Friday, April 12, 2019

West Indies sacks coach Richard Pybus just weeks before World Cup

Floyd Reifer will become interim head coach, with Robert Haynes replacing Courtney Browne as interim head of selectors.

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Injambakkam residents seek small bus service

They want it to ply between Thiruvanmiyur and Sholinganallur and cover interior neighbourhoods
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Too many crossings on GNT Road spoil the journey

Motorists say some of them could be done away with
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‘Relocate ticket vending machine’

Residents of Ambattur demand that additional ticket counters be opened at platform 2 of Ambattur railway station or the existing ticket vending machin
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A breath of fresh air

How nice it would be if open spaces could be converted into parks for the young and old to play, converse and get fit in
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16 killed in vegetable market bomb blast in Pakistan

The bloodshed came two days after authorities freed Ramzan Mengal, a top leader of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ).
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New police booth under flyover

The facility in Koyambedu is fitted with CCTV cameras with a coverage of 200 metres
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Three civilians injured in Pak shelling along LoC in Poonch

Three civilians, including two women, were injured Friday when Pakistani troops targetted forward posts and civilian areas with mortars and small ar
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Christian Louboutin’s red stamp of approval

Making sense of the rockstar status of Christian Louboutin, a shoe designer favoured by the US First Lady, movies stars across the world, and Sabyasachi’s sole mate

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No reservations

Roadside eateries go upmarket in Tiruchi with unusual venues that also happen to be fully functional vehicles

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Probably not right, says Buttler on Dhoni’s showdown with umpires

Dhoni lost his cool and rushed into the field of play to confront Indian umpire Ulhas Gandhe.

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IPL 2019: RCB takes on KXIP in must-win clash

RCB have been inconsistent with both their bowling and batting faltering in many occasions.

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IPL 2019: Focus on Pollard, Joseph as Mumbai eyes fourth straight win

Mumbai are currently placed at the third spot, while Rajasthan are languishing at the seventh position.

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Liverpool v Chelsea match preview - April 14, 2019

Chelsea’s trip to title-chasing Liverpool in the Premier League revives memories of the same fixture at Anfield five years ago, when the home team’s a

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Singapore Open badminton: Sindhu seals semifinal spot

Saina Nehwal was thoroughly outplayed in her straight-game quarterfinal loss on a mixed day for India .

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Dhoni wanted clarity about no-ball: Fleming

“MS asked for some clarity, which didn’t seem to be coming. He took the opportunity to discuss with the umpires,” says CSK coach

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Renewed demand for a two-way

Motorists wonder why the Thiru Vi Kaa Road-Smith Road route is still a one-way
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Ennore bus terminus in a shambles

Forget commuters, it does not have washrooms even for the MTC crew
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NGOs seek rejuvenation of Chitlapakkam lake

Members of two NGOs are clearing garbage from the lake and bins have been placed at strategic locations
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Plea to repair defunct signals

Residents of Medavakkam, Sholinganallur and nearby areas demand that a toll plaza on Medavakkam High Road, near SEZ-ELCOT, be removed
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Plea to remove barricade

Residents complain that they are now taking a detour of nearly a kilometre to reach Adambakkam
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‘Relocate lamp posts’

On sections of Medavakkam High Road, electric lamp posts are found bang in the middle of carriageway
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Check sewage discharge into vacant plots, say Perumbakkam residents

A plea has been sent to Kancheepuram District Collectorate
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Pudupet trader does his bit to get people to vote

Announces a discount of ₹25 on a kilo of chicken for buyers who show their inked finger on polling day
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Row over Maneka Gandhi's speech targetting Muslim voters in Sultanpur

"..If my victory is without Muslims, I won’t feel that good. Dil khatta ho jayega," the Union Minister was saying in a widely circulated video.
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Neighbourhood lessons

This summer vacation, there will be workshops on civic engagement for children in Neelankarai
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A dangerous intersection in Porur

Motorists want the Karampakkam Main Road-Arcot Road junction widened
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Plan to shift two ration shops dropped

The announcement follows a series of representations by the T. Nagar Residents Welfare Association
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Footpath on Ekkatuthangal bridge still in a shambles

Four months ago, it was opened up for laying utility cables
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Genuine Broaster Chicken offers a range of fried chicken in Visakhapatnam

Genuine Broaster Chicken at Siripuram offers fried-chicken lovers multiple choices

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Salem submitted the largest number of checklists to the global Great Backyard Bird Count

The global Great Backyard Bird Count has a winner among districts and counties. And it is Tamil Nadu’s Salem

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Jaipur Rugs’ collaboration with Matteo Cibic goes to Milan

With rugs featuring moustachioed men and sun dials, Italian designer Matteo Cibic takes local traditions for an international spin

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Water wars

As Chennai braces for one of its toughest summers, Nidhi Adlakha writes on how you can help conserve the precious resource

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Congress ready for alliance with AAP in Delhi alone: Chacko

