The Hindu: 02/24/19

Sunday, February 24, 2019

PSA World squash: Saurav Ghosal, Joshna Chinappa advance

Saurav Ghosal and Joshna Chinappa breezed past their first-round opponents in the PSA World squash championship here on Saturday.Ghosal, seeded 11, ne

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Uttarakhand overcomes a gritty Pondicherry

Third loss for Hyderabad; Services surprises Maharashtra

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Qatar Open: Zoravar Singh Sandhu misses final

Zoravar Singh Sandhu shot 119 and missed the final by two points in men’s trap in the Qatar Open shotgun championship at the Lusail Complex in Doha on

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National weightlifting: Gulam Navi lifts maiden title

Pips an injured Sahu by 1kg

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Brijbhushan elected WFI president

Brijbhushan Sharan Singh was on Sunday elected unopposed as president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for a third time. All office-bearers

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PM-KISAN is ‘bribe for votes’: Chidambaram

Criticises Election Commission for not taking action.
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Yechury sees no point in pre-poll common minimum programme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief Chandrababu Naidu, who is playing the role of a facilitator to bring Opposition part
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Pen sketches on Kasaravalli

O. P. Srivastava, recipient of Rajat Kamal for his documentary film ‘Life in Metaphors: A portrait of Girish Kasaravalli’, has brought out ‘Life in Me
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‘Don’t impose nationalism on rivers’

Documentary filmmaker Sourav Sarangi was among the participants in a panel discussion at Biffes on Sunday
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Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in J&K’s Rajouri

Pakistan violated ceasefire by targeting forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Sunday
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Plight of working class ignored: Mevani

Says the reason is the emergence of globalisation and neo-liberal policies
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Narendra Modi, Amit Shah laud Jayalalithaa’s legacy

BJP leaders paid tributes of late Jayalalithaa on her birth anniversary
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Missing You wins Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million

The 8 to 1 long-shot Missing You, piloted by David Allan, sprang a surprise by winning the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million (Gr.1), the main attrac

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No confidence in police probe: Mullappally

Demands CBI probe into the twin murder in Kasaragod
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Bicycles get the push from metro, train users

They use this eco-friendly option for last-mile connectivity
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Silambu express becomes tri-weekly

KaraikudiThe Karaikudi Chamber of Commerce and Industries has welcomed increasing the frequency of Chennai Egmore - Sengottai – Chennai Egmore Silambu
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Watch: Fire destroys over 170 cars in Chennai's Porur

A fire broke out a parking lot in Chennai's Porur on February 24, 2019. Over 170 cars were gutted in the fire. The parking lot was situated near Sri R
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KSRTC depots to shore up revenue

Plans two to 20 per cent increase in monthly collection in the 93 depots
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Revival of Sirpur Paper Mill on schedule

Machine number 7 started production a few days back
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AIADMK, BJP regimes double engines, to drive growth: Piyush Goyal

“You all know that in a train if you put a double engine the train goes faster.”
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‘Syndicate members cannot be part of inspection committee’

The direction came from the Department of Higher Education
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Sabarimala stir will create a favourable opinion for BJP, says Rajagopal

MLA likens the agitation to Ram Janmabhumi movement
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Alliance will help in saving the govt.: Anwhar Raajhaa

‘No qualms about AIADMK forging alliance with the BJP’
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H1N1 outbreak in Kasaragod school

An outbreak of H1N1 viral infection has been reported at the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya at Periye in Kasaragod, with five confirmed cases and 67 suspe
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No change in stance on Article 35A; only elected govt can take stand: J&K govt

Putting all speculation to rest, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday said its stance remained unchanged that only an elected government wo
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Over 100 cars gutted in fire in Chennai’s Porur

The vehicles were parked near the Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, a Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services official said.
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Princess Anabel and Divine Glory please

Princess Anabel and Divine Glory pleased when the horses were exercised here on Sunday (Feb.24) morning.Inner sand:600m: Grand Sinatra (rb) 39. Easy.

