The Hindu: 02/22/19

Friday, February 22, 2019

2019 Cricket World Cup: No decision yet on India-Pakistan clash, says CoA

There has been a call to boycott the June 16 World Cup face-off against Pakistan at the Old Trafford in the aftermath of the Pulwama terror attack
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Competition to name bullet train, design its mascot announced

Like Air India has a mascot in Maharaja, India’s first bullet train is all set to get a name and its own identity with NHSRCL announcing a nationwide
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FATF keeps Pakistan on ‘Greylist’, condemns Pulwama attack

The week long deliberations of the 37-member group decided not to remove Pakistan from the ‘greylist’
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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about Chief Ministers

The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you

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Too little, too late

Why this writer finds one particular phrase completely pointless, good intentions or not

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Designing a chajja

It can do as much harm as good, if not well designed, says Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Rachel Koffsky of Christie’s on investing in collectible handbags

Rachel Koffsky, Handbags and Accessories expert at Christie’s, lays down the rules for us Birkin hopefuls

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Beggar's savings of ₹6.6 lakh donated to families of CRPF soldiers

A lady beggar in Rajasthan’s Ajmer, passed away last year, had ₹ 6.6 lakh as her life savings which she donated to a temple committee. The money has n
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The Hindu's weekly quiz that doesn't go easy on you
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Assam government asked to punish refinery for defying SC order to demolish wall on jumbo path

The Assam government has been urged to take action against Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) for non-compliance of the Supreme Court and National Gre
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Two alleged operatives of JeM held in Deoband

The two Kashmiri youths were allegedly recruiting new members for the terror outfit under the guise of students, police said.
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Born and cast in fire

Aempyrean stick to no-holds-barred, abrasive and infernal metal on their debut EP ‘Fireborn’
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Snapshots from the Dominar Polar Odyssey

Scenic locales along the 99-day ride from the Arctic to the Antarctic

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Riding for dear life: Biker Deepak Kamath on surviving the world’s top 5 dangerous roads

From the Arctic to Antarctic in 99 days. Deepak Kamath on the Dominar Polar Odyssey and surviving the world’s top five dangerous roads

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Conserving water this summer

Treating waste water and installing a rainwater harvesting system will go a long way, says Anupama Mohanram

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7 must-haves

Teja Lele Desai lists furniture pieces every home needs

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Money laundering case probe: Robert Vadra appears before ED for 5th time in Delhi

Robert Vadra, brother-in-law of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, on Friday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the fifth time in con
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J-K govt moves SC seeking transfer of 7 Pakistani terrorists from Jammu jail to Tihar

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday moved the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of seven Pakistani terrorists from Jammu jail to Tihar prison
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‘Crack down on one-way rule violations in Kamaraj Nagar’

The problem is severe at 22nd East Street
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The alchemy of pineapple waste

Biotechnologist Sajesh PK puts pineapple waste to good use - he extracts bromelain from it

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Rahul Gandhi treks to Tirumala

AICC President Rahul Gandhi on Friday reached the sacred hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara on foot.Mr. Gandhi, who flew in at Tirupati airport this mor
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Assam rifle notification kept in abeyance

Home Ministry has kept its order that empowered Assam Rifles, deployed along the Myanmar border, to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant
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Unauthorised parking hinders traffic movement in Vadapalani

MTC buses are not able to halt at a stopover
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Niti Aayog bats for setting up independent debt management office

In his February 2015 budget speech, finance minister Arun Jaitley had proposed to set up a Public Debt Management Agency (PDMA) within the finance ministry.
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Now register complaint with DoT against offensive WhatsApp messages

The victim just needs to furnish a screenshot of the message along with the mobile number and e-mail it to ccaddn-dot@nic.in.
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Audiotape bribery case: Kalaburagi HC Bench passes interim order staying the investigation

Temporary relief for former Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa
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Are you trying to drag on the Lavalin appeal: SC asks CBI

The SC observation came when Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, for CBI, sought an adjournment.
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Valasaravakkam police to have own building soon

The foundation stone for the facility was laid a fortnight ago
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Vertical garden comes up at G.N. Chetty Road flyover

The exercise may be extended to similar facilities in other parts of Chennai
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14 die after consuming illicit liquor in Assam

The tragedy occurred during a celebration by labourers at Salmara Tea Estate in Golaghat district
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Low median, high risk

Taking advantage of the height of the divider, motorists cross over to the wrong side at Officers’ Colony intersection in Ambattur
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Sound the horn of plenty at The Mayflower, Chennai

The Mayflower in T Nagar dishes up generous portions of old-school cafe classics

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Widening of a section ofSurapet Main Road under way

Preliminary strengthening work was carried out last week
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Will the bus terminus in Pattabiram be moved?

As work on a road overbridge gains momentum, residents have this question to ask
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Asking tough questions and standing with the forces not mutually exclusive: Congress

Opposition attacks PM Modi on his whereabouts on the day of the Pulwama terror strike
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Watch: Scientists in Peru find turtle believed to be extinct

A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galapagos islan
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“Dream of a safe place”: Saudi sisters in hiding in Hong Kong after fleeing family

Since September, the sisters have changed location 13 times, fearing for their safety, Mr. Vidler said.
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2019 general elections could be world’s most expensive, says U.S.-based expert

The 2014 general elections cost USD 5 billion, so it is not inconceivable that overall expenditure will double this year, notes Milan Vaishnav, senior fellow and director of the South Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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Pulwama terror aftermath: SC gives strict directions to Centre and States to protect Kashmiris, minorities

