The Hindu: 04/15/19

Monday, April 15, 2019

Villagers demand better facilities

About 50 residents of V. Mangamalpatti in Peraiyur taluk came to the Collectorate here on Monday and submitted a petition demanding basic civic infras
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Cash-for-vote complaints on the rise

ThoothukudiThe number of complaints on cash-for-votes has been on the rise at the Election Control Room over the last few days.With only two days left
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Mobilising crowd to the beat of chenda melam

Troupes were used by various parties during campaigning
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Manohar Parrikar’s son Utpal slams Sharad Pawar for comments on Rafale deal

Sharad Pawar had said that the Rafale deal was ‘not acceptable’ to the late Manohar Parrikar and therefore he resigned as Defence Minister
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Top news of the day: SC seeks Rahul Gandhi's explanation on 'chowkidar chor hai' remark, Indian squad for World Cup 2019 announced, and more

Here are the important news stories of the day
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Voters can use one of the 11 documents

All those who figured in the electoral rolls could exercise their franchise in the April 18 elections even if they did not have Voter ID card (EPIC),
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Can you travel across Chennai in less than 100 bucks?

We travel down the coast, hopping on and off every form of public transport in Chennai. Can we complete the journey with just ₹99?
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Geared up for free and fair polling: DEO

District Election Officer and Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao on Monday said all arrangements had been put in place for free, fair and peaceful polling
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How Madurai's Pudumandapam comes alive during Chithirai festival

The iconic Pudumandapam in the heart of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, has come alive with the colours of Chithirai, this year, after remaining closed for mon
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‘Release water for 10 days’

From Manimuthar dam to save standing crops: farmers
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Had Rafale been inducted on time, Balakot result would have been even more in our favour: Air Chief Dhanoa

Dhanoa says air power is most sensitive to technological change
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The ‘Game Of Thrones’ fandom prepares for battle

The eighth and last season of ‘Game Of Thrones’ is underway — here’s how some settled into their own iron throne and are indulging in the regalia and gore

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PM’s brother campaigns for BJP candidate

Pankaj Modi, younger brother of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is campaigning for BJP candidate Nainar Nagendran, who is contesting from Ramanathapuram
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Voters can use one of the 11 documents

All those who figured in the electoral rolls could exercise their franchise in the April 18 elections even if they did not have Voter ID card (EPIC),
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Can you travel across Chennai in less than 100 bucks?

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Fast Car wins Sims Park Cup

Fast Car, ridden by Sai Kumar, won the Sims Park Cup, the main event of the races held here on Monday (April 15). The winner is owned by Mr. R.R. Pra

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Geared up for free and fair polling: DEO

District Election Officer and Collector K. Veera Raghava Rao on Monday said all arrangements had been put in place for free, fair and peaceful polling
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How Madurai's Pudumandapam comes alive during Chithirai festival

The iconic Pudumandapam in the heart of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, has come alive with the colours of Chithirai, this year, after remaining closed for mon
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‘Release water for 10 days’

From Manimuthar dam to save standing crops: farmers
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Had Rafale been inducted on time, Balakot result would have been even more in our favour: Air Chief Dhanoa

Dhanoa says air power is most sensitive to technological change
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Single mother Ruby Beauty on how she found bodybuilding

Chennai’s Ruby Beauty tells us how she picked herself up from the lowest point to become a bodybuilder

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Arjuna Award-winner Nisha Millet on why swimmers must start young

A chat with swimmer, Arjuna Award-winner and competitive trainer Nisha Millet on the importance of starting young, and the future of the water sport in India

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The grandparents’ guide to the summer holidays

Psychologist-vetted, grandparent-tested ideas to play and bond, over summer

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Chennai Royal Riders Motorcycle Club rides for mental health awareness

What happens when an avid bikers’ club takes a road trip with a mental health NGO to raise awareness

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Matrimony, powered by machine-learning

Finding a sweet spot between dating apps and matrimonial websites, Banihal, a match-making platform uses Artificial Intelligence