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Saurabh Chaudhary wins gold with world record, secures Olympic quota

The Asian Games and Youth Olympics gold medallist ended the event with a total score of 245.

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Tampering with Article 370, Article 35A will render instrument of accession of J&K null and void: Mehbooba Mufti

“Instrument of accession is contingent on Article 370 which is inextricably linked to Article 35A,” the former Chief Minister said.
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Police officer killed, Army Major injured in Kulgam encounter

Initial reports suggest Jaish-e-Muhammad militants were hiding in the area.
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Encounter starts in Kulgam

An encounter has started between militants and security forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on February 24.A joint team of army, Central Reserv
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Sri Lanka's best overseas Test victories

After shocking South Africa 2-0 in their backyard, Sri Lanka became the first Asian team to win a Test series in South Africa. It began at Durban when

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One confirmed dead in Itanagar firing, several injured

Army and paramilitary personnel, called to restore normality, were pelted with stones.
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PM launches Kisan scheme, over 1 crore farmers get 1st instalment

“This is your money and no one will be able to take it from you”
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Mob burns Deputy CM’s house, destroys police station in Arunachal Pradesh

GUWAHATI Law and order situation in Arunachal Pradesh capital Itanagar worsened on February 24 with a mob burning down Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Me
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J&K Governor appeals for calm, remains silent on Article 35A

The administration said that the "supply situation of petroleum and other products in the Kashmir Valley is critically low".
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Japan’s emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony

The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Empress Michiko.
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Iran launches cruise missile from submarine during drill

Tensions have risen since the U.S. withdrew from Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers and restored wide-ranging sanctions.
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Kalakurichi MP's car topples in Salem

Member of Parliament from Kalakurichi K. Kamaraj suffered minor injuries in an accident on the outskirts of Salem on Sunday morning. The All India Ann
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Pakistan sets up ‘Crisis Management Cell’ amid simmering Indo-Pak tension

The cell will keep all stakeholders updated over border situation and diplomatic contacts, Foreign Office spokesperson Muhammad Faisal was quoted as saying by The Express Tribune on Saturday.
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Army has resolved to wipe out terrorists: Modi

Paying tributes to security forces, Modi said he will dedicate the National War Memorial to them on February 25
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This remote Tibetan valley in Nepal looks to India and China for sustenance

Limi Valley is a hidden place of absurd contradictions

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Jamshedpur: The city of steel

Jamshedpur, one of the country’s earliest industrial townships, turned 100 this year

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In Kerala homes, male domination is still the norm: Shoba Arun

This sociologist finds definite signs of regression in Kerala’s famously progressive cultural fabric

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Playing by the enemy’s rules

If Masood Azhar drinks, he’s breaking out his best bubbly now

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Stepping stone

Both vulnerable, South deals

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A masterful mind: It’s time Sanjay Subrahmanyam had a Boswell of his own

The historian was awarded the Dan David Prize in recognition of his ‘innovative and interdisciplinary research’

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Leading Legend tipped for main event

Leading Legend has an edge over his rivals in the Telangana Race Horse Owners Association Trophy (1,600m), the feature event of the races to be held

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Zazai’s incredible knock

Afghanistan recorded the highest T20I total, scoring 278 for three against Ireland in the second match of the series on Saturday. Australia’s 263 for

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Messi record saves Barca’s blushes

Lionel Messi scored a 50th career hat-trick to fire Barcelona to a 4-2 win at Sevilla on Saturday after the champion had twice fallen behind, giving t

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Time for Tamil Nadu to plug the holes

The side cannot afford to take Bihar for granted as it has some handy cricketers in its ranks

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Indo-Pak World Cup game: Leave it to the BCCI, says Virat Kohli

Amid calls for India to refuse to play Pakistan in the World Cup, Virat Kohli has stated his team will simply abide by the BCCI’s decision.“Firstly, o