The Congress officially made it clear that an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will not materialise if it insisted on seats in Haryana and Punj
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Gujarat HC sets aside BJP MLA’s win from Dwarka Assembly, orders byelection

In a serious blow to senior BJP legislator Pabubha Manek in Gujarat, the High Court has set aside his election from Dwarka Assembly seat and ordered
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Congress accuses Smriti Irani of ‘falsifying’ educational records

Smriti Irani, in her affidavit, claimed she didn’t complete graduation. But in the affidavit filed during 2014 general elections, she had reportedly claimed that she had graduated from the Delhi university in 1994.
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Preliminary inquiry against Mulayam Singh Yadav, sons closed in 2013: CBI to SC

Mulayam Singh Yadav had said the petition against him and his family was filed in 2005 and the CBI and the Income Tax Authorities did not find anything adverse.
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Goa CEO directs ROs to monitor compliance over criminal record publicity by AAP, NCP candidates

Goa Chief Electoral Officer Kunal has directed Returning Officers (ROs)/Magistrates in Goa to monitor compliance of criminal record publicity by two
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‘Why is Sharad Pawar silent on the issue of two PMs,’ Narendra Modi asks in Ahmednagar

Targeting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar yet again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remarked as to why Mr. Pawar had alli
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IPL 2019 | When Dhoni lost it!

Thrills are aplenty this IPL. So are controversies. There was one on Thursday night too, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, where a dramatic final over sa

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IPL 2019 | Dhoni let off with 50 per cent fine after angry reaction to umpire’s call

In a rare instance, Dhoni, who was not even meant to be on the field of play, lost his cool

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‘Why is Sharad Pawar silent on the issue of two PMs,’ Narednra Modi asks in Ahmednagar

Targeting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar yet again, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remarked as to why Mr. Pawar had alli
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Afternoon tea at Chennai’s Taj Connemara

At the Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge, expect the theatre of high tea with a topping of a cocktail or two
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Rama Navami: The purpose of Ramavataram

Rama’s valour and prowess have been described by Valmiki and Tyagaraja in the form of slokas and songs

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Meenakshi Lekhi moves contempt plea against Rahul Gandhi’s remarks on Rafale deal

Supreme Court agrees to hear the BJP MP’s plea against Congress president on April 15
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Dalai Lama discharged from hospital

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, who was admitted to a private hospital in Delhi with a chest infection four days ago, was on Friday dischar
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Kerala anti-corruption watchdog indicts former director DGP Jacob Thomas in bribery scandal

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) Kerala, late on Thursday indicted its former director Jacob Thomas for conspiracy, corruption and bid
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Parting advice

The Kurukshetra war ends and Krishna is back in Dwaraka. Brahma and the celestials praise Him. Brahma says, “You have been on the earth for 125 years.

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The purpose of Ramavataram

Rama’s valour and prowess have been described by Valmiki and Tyagaraja in the form of slokas and songs

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Rama Navmi: Lord Rama is the connecting link between Valmiki and Tyagaraja

Excerpts from SVK’s articles comparing Valmiki and Tyagaraja

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Imageries of lotus and light in Raghavayadaveeyam

In Venkatadvari’s Raghavayadaveeyam, each verse when read from beginning to end is about Rama and when read from end to the beginning, it is about Krishna

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Rama’s appeal goes beyond religion

Literature transcends faith in the eulogy of this hero

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IPL 2019 CSK vs RR: Chennai Super Kings stun Rajasthan Royals with an incredible last-ball win

Dhoni leads from the front, becomes first captain to register 100 wins in the competition; Santner seals it with a six off the final delivery

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Sharing dugout with Sourav a lot of fun: Ponting

Rivals-turned-teammates, Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly have been working together this season to help Delhi Capitals achieve an impressive finish i

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Ramkumar enters last eight

Paes-Paire combination shocks Marach-Oswald duo

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Leader Bottas wants to make the gap ‘bigger’

Hamilton’s Mercedes teammate says the landmark 1000th race too close to call

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Francis passes away

Was a noted motorsport photographer

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Tanveer’s career on the rise

Since making his international debut in 2017, motorcycle rally rider Abdul Wahid Tanveer has been making steady progress. Competing in the Enduro clas

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Coach Mansher impressed with Kynan, Prithviraj

Is of the view that the return of Manavjit will strengthen the chances of the Indian trap shooters

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Coppell comes down hard on Super Cup

ATK coach cites unprofessional organisation and loss of credibility

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Tickets going for king’s ransom on resale market

Four-day pass priced at more than $14,000

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Harshal out of IPL

Ahead of its away match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens here, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on Thursday informed that pacer Har

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Smith, Warner got away with murder: Ambrose

The Australian duo of Steve Smith and David Warner “got away with murder” and should have been banned for two years for their roles in the ball-temper

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Barcelona edges past Manchester United

Suarez’s strike deflects off Luke Shaw before crossing the line; Ronaldo scores in Juventus’ draw against Ajax

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | RR vs CSK scorecard

Table-topper Chennai Super Kings is looking unstoppable at the moment.