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Investing in one another

Be each other’s ‘emotional bank’

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A narrative of hope

The Handel Manuel Chorus presented an evening of Lenten music with a blend of drama and spirituality
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SC to hear on April 22 BJP MLA Pabubha Manek’s plea challenging HC order invalidating his election

The Gujarat HCon April 12 set aside the election of Mr. Manek for submitting a defective nomination form and ordered by-election for the seat.
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Indian World Cup squad analysis | Current form, skills may have clinched it for Rahul, Karthik

Most of the players picked themselves and the few lingering questions were specific to some spots, particularly that of the No.4 batting slot and the second wicketkeeper

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A bit surprised at Rishabh Pant’s omission, says Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar said Vijay Shankar, who made it to the squad for his “three-dimensional qualities”, will be a very useful player for the team.

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Easter houses of Delhi

The revelry that follows after 40 days of a fast

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Dravidian parties have preserved poverty in TN: Kamal Haasan

Makkal Needhi Maiam president Kamal Haasan on Monday accused the two Dravidian parties of ‘carefully preserving’ poverty in the State for the past 50
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German prosecutors press charges against former Volkswagen CEO Winterkorn

Four other executives are being charged, the prosecutors office said in a statement.
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India to see normal monsoon in 2019

Last year, in April, the IMD had forecast "normal" monsoon rains but India saw below normal rainfall.
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From the hills of Sa Pa

Anavila Misra will bring to Hyderabad her summer collection, in which she infuses the ethos of Sa Pa tribes of Vietnam in a contemporary mode

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Water, water, everywhere

Harnessing rainwater and recycling grey water can reduce our dependence on tankers. Kalpana Ramesh, who bats for the ‘Save 10K Bores’ campaign, explains how

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The curious case of the ‘best’ and ‘ideal’

With the different kinds of diets and exercises, what exactly can be recommended for weight loss?

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India to see normal monsoon

Last year, in April, the IMD had forecast "normal" monsoon rains but India saw below normal rainfall.
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Water, water, everywhere

Harnessing rainwater and recycling grey water can reduce our dependence on tankers. Kalpana Ramesh, who bats for the ‘Save 10K Bores’ campaign, explains how
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Here's why Rahul Dravid cannot vote on April 18

Dravid was roped in by the EC for the voters’ awareness campaign during the Karnataka assembly elections in May last year.
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Yogi attacks Rahul, Naveen for contesting from second seat

Leaders not confident of winning, says Uttar Pradesh CM
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Indian squad for World Cup announced; Pant, Rayudu out

All-rounder Vijay Shankar and Dinesh Karthik were included in the World Cup squad.

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ECI restrains Yogi Adityanath and Mayawati from campaigning over the next few days

The restriction on the two leaders starts from 6 a.m. on Tuesday.
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Will give a date for Rafale review, says CJI Ranjan Gogoi

Only 14 working days left before court closes for summer vacation.
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Watch Modi biopic fully this time, SC tells ECI

Chief Justice Gogoi asks for report in sealed cover by Friday
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Country heading towards coalition government, says Siddaramaiah

He said the mood of the country is clearly in favour of bringing in a UPA government to reject communal and divisive forces.
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South Korean president calls for 4th summit with Kim Jong un

Mr. Moon met Mr. Kim three times last year and also brokered nuclear talks between Washington and Pyongyang following tensions created by North’s nuclear and missile tests and the exchange of war threats between Mr. Kim and President Donald Trump.
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SC to test ECI claim of toothlessness against hate speech

CJI threatened to have CEC in court in half hour; notices issued for hate speeches in only 3 cases for 2019 elections
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Shashi Tharoor suffers injuries during a temple ritual in Thiruvananthapuram

Shashi Tharoor is currently kept under observation and will be subjected to a MRI scan to rule out internal injuries
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Easter in the houses of Delhi’s history

Delhi has been no stranger to the revelry that follows the 40 days of Lent

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1 dead, 2 injured in Dharavi scaffolding collapse

