The Hindu: 01/18/19

Friday, January 18, 2019

How the Kerala floods unearthed a site filled with ancient terracotta figures

Once put together, the pieces will hopefully become characters in a historical epic of Aranmula

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A man of many words

Self-taught artist S R Srinivasan has an unusual technique to showcase sacred texts

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Avian dwellers of the arid land

Students of Lady Doak College along with Iragukal birding group have recorded over 120 species of birds in Ramanathapuram district as part of Pongal Bird Count

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Floating the amphibious technology

Translational engineer and entrepreneur Nanma Gireesh is working on a unique amphibious project

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The freedom fabric

While Khadi is the undisputed metaphor of our freedom movement and self sustenance, it has a larger message. The exhibition Meanings, Metaphors...explores its relevance and seeks a feedback about it from the people of Coimbatore

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Have you tried the MLA potlam biryani in Visakhapatnam?

A meal at The Spicy Venue made up of MLA potlam biryani and an apricot delite augers well for the restaurant

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The Mighty Museums

A submarine and an aircraft draw in record crowds as they flock to see the war veterans

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Rajinikanth’s political plunge: R.M. Veerappan doubts whether the superstar could manage a stable party

Mr. Rajinikanth had acted in six films produced by the former Minister.
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Floating the amphibious technology

Translational engineer and entrepreneur Nanma Gireesh is working on a unique amphibious project
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Faisal Razi to launch his music band

The singer-composer to launch ‘Faisal Razi Live’ next week
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Two grenade attacks in Kashmir

Suspected militants triggered two grenade explosions in Kashmir's Srinagar and Shopian districts on Friday afternoon. There were no reports of any ca
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Gavaskar questions no prize money to Team India after ODI triumph

India beat Australia 2-1 for their maiden bilateral ODI series triumph Down Under.

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Malaysia Masters: Saina tames Okuhara to enter semifinals

Saina has defeated Marin five times and has lost to the Spaniard as many times in the last 10 meetings.

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Rohith Vemula death’s anniversary held amid tight security

For the first time in three years, mother and brother allowed inside UoH campus
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The freedom fabric

Tushara Nambiar’s solo act in ‘Kara’

Prashanth Narayanan’s play, which explores issues faced by women, will be staged at Ganesham on Saturday
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A healthy extension

Now, the Urban Primary Health Centre in Mogappair will function up to 8 p.m. every day, except on Sunday
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Flex board poses a threat to our safety: motorists

It has been installed on Surapet Main Road to raise awareness about road safety
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MTC drivers want some roads to be made one-way

MTC drivers seek conversion of a two-way traffic arrangement into one-way, at key routes Mogappair. They say it takes more than an hour to reach the t
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After two years, the switchfrom manual to digital

Traffic signals make a comeback at busy junctions on Second Avenue Main Road
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Safety takes a backseat

Poor traffic regulation has made this intersection near Brodies Castle Road risky
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From bystanders to volunteers

A few residents of Old Mahabalipuram Road have started planning the restoration of a lake in their neighbourhood. One of them says the spark for the initiative came from an educational session organised by The Hindu Friends of Chennai
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India aims ‘Top 50’ rank next year in ease of doing business: Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said India is aiming at being in the list of top 50 countries next year in the ‘ease of doing business’ category.
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Aus vs Ind: Dhoni, Jadhav take India to historic ODI series victory

This is the first time that India is winning a bilateral ODI series in Australia.

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‘Ensure buses halt at Thambu Chetty Street stopover’

Only a few drivers stop, that too on the space earmarked for installation of a median
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Triplicane hit by tardy pace of drain work

Delay in removing encroachments and continuous flow of traffic slow down construction
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Ranji Trophy: Karnataka beats Rajsthan by 6 wickets, enters semifinals

Karnataka will now meet either Saurashtra or Uttar Pardesh in the semifinals.

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Mizoram dry day extension: Liquor dealers take government to court

Liquor dealers in Mizoram have taken Zoramthanga’s Mizo National Front (MNF) government for losses caused by extension of dry days initially meant fo
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Government school in Nemam gets better facilities

Residents, district education officials and a private company come together for a renovation exercise
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AAP rules out alliance with Congress in Lok Sabha elections, to contest in Delhi, Punjab and Haryana

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday said it will not go for an alliance with the Congress in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, accusing the Grand Old
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THE SEVEN-DAY PLUMB LINE

Geeta Padmanabhan visits vendors and shopkeepers at Elliot’s Beach a week before the ban on single-use plastic items came into effect, and then revisits them a week after. Here, she is presenting the contrast she found
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Tell-tale signs of deterioration

There are cracks on the walls of a bridge at Senneer Kuppam in Poonamallee
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Going beyond brews

Xoox Brewmill is rather inconspicuous on the bustling Koramangala main road. Inside, the variety of seating options take us by surprise. It is roomy a

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How to track radiation pollution

Think twice before plugging in that new smart home appliance or microwaving your food in a plastic bowl — the radiation pollution may be more than what you bargained for

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Lack of safety mechanisms increases risk at Ashok Nagar intersection

Due to the lack of proper traffic regulatory mechanisms, minor accidents have been occurring at the ‘right’ turn of the intersection of Anna Main Road
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Safety still a concern after Ekkatuthangal causeway demolition

The river bunds have no safety features in place; and the debris is yet to be cleared
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Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-2, student outreach priorities for ISRO this year

