The Hindu: 03/09/19

Saturday, March 9, 2019

When: March 6, 2019

Two U.S. think tanks and South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency have reported that work is under way to restore part of North Korea’s Sohae Satellite Launch
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Three killed, three injured as van, bus collide

Three people were killed and three others injured when a van in which they were travelling collided with a Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNS
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Rift within KC(M) widening

Crucial steering committee meeting today to select candidate
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The lowdown on the Official Secrets Act

What does it mean? An ‘Official Secrets Act’ is a generic term that is used to refer to a law — originally invented by the British, and then exported
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LDF gains early-bird advantage in initial round

The front could seal seat-sharing pact in time
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Silicon city’s forts under siege

The ever-hungry Bengaluru’s expanding urban footprint demands building material. And rocky hillocks all around the city have been gouged out to feed it. And yet, what’s left is a surreal spectacle too.
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CPI(M) releases candidates’ list

Five sitting MPs, four MLAs and two district secretaries figure in the list
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How to spot an anti-national

But first, what is ‘nation’ and ‘national’ ?

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The only disability might be bad attitude

Unfortunately, Prime Minister Modi is not alone in using terms that turn various disabilities into slurs

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How India’s anganwadi system is getting some things very right despite its many flaws

ICDS is the world’s biggest mother and child nutrition and care programme

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Bold bidding, solid play

South’s jump to game was probably too bold, but North would have accepted an invitation, so the final contract was normal. It would have sailed home o

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Gag orders are growing

Post-Pulwama, a play called Eidgah ke Jinnat was shut down in Jaipur by a mob

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Women come out of the woods: collectivisation in rural Maharashtra

Gadchiroli’s women first came together to protest mining in their forests. Now, they’re calling the shots

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The brigadier who kicked up a legal storm

A Sri Lankan official’s “throat-cutting gestures” towards a group of protesters in front of the country’s London Embassy have created an uproar.
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Kunhalikutty, Basheer to run again

Thangal says Congress has offered a Rajya Sabha seat after three rounds of talks
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Eye Candy pleases

Eye Candy pleased when the horses were exercised here on Saturday (Mar. 9) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Macau (Nazil) 39. Easy. 800m: Celtic Prince (Al

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Honey Trap, African Emperor, Pinyada, Castaway and Rafa impress

Honey Trap, African Emperor, Pinyada, Castaway and Rafa impressed when the horses were exercised here on Saturday morning (March 9).Inner sand:600m:

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China’s balancing act between India and Pakistan

China has taken a tough stand against terror sanctuaries across the Line of Control, while avoiding naming and shaming its all-weather ally Pakistan.
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An old party looking for a new lease of life

With the newly formed SLPP already in the ascendant, the political crisis last year could mark the beginning of the end of the SLFP.
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A whale of a dilemma for the ‘model nation’

Japan’s withdrawal last year from the International Whaling Commission and its decision to resume commercial whaling have drawn international rebuke.
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Defence Ministry dismisses reports of Army jawan’s abduction by militants in Kashmir

A Defence spokesperson on Saturday said the reports of the abduction of the jawan were incorrect.
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172 commissioned as officers of Indian Army

A total of 172 students have been commissioned as gentleman and lady cadets, including those hailing from Bhutan and Afghanistan, during a passing out
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India ‘reviewing’ Pak request for opening an air route

It has been more than ten days since Pakistan shut its airspace for civilian flights following military tensions.
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I suppose the thief returned the Rafale documents: Chidambaram on AG’s U-turn

“I suppose the thief returned the documents in between on Thursday,” Mr. Chidambaram said in a tweet on Saturday.
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Indian women gift England 3rd women’s T20 match, lose series 0-3

It was an insensible display of batting from the Indian lower-order as new batswoman Anuja Patil too try to go for a big shot in the next delivery instead of giving the strike back to Mithali, in the process getting brilliantly stumped by Amy Jones.

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Rahul asks Modi to tell nation who released Masood Azhar from jail

Rahul Gandhi said the ruling alliance of Congress and JD(S) in Karnataka would fight the Lok Sabha elections together and win it.
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Pakistan will have to pay huge price if continues to promote terrorism, says Rajnath Singh

“You all know about the two strikes. I will not reveal the third one,” Rajnath Singh said.
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IUML releases candidate list, P. K. Kunhalikutty to run from Malappuram

As expected, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has decided to field its national general secretary P. K. Kunhalikutty from Malappuram and its nat
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Looking for a party wear? Why not the kanjivaram sari!

