Thursday, February 28, 2019

Israel frees Palestinian woman lawmaker held for 20 months

The 56-year-old Khalida Jarrar was held under “administrative detention,” an Israeli policy that permits holding people for months at a time without charges.
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Watch: How the famous 'kadalai urundai' is made at Kariyapatti near Madurai

This humble snack is made from roasted peanuts and palm jaggery syrup

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The Kumbh Mela and its many layers

The holy dip at Kumbh in Prayagraj, which will end on Shivratri signifies cleansing of the soul and salvation

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Ready for take-off

MAuto introduces women in hijab and transgender drivers into their group of 330 women ‘pilots’

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Chennai’s new restaurant Asvah 24 has some aces up its sleeve

Located on Neelangarai beach, the place makes for a good date spot

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Booker Prize for fiction secures new financial backer

Founded in 1969, the 50,000-pound ($67,000) Booker Prize was originally open to writers from Britain, Ireland and the Commonwealth. U.S. authors became eligible in 2014, a move that remains contentious.
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Colours and rhythm of joy

Kathak artiste Mukti Shri ushers in Holi a bit early with a celebratory mood and performance
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Sour with a difference

There are many more souring ingredients other than the regularly-used tamarind, tomatoes or lemons

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Tasting menus: the new rage in restaurants

Want to try everything the restaurant offers? Now you can have it all

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Colours and rhythm of joy

Kathak artiste Mukti Shri ushers in Holi a bit early with a celebratory mood and performance

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‘The dream is to be part of good films’: Jayasurya

Jayasurya, who won the Kerala State film award for the best actor, speaks about recognition and essaying stand-out roles
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Every artist is an activist: Anil Dayanand

The artist on using his body as a medium for artistic expressions
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Resident welfare association from Chennai wins national award

Jains Green Acres in Pallavaram bags the second prize for water management at the national level
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China denies speculation of military presence in Afghanistan

China’s defense ministry is defending military cooperation with Tajikistan following a report of a sizeable Chinese troop presence at a base in the C
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IRCTC launches payment aggregator, IRCTC iPay

Passengers will no longer need any third-partty platforms to pay for their tickets, said IRCTC
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Ambassador of Kathakali

Graeme Vanderstoel hopes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kalamandalam’s first tour to the US with the screening of God With A Green Face, a film shot in 1970
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Living on the edge

The slow progress of the work on the cut-and-cover project in Chitlapakkam puts residents to great inconvenience
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A master of technology

With the many skills he has developed, Kumaravel P. is an inspiration for the differently-abled
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Akali Dal, BJP to fight Punjab Lok Sabha polls together: Amit Shah

SAD will contest on 10 seats and the BJP on three seats in Punjab
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Israel security forces should face justice for Gaza killings: United Nations

Says Israeli forces killed 189 Palestinians, wounded 6,100; says information on alleged perpetrators should go to ICC
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Delhi High Court upholds EC’s decision to allot ‘Two Leaves’ symbol to unified AIADMK

The court dismissed the petitions filed by V.K. Sasikala and T.T.V. Dhinakaran
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A platform for sociopreneurs

Notes from the recent edition of The Sustainability Series, an initiative by SPI Cinemas
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R.K. Nagar residents have a new place to unwind

Built at a cost of ₹73.58 lakh, this park has a play area, badminton court, walkers track and an open gym
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Bangalore in books

There are plenty of books written on Bangalore in English, it is as much as it is in Kannada

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Making ash - the fire is lit on Sivaratri

It is a painstaking ritual executed with bhakti, care and precision

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It is a blessing to worship all three in a row

On the banks of the Akhanda Cauvery is a triad of Siva temples — all eulogised by Nayanmars

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Classic echoes

Artist Maniam Selvan has an interesting take on the verse, poignantly used by Kalki Krishnamurthi

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Finding Him within

Dancer is the metaphor for the agonised soul in Appar’s verse

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Symbolises Advaita

Ajapaa Natanamurti elevates the ardent devotee to an altogether higher plane of spiritual ecstasy

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This is where Lord Siva wanted to rest

SuruttappalliMahavishnu in reclining posture is not uncommon. In a rare instance, Siva is found in this pose at Suruttappalli, 54 km from Chennai on w

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The call of Kashi

The Vishwanath Temple and and the Ganga define the ethos of Varanasi

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A hunter unknowingly worshipped Siva here and was blessed

TiruvaigaavurSituated 15 km from Kumbakonam towards Swamimalai, the Vilvavananathar temple in Tiruvaigavur is associated with an interesting episode.

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Restoration with missionary zeal

Mahalakshmi Subramaniam started her journey 12 years ago and has not looked back

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Wherein lies the secret?