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General election live | NRC, infiltration, corruption are the major issues in LS polls in WB

Here are the day’s election-related developments at a glance.
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Give info to ECI on each donor, each electoral bond in sealed covers: SC orders political parties

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi said the issue of electoral bonds and their lack of transparency is a "weighty" one and requires in-depth hearing.
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Khushboo slaps a man for alleged misbehaviour at rally

The video, which has now gone viral in the social media, shows Ms. Khushboo slapping the man.
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Taliban declare start of spring offensive amid talks with US

The Taliban now hold sway over half the country after a relentless 17-year war, America’s longest.
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IMF chief global growth slowing and many countries struggling with high debts

Now is not the time for the “self-inflicted” economic wound of trade wars, the head of the International Monetary Fund is warning.
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Shock at arrest of deputy’s son in black church fires

21-year-old Holden Matthews is now the lone suspect in the torching of three African American churches in and around Opelousas, Louisiana.
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Over 150 veterans write to President over politicisation of armed forces

The veterans referred to the “unusual and totally unacceptable practice” of political leaders taking credit for military operations like cross-border strikes.
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Bombing at open-air market in southwest Pakistan kills 16

Police chief Abdur Razzaq Cheema says Friday’s bombing took place near a residential area where minority Shia Muslims live.
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Six die as lorry and minivan collide in Anantapur

Six persons died, eight others grievously injured when a mini van and a container lorry collided head-on at Yerraguntlapalle village on Kadiri-Madana
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Pentagon defends India’s ASAT test, says country is concerned over “threats” in space

The test made India the fourth country in the world after the US, Russia and China to have the ASAT capabilities.
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‘Reciting Hanuman Chalisa is not soft Hindutva’

Recitation of a verse from Hanuman Chalisa by Congress candidate Mithun M. Rai during his campaign cannot be considered as the party’s soft Hindutva p
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‘BJP will not hesitate to seek vote in the name of PM Modi’

The BJP has no hesitation in seeking votes for its candidates in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for making Mr. Modi Prime Minister for a sec
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‘Congress has promoted only casteism, unbridled corruption’

‘Congress always divided people on the basis of caste during the time that it was in power at the Centre’
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Dalai Lama says he feels almost normal as he leaves hospital

The 83-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader spoke after he was discharged on Friday. He had been hospitalised on Tuesday after leaving Dharmsala to consult with doctors in the capital.
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2020 hopeful Kamala Harris says she owns gun for protection

She says she supports “smart gun-safety laws,” such as universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons.
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Heavy security in place in Kozhikode ahead of PM’s visit

Narendra Modi to address Vijay Sankalp rally on Kozhikode beach today
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China trying to create its own globally decisive naval force through BRI: Pentagon

The BRI focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe.
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Turnout of Totos, enclave dwellers exceeds 80%

Disregarding the isolation and underdevelopment Totos, a particularly vulnerable tribal group whose population is only 1,600 concentrated in the Alipu
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‘This election critical for the people’

Veteran communist leader says freedom is at stake
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Morning digest: Jet Airways suspends west-bound international flights, Julian Assange convicted, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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Capital district has 27.14 lakh voters

Skating rally, motorbike rally in city from tomorrow to create voter awareness
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Trump administration reviewing its assistance to Pakistan: USAID

In September, the Trump administration cancelled $300 million in military aid to Islamabad for not doing enough against terror groups like the Haqqani Network and Taliban active on its soil.
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When Sabarimala becomes the main campaign issue in Pathanamthitta

Amicus curiae report on floods gives new turn to electioneering
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In Kozhikode, a campaign undone by a sting and its aftermath

Channel expose on Raghavan simmers in electioneering
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Hillary Clinton: Assange must ‘answer for what he has done’

WikiLeaks’ publication of Democratic emails stolen by Russian intelligence officers during the 2016 election season hurt Clinton’s presidential campaign.
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How candidates are beating the heat

Many of them are literally sweating it out
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3,000 people join hands on bridge

Call for 100% voting in the April 18 Parliamentary and Assembly elections
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Dal Khalsa demands reinstatement of Punjab IG

Days after Inspector General of Police Vijay Pratap Singh, a member of the Special Investigation Team probing the 2015 sacrilege and police firing inc
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VVIP chopper case: ED files status report

On alleged media leak of supplementary chargesheet filed in the case
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‘We don’t discriminate against women’

Men bleeding from injury also denied entry: temple trust
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Rustic, but with a fresh charm

Delhi-based Deeba Rajpal is in town to entertain food styling enthusiasts with secrets of this ever-evolving subculture

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Meals on wheels

Food trucks are getting gentrified, one five-star hotel and upmarket neighbourhood at a time, reports Mini Ribeirio

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Brunching under the jackfruit tree

Advertising professional turned chef Rajat Mendhi is reclaiming the city’s open spaces, one picnic at a time, says Shirin Mehrotra

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Of fish curry and backwaters

India has a special place in travel vlogger Alex Chacon’s heart

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