Ahalya S gives every shade of gold a shot with her new line of Kanakavalli saris at Kingsley

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Jagdish Mukhi sworn in as Governor of Mizoram

He is also the Governor of Assam.
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Meghalaya High Court fines Meghalaya daily in contempt case

The Editor and Publisher of The Shillong Times will be imprisoned for six months if they fail to pay the fine, the court said.
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Kerala CPI(M) releases candidate list for Lok Sabha polls; P.K. Biju, M.B. Rajesh to run from sitting seats

Five sitting MPs, four MLAs and two district secretaries figure in the CPI(M) candidate list for the Lok Sabha elections released by State secretary
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Three ministers inducted in Gujarat ahead of Lok Sabha polls

Mr. Chavda, a prominent Congress face in Junagadh district and has won the assembly polls four times since 1990, joined the ruling party after first resigning as MLA.
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Selfless service

Life offers both sorrow and suffering and the way to happiness is not clear-cut. Wealth and wisdom too are only an unmixed blessing. Wealth has respon

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Let me say this — rape is banal: Germaine Greer

She is 80 and every bit as contentious as ever. The celebrated feminist, intellectual, polemicist lays it on the line

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For all creatures great and small

Mini Vasudevan, co-founder of Coimbatore’s Humane Animal Society, received the Nari Shakti Award 2019 yesterday. Here she talks about her journey as an animal activist

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A clean up act

How difficult is it to transform a garbage dump into an organic vegetable garden?

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India will look to address batting collapse in next two games: Virat Kohli

The India skipper termed his 41st ODI ton as “one the finest in terms of hitting the ball”

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Absence of dew affected our chase: Bangar

Dhoni to miss remaining matches

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Saina, Srikanth crash out of All England badminton championship

Both Indians fall to the top seeds

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Will Ferrari’s punt on Charles Leclerc pay off?

The famous Italian team rarely bets on young talent, but it liked the look of 21-year-old Charles Leclerc. Does he have what it takes to succeed?

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Dhoni not to play last 2 ODIs, likely to have played last game on Indian soil

The World Cup is widely believed to be Dhoni’s swansong in India colours.

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India gets a major relief from IOC

No blanket rule regarding hosting of events

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East Bengal looking here and there!

With plenty to break its head over, the team is trying to stay focused

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Chennai City on the verge of a historic triumph

Last season’s winner Minerava FC ready to give a good fight to the title-aspirant

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Chelsea proves too strong for Kiev

Severe setback for Arsenal at Rennes

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Rajiv, Senthil impress in practice

It is evident that IDEMITSU Honda Racing India has given much thought for the new season of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC). Bringing mor

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Real’s downturn normal: Ancelotti

Feels PSG was unlucky against United

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Karnataka makes short work of Mumbai

Vidarbha has it just as easy against defending champion Delhi

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Kohli becomes fourth Indian skipper to complete 4000 runs in ODIs

Kohli now joins the elite list of former skippers Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Mohammad Azharuddin and Sourav Ganguly.

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All England Badminton championship: Tai Tzu Ying ends Saina’s run

Saina is now 5-15 in head-to-head career record with Tzu-Ying and it was her 13th straight defeat against the Taiwanese.

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Central contracts have changed women’s game in England: Jones

The England wicket-keeper says the tour of India had been enchanting

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Indian Super League: Chastened Mumbai faces goal-hungry Goa

FC Goa had beaten Mumbai City FC in both their league encounters.

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Aeisir claims Madras Race Club Trophy

Aeisir (P.S. Chouhan up), won the Madras Race Club Trophy, the feature event of the races held here on Friday (March 8). The winner is owned by Mr. R

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Indian Premier League — winners and highest scorers

The opening match will straightaway bring into picture the captaincy mettle of Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

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Ind vs Aus third ODI: Kohli stands tall, but Australia pulls off win to keep series alive

India fell short by 32 runs as Australia made it 2-1 to remain alive in the series.

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Beemer and Momentum catch the eye

Beemer and Momentum caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Friday (March 8) morning.Inner sand:800m: Andalucia (Ajinkya) 52.5, 600/39.

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Cosmic Ray, Charmed Life, Blue Moon, Musterion and Gandharva shine

Cosmic Ray, Charmed Life, Blue Moon, Musterion and Gandharva shone when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning (March 8)Inner sand:1000m: P

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Art of teenagers and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder

‘Outsider Art’, an exhibition of works by teenagers and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, which recently concluded, is a laudable attempt to mainstream their wondrous expressiveness

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Technology-led solutions for change

Jim Sarbh turns host for the new docu series ‘Planet Healers’

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A mascot with an iron liver

As Ironhill completes a year in the city, the pen-tailed treeshrew’s unmistakable presence on the logo, walls and banners is all the more hard to miss

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Start-ups and their smart ideas

Young entrepreneurs are coming up with innovative mechanisms to combat the water crisis that is looming large. By S. Vishwanath