The priorities for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) this year are working on the human space flight programme Gaganyaan, launch a major
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Two grenede attacks in Kashmir

Suspected militants triggered two grenade explosions in Kashmir's Srinagar and Shopian districts on Friday afternoon. There were no reports of any ca
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51 women between 10 and 50 years of age visited Sabarimala: Kerala Devaswom Minister

As many as 7,564 women had registered for Sabarimala pilgrimage, more could have worshipped at Sannidhanam, Kadakampally Surendran says
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Mukesh Ambani urges Modi to take steps against data colonisation by global corporations

At the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Reliance Industries chief Mukesh Ambani invokes Mahatma Gandhi to prove his point.
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Around the world in 40 sips

The first edition of The Vault Biennale in Mumbai promises new brands, masterclasses and a bar crawl to remember

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Lock, stock and bottle

With its whisky stewards and personalised plaques, how locker memberships are becoming a matter of pride

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Australian Open: Aggressive Sharapova eliminates holder Wozniacki

Sharapova will face Australia number one Ashleigh Barty in the fourth round

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We can travel even further: Sachin Baby

Kerala skipper happy everyone has contributed this season

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Engineering students protest against Anna University’s regulation

Students of engineering colleges affiliated to Anna University have launched a State-wide protest against a regulation issued in 2017. The university
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Pakistan SC orders govt to give more rights to people of Gilgit-Baltistan

The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi last year conveyed its stand to Pakistan that the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir, which also includes the so-called ‘Gilgit-Baltistan’, is an integral part of India by virtue of its accession in 1947.
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Progress report of Ganga cleaning mission: 39% of towns along river in need of improvement

A government-commissioned independent study of 97 towns along the Ganga shows that 39% of these towns in five States are in need of overall improvemen
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SC directs Kerala police to provide round-the-clock security to two women who entered Sabarimala shrine

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Kerala police to provide round-the-clock security to two women who had entered the Sabarimala temple.A Bench
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Bills introduced in US Congress to hold China accountable for human rights abuses

China has denied the allegations of human rights violations and persecution of Muslim minority groups.
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Explosion in Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, none injured

A hot metal pipe exploded in blast furnace number 3 at the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant here on Friday morning. Noone was injured. The incident is said
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Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha: North and South Chennai's culture fest

Paraiattam at Besant Nagar. Carnatic concert at Ennore... Chennai Kalai Theru Vizha brings North and South Chennai closer in a cultural treat
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Justice Asif Khosa takes oath as new Chief Justice of Pakistan

President Arif Alvi administered oath to the new Chief Justice who took office after the retirement of Chief Justice Saqib Nisar.
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DMK leader moves HC challenging EWS quota

DMK MP R.S. Bharathi claims the constitutional amendment passed in the Parliament was unconstitutional and violates the basic feature of the Constitution.
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Three killed as avalanche hits Leh, seven buried under snow

Three people were killed and at least seven people were buried under snow after an avalanche hit the treacherous road of Khardongla Top, located at th
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Blanket of snow envelops J&K’s Pahalgam

A thick blanket of snow covered Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Friday. Tourists are enjoying winter season with full spirit. Several parts of the sta
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Tulsi Gabbard apologizes for her past statement on LGBTQ

Ms. Gabbard (37), the first Hindu elected to US Congress and a four-time Democratic lawmaker, last week announced she will run for President in 2020.
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Citing The Hindu report, Congress, CPI (M) slam Modi govt on Rafale deal

The Hindu on Friday reported that PM Modi’s decision to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France instead of the 126, pushed the price of each fully fitted, combat-ready aircraft up by 41.42%.
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Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, Sanjiv Khanna sworn-in as SC judges

With the swearing-in of justices Maheshwari and Khanna, the strength has now gone up to 28
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Pakistan may prefer weak, destabilised Afghanistan to strong, unified State: report

It said that at least some Pakistani leaders had stated that instability in Afghanistan could rebound to Pakistan’s detriment; Pakistan has struggled with indigenous Islamist militants of its own.
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Dense fog delays over 150 flights at Delhi airport

Zero visibility for three hours, between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., meant operations were severely impacted
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U.S. discusses potential missile defence cooperation with India

The U.S. has shown reluctance to offer its missile defense system to India.
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Trump told me to have polls rigged: Cohen

On Thursday in a statement to CNN, Mr. Cohen said his actions were “at the direction of and for the sole benefit of Donald Trump. I truly regret my blind loyalty to a man who doesn’t deserve it”.
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Trump missile defense review calls N.Korea ‘extraordinary threat’

“Our goal is simple: To ensure we can detect and destroy any missile launched against the United States - anywhere, anytime, anyplace,” Mr. Trump said at the Pentagon.
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Tesla recalls more than 14,000 cars in China over Takata airbags

The affected vehicles in China are Model S cars made between February 2014 and December 2016.
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Cabinet set to clear Hyundai’s project today

Subsidy likely for electric car makers
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N.Korea envoy in U.S. for talks with Pompeo, possibly Trump

Communist-ruled Vietnam, which has good relations with both the United States and North Korea, has been widely touted as the most likely venue for a second meeting between Mr. Trump and Mr. Kim Jong Un.
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Bhutan coal trucks caught in Meghalaya muddle

Customs officials at Dawki in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district have allegedly prevented 28 coal-laden trucks from Bhutan to cross over into Bangladesh
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Morning Digest: Modi’s decision to buy 36 Rafales shot the price of each jet up by 41%, no U.S. delegation at Davos, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day
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