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Virat Kohli warns against IPL ‘bad habits’

Keep needs of one-dayers in mind, exhorts India captain

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Indian Grand Prix: Tajinder books Asian Championships spot

Manjit tops in 800m

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INRC for cars all set for a big leap

FMSCI ropes in Champions Yacht Club as the promoter

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National weightlifting: Raja trumps Gururaja Poojary

Santoshi claims women’s 55kg gold

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CFC holds JFC; NEUFC qualifies

There was little buzz around the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday when reigning ISL champion Chennaiyin FC took on Jamshedpur FC here on Saturday.

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ISSF World Cup 2019: Apurvi opens with World record gold

Overcomes hesitant start in qualification

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Cueist Akbar denied visa

But BSFI does not see any threat to the Kochi world-ranking tournament

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A problem of plenty for the Aussies

There’s plenty to think about — a few options and combinations, says Finch

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Will implement SC guidelines at the earliest: Thodge

Says cricketing community should sever ties with countries from where terrorism emanates

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I expected too much from myself last year: Jaydev Unadkat

The high price tag in the IPL had nothing to do with his below-par performance, says Unadkat

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Indian Super League: Pune City to face Delhi Dynamos

With qualification to the play-offs out of the question, seventh-placed Pune City will lock horns with Delhi Dynamos, one spot below it in the Indian

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I-League: Barraso is Minerva’s saviour

Win takes the champion to the seventh spot in the table

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I-League: Chennai City FC to stick to its game plan

Eslava returns to bolster the home team’s defence against Mohun Bagan

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Watch | All you need to know about Chelsea's transfer ban

FIFA have banned Chelsea from the next two transfer windows after the Premier League club was found guilty of breaching rules regarding overseas playe

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It’s Hunt For Gold vs. Headway in Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million

Hunt For Gold and Headway should fight out the finish of the Poonawalla Breeders’ Multi-Million (Gr.1), the stellar attraction of Sunday’s (Feb. 24)

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Ammi’s sass in a bottle

The heat of the masala, the tart of the mango, and the bite of garlic — a surprise delivery worth writing home about

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Japan’s emperor marks 30th year of reign at Tokyo ceremony

The government-sponsored ceremony at the National Theater in Tokyo was attended by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Empress Michiko.
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Iran launches cruise missile from submarine during drill

Tensions have risen since the U.S. withdrew from Iran’s 2015 nuclear agreement with world powers and restored wide-ranging sanctions.
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Kalakurichi MP's car topples in Salem

Member of Parliament from Kalakurichi K. Kamaraj suffered minor injuries in an accident on the outskirts of Salem on Sunday morning. The All India Ann
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Pakistan sets up ‘Crisis Management Cell’ amid simmering Indo-Pak tension

Modi’s interaction to be world’s largest video conference: Shah

People can send their questions through the Namo app or using the hashtag #MeraBoothSabseMazboot on social media, Amit Shah said.
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U.S.-born scholar of Japanese literature Donald Keene dies at 96

Donald Keene graduated from university in 1942 and studied Japanese under the auspices of the U.S. Navy before working in military intelligence during World War Two, interrogating prisoners and translating documents.
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Stones thrown at Vande Bharat Express; driver’s screen, some windows damaged

A shower of ballast came flying towards the train near Achalda in Uttar Pradesh when the Dibrugarh Rajdhani, crossing on the adjoining line, ran over cattle
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First Saudi female ambassador replaces king’s son in U.S.

Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, a daughter of the kingdom’s longtime ambassador to Washington Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, faces a stark challenge in improving ties between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
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Trump ex aide Manafort is hardened criminal: Mueller prosecutors

The memo, which was filed on Friday, was made public on Saturday with some redactions. The prosecutors asked Judge Amy Berman Jackson to make sure the now-jailed 69-year-old may never walk free again, CNN reported.
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