It referred to incidents of violence against these communities in States like Bihar, Chattisgarh, Haryana, J&K, Meghalaya, UP, Uttarakhand and West Bengal
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The Chicago-style pizzas here are par-fect and deep

Try this thick crust pizza and you might start pining for a pie-shaped one
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From Syria, IS slips into Iraq to fight another day

Hans-Jakob Schindler, a former adviser to the U.N. Security Council on IS and other extremist groups, said the same grievances that gave rise to IS in 2013 remain today, including a large Sunni minority that feels politically and economically marginalized by the Shia-led central government.
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Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

Award committee recognises his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies.
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‘LKG’ review: Neither funny nor boring

The problem with LKG is that it can hardly be viewed as a film, but a culmination of video memes and trolls on the political developments in the State.
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Valuable intellect

As a matter of course, all beings are engaged in some kind of a quest during their lifetime. The goals they seek depend on their desires and the exten

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Kaleidoscope of culture

In a riot of colour, Sampoorn Santhe brings craft groups from 18 Indian states to Kalakshetra

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Kulasekara: A king among Azhwars

Remembering Kulasekhara, whose Titunakshatram was celebrated on Sunday last

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In search of lost childhoods

Hand in Hand India gets the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Bal Kalyan Puraskar award from the Ministry of Women and Child Development for its work with less privileged children

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Tracing the origins of Javali

As a form it was in vogue long before the term emerged

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Low median, high risk

Taking advantage of the height of the divider, motorists cross over to the wrong side at Officers’ Colony intersection in Ambattur
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Will the bus terminus in Pattabiram be moved?

As work on a road overbridge gains momentum, residents have this question to ask
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Asking tough questions and standing with the forces not mutually exclusive: Congress

Opposition attacks PM Modi on his whereabouts on the day of the Pulwama terror strike
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Watch: Scientists in Peru find turtle believed to be extinct

A living member of species of tortoise not seen in more than 110 years and feared to be extinct has been found in a remote part of the Galapagos islan
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“Dream of a safe place”: Saudi sisters in hiding in Hong Kong after fleeing family

Since September, the sisters have changed location 13 times, fearing for their safety, Mr. Vidler said.
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2019 general elections could be world’s most expensive, says U.S.-based expert

Pulwama terror aftermath: SC gives strict directions to Centre and States to protect Kashmiris, minorities

The Chicago-style pizzas here are par-fect and deep

Try this thick crust pizza and you might start pining for a pie-shaped one
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From Syria, IS slips into Iraq to fight another day

Narendra Modi receives Seoul Peace Prize for 2018

The award was presented to him by the Seoul Peace Prize Foundation at a grand ceremony here. A short film on the life and achievements of Prime Minister Modi was also screened at the event.
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‘LKG’ review: Neither funny nor boring

The problem with LKG is that it can hardly be viewed as a film, but a culmination of video memes and trolls on the political developments in the State.
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Five TN fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

The fishermen from Mandapam in Ramanathapuram district were fishing near Kathchatheevu when the Lankan Naval personnel detained them, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Rameswaram, Yuvaraj said.
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Olympic Committee halts talks with India after denial of visa to Pakistan shooters

India denied visas to Pakistani shooters for the World Cup that starts on Saturday in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 CRPF personnel.
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Backward districts in A.P. relatively happier

Economic activity, agricultural growth helped reach better scores
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PM Modi, South Korean President Moon Jae-in hold talks on trade, defence and security

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to South Korea to strengthen India’s strategic ties with the country
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Saudi Crown Prince meets Chinese Vice-Premier, Amit Shah campaigns in Madurai, and other news in pictures

12.15 pmSaudi crown prince meets Chinese Vice-PremierSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met with a Chinese Vice-Premier in a bid to strengthen
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Japanese space probe Hayabusa 2 touches down on asteroid to collect samples

The spacecraft's landing on the asteroid Ryugu, just 900 metres in diameter, came after an initial attempt in October was delayed because it was difficult to pick a landing spot on the asteroid's rocky surface.
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White House receives proposed regulation to end work authorisation for spouses of H1B visa holders

The Trump administration is moving ahead with its proposed regulation, despite strong resistance from a group of US lawmakers including Senator Kamala Harris, and Silicon Valley companies who argue that this is not only anti-women, but also prevents talented spouses of H-1B visa holders from working in the United States.
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U.S. to leave 200 troops in Syria as “peacekeeping group”: White House

The White House announced the decision on Thursday after Mr. Trump spoke with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the phone.
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The Latest on the political crisis in Venezuela

Maduro says the aid meant to undermine and overthrow him and says Venezuela needs no such shipments.
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Helping businesses become ‘creative’

Stand-up comedy in India reflective of the times, says Tim Reid
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A unique model for brand growth

e-commerce giant Alibaba says it has built an ecosystem of brand building for the future
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Going beyond social responsibility

ICC president urges businesses to focus on reducing carbon footprint
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Hello English launched

100 schools in district to be covered
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Alabama woman who joined Islamic State sues to return to US

Twenty-four-year-old Hoda Muthana is in a Syrian refugee camp with her 18-month-old son after she fled what’s left of the Islamic State’s self-declared homeland. Her lawyers say she regrets joining the organisation.
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UN rights experts urge Indonesia to probe use of snake in Papua interrogation

Police in Papua sparked outrage this month after officers draped a snake around the neck of a suspect to persuade him to confess to petty theft.
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After bloody protests, Nicaragua’s Ortega says he wants dialogue for peace

An attempt at dialogue over welfare benefits last May erupted into protests that lasted for months, fading only under a brutal government crackdown that left at least 320 people dead and more than 600 people in jail, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
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