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The white steed of Kolhapur: At the Cartier Concours d’Elegance

From a widowed princess’ all-white 1937 Daimler to a Thunderbird Class introduced for a young maharaja, Cartier Concours d’Elegance 2019 was full of great stories

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Metal shows its mettle

Functional, utilitarian, decorative... the uses and applications of metal in construction are manifold. By Nandhini Sundar

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...And the southern market blooms

The year 2018 witnessed the launch of approximately 58,402 residential units across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. A look by industry expert Shrinivas Rao

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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about martial arts

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

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These women food entrepreneurs are helping Visakhapatnam eat healthier

These women food entrepreneurs are spearheading a change in the dietary habits of the city

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For all creatures great and small

Meghalaya High Court fines Meghalaya daily in contempt case

The Editor and Publisher of The Shillong Times will be imprisoned for six months if they fail to pay the fine, the court said.
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Kerala CPI(M) releases candidate list for Lok Sabha polls; P.K. Biju, M.B. Rajesh to run from sitting seats

Five sitting MPs, four MLAs and two district secretaries figure in the CPI(M) candidate list for the Lok Sabha elections released by State secretary
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Malaysian jailed for 10 years for insulting Islam on social media

The sentence is believed to be the harshest such penalty on record in the Muslim-majority country, where concerns over racial and religious tensions have grown in recent months.
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India’s non-military strike on JeM camp in Pakistan achieved its objective: MEA

Pakistan must show credible, verifiable and sustained action against terror groups operating from its soil, MEA said.
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ED working on initiating legal proceedings against Nirav Modi in U.K.: sources

In the first week of January last year, Nirav Modi had left the country along with his family members, days before the CBI registered cases against them.
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Huge quantity of explosive substances seized by police in Kolkata

Huge quantity of explosive substances were seized from a goods vehicle in Chitpur area of the city, a senior Kolkata Police officer said on Saturday.
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Trump plans to implement transgender military ban after court ruling

Former Defence Secretary James Mattis laid out a policy in March 2018 that would allow transgender people to serve if they do so “in their biological sex”.
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Trump offers budget with funds for border wall, Space Force

Mr. Trump plans to stick with the strict spending caps imposed years ago, even though lawmakers have largely avoided them with new budget deals. That will likely trigger a showdown with Congress.
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Trade deal with China only if it is good for US: Trump

Taken aback by Mr. Trump’s decision to walk away from the summit with North Korean in Hanoi, China now wants the summit as a mere signature ceremony and finalise everything before that.
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Pakistan to upgrade group of banned outfits to high risk

FATF had said Pakistan did “not demonstrate a proper understanding of the terror financing risks posed by the JeM, Islamic State (IS), Al Qaeda, Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD), Falah-i-Insaniat Foundation (FIF), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Haqqani Network, and persons affiliated with the Taliban”, Dawn news reported on Saturday.
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Japanese woman honored by Guinness as oldest person at 116

Tanaka was born Jan. 2, 1903, the seventh among eight children. She married Hideo Tanaka in 1922, and they had four children and adopted another child.
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Technology-led solutions for change

Jim Sarbh turns host for the new docu series ‘Planet Healers’
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Revanna’s views on Sumalatha stir a row

Not deterred from contesting: actor
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JD(U) leaders frown upon Prashant Kishor’s remarks

In a television interview, Prashant Kishor had said Nitish Kumar should have sought fresh mandate after he aligned with the NDA.
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Nirav Modi tracked down to swanky London apartment: report

Nirav Modi is currently living in a three-bedroom flat occupying half of a floor of the landmark Centre Point tower block, where rent is estimated to cost 17,000 pounds a month, The Telegraph reported.
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Top 3 poll issues will be jobs, jobs & jobs: Chidambaram

“What is worse? Not creating jobs or lying about creation of jobs?” Chidambaram asked in a tweet, alleging that the National Democratic Alliance government was guilty of both.
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Gold smuggling racket kingpin still at large: Customs

Efforts are on to nab the kingpin of the recently-busted gold smuggling racket, where the yellow metal was tactfully hidden in trolley bags, said Hyde
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Smart TV deals lucrative abroad

Most people coming back to Hyderabad from foreign trips found carrying TVs at airport
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Trump says he would be disappointed if North Korea resumed testing

Mr. Trump's comments came after two U.S. think tanks and Seoul's spy agency said this week that North Korea was rebuilding a rocket launch site at Sohae in the west of the country.
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Electrification work nearing completion

In the Tiruchi - Thanjavur double line section
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Three killed in van-bus collision in Ramanathapuram, Serena Williams reaches second round at Indian Wells, and other news in pictures

12.15 pmVan-bus collision in Ramanathapuram leaves three dead Three people were killed and three others injured when the van in which they were travel
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