your dry winter skin

This winter, steer clear of chemical-laden creams and lotions for your skin, and look towards oils

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TNA will gain political mileage out of its support to shaky govt: Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka’s main Tamil party demands devolution of powers in the new Constitution to resolve ethnic issues.
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Philippine storm death toll surges to 68

Many people failed to take necessary precautions because Usman was not strong enough to be rated as a typhoon under the government’s storm alert system, Mr. Yucot said.
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The most-read articles on The Hindu in 2018

From a nail-biting government formation and south India's #MeToo movement, to a holiday that wasn't... here is a list of the stories that were among the most read on www.thehindu.com this year:
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Army foils BAT action from Pakistan, kills two intruders in Baramulla

The intruders attempted to move by exploiting the thick jungles close to the LoC
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Journalists to lead New Year Eve celebrations at New York’s Times Square

The moment — seen by billions around the world — officially begins the 60-second countdown to the New Year.
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Sudhir Bhargava named new Chief Information Commissioner, govt. appoints four information commissioners

The only woman in the CIC will be ex-IRS officer Vanaja N. Sarna
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Parliament live | Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha to reconvene at 2 pm

The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 was passed in the LS after a heated debate
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Court extends detention for Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn by 10 days

It is unclear when Mr. Ghosn may be released on bail
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Hopman Cup, Sajjan Kumar set to surrender, and other news in pictures

10.00 a.m. Federer at Hopman CupAt the Hopman Cup in Perth, Roger Federer breezed past Cameron Norrie of Great Britain 6-1 6-1. On Tuesday, Federer an
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With just a day to go, questions remain over powers, penalty

Detailed communication on enforcement of plastic ban expected: civic chief
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Installation of underground cable from Chhattisgarh to TN not possible: Minister

The demand of a section of farmers for installation of underground cable lines for the transmission of power from Chhattisgarh to Tamil Nadu was not
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Over 2,300 MSMEs sign MoU with State Government

To invest ₹ 2,838 crore as part of the Global Investors’ Meet
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Salem woman alleges she received HIV infected blood

Allegation found to be cent percent false: Health Dept.
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Ban on commercial fishing in lake from New Year

It will help protect the ecosystem of Singanallur Lake: Minister
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Forest Dept., farmers express concern over elephant herd in Thadagam

With the alpha male elephant Vinayagan translocated from Thadagam valley on December 18, the next big tusker Chinna Thambi is less frequenting the vil
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CPI (M) functionary Jothiram dead

Former Madurai urban district unit secretary of Communist Party of India (Marxist), R. Jothiram, passed away here on Sunday.He was 61. He is survived
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Disruption in metro services to continue on New Year’s Eve

Indiranagar-M.G. Road train traffic was slated to resume today but will be restored only tomorrow; rest of Purple Line and Green Line to be open till 2 a.m. on January 1
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PMK to align with ‘like-minded parties’ for polls

Anbumani accuses Congress and BJP of having taken the same stand on issues concerning Tamil Nadu
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Jayalalithaa: Health Secretary denies allegations

‘Decision on taking Jaya abroad was purely medical’
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Morning digest: Sheikh Hasina wins Bangladesh election, Triple Talaq bill could face stiff resistance in Rajya Sabha, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Visit to Akshaya Patra kitchen

About 500 aspiring entrepreneurs from different parts of the country, who are part of the Jagriti Yatra, on Sunday visited the kitchen of Akshaya Patr
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Coast Guard show leaves spectators spellbound

Operation demo marks the 42nd raising day of ICG
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Police worry over spurt in crime against women in city

Property offences, road accidents, cybercrimes see decline
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Homemakers can now be hobbyists

‘Gruhini Kala’ to offer free training in fine arts
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Bangladesh’s Hasina wins election by landslide; Opposition demands new vote

'We are demanding that a fresh election is held under a neutral government as early as possible,' says Kamal Hossain
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Hotels yet to comply with waste treatment directive

Vadakara municipality to ask those defying orders to shut units down
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Master plan on tourist amenities on the anvil

It will focus on tourism promotion with the support of local community
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A chequered year for emerging metropolis

The year 2018 was eventful for the Kochi region, with some unsavoury developments causing public outcry, some shocking occurrences, a few notable milestones and a rare show of togetherness when nature unleashed its fury. Here’s a recap of the major happenings:
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