It lies in one’s own realisation or experience

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Distilled purity

Like the ash, only which remains when everything is completely burnt

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Chidambaram temple — essence of non-dualism

It conveys that the macro and the micro are one and the same

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Ambassador of Kathakali

Graeme Vanderstoel hopes to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Kalamandalam’s first tour to the US with the screening of God With A Green Face, a film shot in 1970

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The sweet thing to do

The making of organic jaggery is a beautifully choreographed process that employs tremendous skill and dexterity

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Earthy, crunchy and nutty

Learn how to make the simple, and endlessly popular kadalai urundai

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BMW, Daimler team up on automated driving technology

BMW and Daimler announced on Thursday that they will work together on developing the automated driving technology expected to transform the industry

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India will fight, live, work and win as one: PM Modi

It is necessary to ensure that nothing is done to dent the morale of the security forces, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday, a day after
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Liverpool run riot against Watford; England trump West Indies in high-scoring thriller

Not in the mood to go through the sports news in detail, but can’t quite get yourself to do away with it either? Here’s what we have to offer: read on to get a summary of all the main sports events.

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SC stays Feb 13 order for eviction of tribals, forest dwellers

Directs States to file affidavits to show process of verification of claims, rejections was fair
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Ex-Canada minister says she was pressured over SNC-Lavalin case, PM Justin Trudeau disputes the claim

Former Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould, who also was Minister of Justice, said she believes she was shuffled to another portfolio in January over her refusal to take action in the case.
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Pakistan's Dawn reports witness account of Wing Cdr. Abhinandan's landing

Mohammad Razzaq Chaudhry, who was in the courtyard of his house in Horra’n village, located barely seven km from the LoC, recounts the events.
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Nearly 50% of India currently facing drought: IIT Gandhinagar scientists

Continuing drought will further burden the already depleting groundwater resources of the country, according to associate professor Vimal Mishra
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Firm and constant

A good ruler instils fear in the wicked and joy in the hearts of the righteous. This is explained elaborately in Vedanta Desika’s Subhashita Nivi, sai

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This petrol bunk is run by prisoners from Coimbatore Central Prison

A petrol refuelling outlet completely manned by prisoners has been opened on Dr. Nanjappa Road in Coimbatore. The initiative by the Home Department

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Controversy has humbled me and I value India cap even more: K.L. Rahul

India A stint under coach Rahul Dravid helped him immensely, says the batsman

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Barcelona stuns Real Madrid 3-0 at Bernabeu, reaches Copa del Rey final again

Barca will be trying to win an unprecedented fifth straight Copa title in the May 25 final in Seville.

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The Maxwell show leaves India stunned as Australia sweeps series

His unbeaten 113 came off just 55 deliveries; Kohli and Dhoni’s century stand to no avail

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Saha makes a sizzling comeback

Hammers 129 off just 62 deliveries to set up Bengal’s win; Vinay’s cameo does it for Karnataka

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Railways runs over Mumbai

Devdhar and Pratham help the team set up a formidable total

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Last chance for England Women to make a point

India will look to win the third and final match today

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Real vs EB — lot at stake

Real Kashmir and East Bengal meet in a crucial I-League match to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.With both teams locked on 33

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Snooker: Indians fail to flourish on fast tables

Former World champions Higgins and Bingham progress

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Ayyasamy makes the cut for Asian meet

Ditto for Dutee in the 200m event

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Ajgar-Mustafa duo starts favourite

JK Tyre HD 7 challenge begins with a night drive

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National weightlifting championships: Veerender triumphs

Services lifter Veerender Singh stunned two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Vikas Thakur to win the men’s 96kg gold medal in the National weightlift

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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Tamil Nadu goes down to HP tamely

It has only eight points in four games with a below-par run-rate

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Under-19s: Yashasvi, Vaibhav torment South Africa

The two hammer centuries to put India in control on day two

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Tata Steel gains title-sponsorship of PGTI

Professional domestic golf received a much-needed shot in the arm with Tata Steel coming in as the title-sponsor of the Professional Golf Tour of Indi

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‘Life ban too harsh for Sreesanth’

If guilty, it is for failure to disclose about fixing, says advocate

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Butterfly wins main event

: Craig Marshall trained-Butterfly ridden by Dhebe won the Om. S.P. L. Al Alagappa Chettiar Memorial Trophy the main event of the extra day’s races he

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Live | India vs Australia 2nd T20I scorecard

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 113 as Australia chased 191 to win in the final over against India in the second T20I in Bengaluru. Australia won th

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PM Modi launches Khelo India App

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday launched Sports Authority of India’s (SAI) first-of-its-kind mobile application, ‘Khelo India App’ in order

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Pablo and Frieze impress

Pablo and Frieze impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday (Feb.27) morning.Inner sand.800m: Steppenwolf (Chouhan) 53, 600/38. Moved

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Meet the littles

Pint-sized birds make the most of a boggy patch that is fast drying up
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PM Modi’s mega video-conference ridiculous, betrayal of national sentiments: Mayawati

Instead of concentrating on the matters of national security, Modi is trying to serve political interest by addressing his BJP workers, says Mayawati
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AgustaWestland case: court directs Rajeev Saxena to record statement before Magistrate

Saxena, one of the accused named in the charge sheet by the ED, had moved a Delhi court to become approver
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‘No agreement’ reached at Trump-Kim nuclear talks

In Hanoi, the smiles and bonhomie remained as Mr. Trump touted the “special relationship” between the two but concrete statements were vague.
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Separatist-sponsored strike disrupts normal life in Kashmir

They were protesting against the Tuesday’s NIA raids on separatists.
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NCLAT directs NCLT Ahmedabad to take call on ArcelorMittal’s Essar Steel bid by March 8

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday directed the NCLT Ahmedabad Bench to take a decision on the ₹42,000-crore resolution
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Link your PAN with bank for e-refunds: IT dept to taxpayers

Till now, the department used to issue refunds to taxpayers either in their bank accounts or through account payee cheques
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Delhi HC upholds eviction of Associated Journals Limited from Herald House

The land in question was allocated to AJL on lease for the printing press and this “dominant purpose” was stopped several years ago
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Live updates | India-Pak. tensions: 'Abhinandan is not injured, sound in mind,' says Air Marshal Varthaman (retd)

U.S., UK, France ask UNSC to ban JeM chief Masood Azhar; Pakistan shells forward posts in Poonch; Japan issues statement urging India, Pakistan to exercise restraint
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Kim says would welcome US liaison office in North Korea

Liaison offices are below the level of embassies but would be a key initial step in normalising relations between the former wartime foes
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Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express train service

Pakistani authorities have suspended the Samjhauta Express train service between Pakistan and India until further notice, a media report said on Thur
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Study on Benagluru road reveals 30% of respondents drive without valid driving licence

Survey on motorists conducted by Institute of Public Health
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Trump in ‘no rush’ for deal with N.Korea on second day of summit

Trump and Kim will hold a “joint agreement signing ceremony”, the White House said
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Air Canada temporarily suspends flights to India

Canada’s flag carrier Air Canada on Wednesday temporarily suspended its flights to India due to the closure of Pakistani airspace, amid escalating te
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Delhi HC verdict on ‘two leaves’ symbol today

The petitions were filed by V.K. Sasikala, former interim general secretary of the AIADMK, and T.T.V. Dhinakaran, now the leader of the AMMK.
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‘India’s foreign policy transactional in nature’

Its strategic culture driven by pragmatism, says former Permanent Representative of India to the U.N.
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Traffic diversion in Erode city today

The city traffic police have announced that traffic diversion will be in place at arterial roads in the city on Thursday when Chief Minister Edappadi
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VVPAT machines arrive

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) machines arrived here on Wednesday that was placed at the strong room at
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Farmers forced to spend twice for fertilizers

Farmers here are forced to spend twice for fertilizers. Farmers complain that they are forced to part away with a significant amount of their crop loa
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Fire in Anthiyur forest range brought under control

23-member team comprising forest personnel and villagers doused the fire
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Rameswaram – Okha express train to stop at Rasipuram

Train No. 16733/16734 Rameswaram – Okha- Rameswaram express train will stop at Rasipuram station for six months on experimental basis from February 2
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Villagers block road after two girl students fight in school

Protesters seek action against a teacher
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Farmers want water for last leg of irrigation in Dindigul

‘ Crops are just waiting for harvest’
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All water projects should be over by March, says official

As Ramanathapuram district may face a drinking water crisis
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International beach volleyball tourney from today

A stadium with capacity of 5,000 set up on Beach Road
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Call for teaching in tribal dialects in border areas

Roundtable lays stress on mother tongue-based education
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On a high, literally

It was a proud moment for Vijja Reddy Raja Sree, daughter of a Kuppam-based polytechnic lecturer. The girl received six gold medals at the 10th convoc
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Present education system faulty, says scientist

‘Impact of tech domination over learning and teaching will be felt in the long run’
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HSL scouts for buyer to dispose of bulk carrier

GML, the firm that ordered it, has turned bankrupt
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Gowru couple get blankcheque from supporters

Speculation rife that they will cross over to TDP after March 2
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A conversation between forms

Exercise specialist and classical dancer Vani Bhalla Pahwa on the science of dance and art of fitness

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FOREST LIFE and lore

Dezika gallery of tribal art celebrates the strength of native expression

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