One person died and two others sustained grievous injuries after the scaffolding of an under-construction building collapsed in Dharavi late on Sunday
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Rafale verdict: Supreme Court seeks Rahul Gandhi’s explanation on contempt plea

The bench further said the explanation by Mr. Gandhi has to be filed on or before next Monday and the matter will be heard on April 23
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‘Ayahs’ insert pebbles into student’s private parts

Madhapur police registered a case against two women supporting staff of a private school for allegedly inserting pebbles into the private parts of a t
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IPL 2019: Inconsistent KXIP eye revival against rejuvenated RR

Kings XI slipped to number fifth spot after suffering back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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IPL 2019: We are believing we can win the title, says Shreyas Iyer

Invited to bat, Delhi posted 155 for seven and then returned to bowl out Hyderabad for 116 in 18.5 overs.

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Smith, Warner return for Australia's World Cup tilt

Smith, Warner return after completing ball-tampering bans; Batsman Handscomb drops out

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Tiger Woods wins Masters for first major title in 11 years

Fallen hero, crippled star, and now a Masters champion again.Tiger Woods rallied to win the Masters for the fifth time on Sunday, a comeback that goes

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IPL 2019 | DC vs SRH: Rabada, Paul and Morris do the job for Capitals

After a good start, the Sunrisers lose the plot as the middle order fails again

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Royal Senate for Sims Park Cup

Royal Senate runs with a good chance in the Sims Park Cup (1,100m), the main event of the races to be held here on Monday (April 15). 1. KARAIKUDI PL

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IPL 2019 | MI vs RCB: Jolted Mumbai will be wary of Royal Challengers

When Mumbai Indians travelled to Bengaluru in the first week of IPL-12, the clash between outfits led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma lived up to its

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World Cup squad to be named on April 15

A little over two months ago, when the team for the five-match home ODI series against Australia was decided, the choice of Rishabh Pant at the expens

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IPL 2019 | CSK vs KKR: Chennai Super Kings continue with their winning ways

After Imran Tahir has the Knight Riders’ batsmen in a bind, Suresh Raina guides the defending champion home

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Singapore Open: Momota and Tzu-ying are champions

Japan's Kento Momota withstood a barrage of smashes from Indonesia's Anthony Sinisuka Ginting to rally for a thrilling 10-21, 21-19, 21-13 victory in

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Euro Leagues: Sterling does it for Man City

Visitors rarely looked troubled against Crystal Palace

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Osteopathy comes to India

The complementary therapy that is practised abroad, now has takers in our country

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Iraq seeks to reclaim leadership role, status in Arab world

President Barham Salih told in an interview last month that it’s “time we say we need a new political order ... in which Iraq must be an important pillar.”
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NCW issues notice to Azam Khan over his remarks against Jaya Prada

The video of Mr. Khan making the “abusive” remarks was doing rounds on various social media platforms.
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BJP’s Khordha zone president shot dead Odisha’s Khurda

Kalu Khandayatray, BJP candidate for the Khurda Assembly seat, was standing near him but escaped unhurt.
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Give the manga a rice: An ode to manga sadam

Laced with mustard, here is a rice dish that celebrates the best thing about Indian summers
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Ivanka Trump honors victims of Ethiopian air crash

A total of 21 United Nations staffers and 12 aid workers were killed last month when the Boeing 737 Max crashed minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa en route to Nairobi. All 157 people on board died.
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Mahathir says Chinese contractor will help run new rail link

The project was revived last week after the contractor, state-owned China Communications Construction Company Ltd., agreed to cut the cost by one-third to 44 billion ringgit ($10.7 billion).
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Karnataka PU results out; pass percentage at 61.73%

Karnataka recorded an overall pass percentage of 61.73% in the second Pre-University (PU) examinations. This is a compared to last year's 59.56 percen
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IMF may delay Pakistan visit as bailout talks continue

Finance Minister Asad Umar said earlier this month that the mission would visit Islamabad soon after the spring meetings of the World Bank Group, which includes the IMF and an agreement should be signed by the end of this month.
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Pete Buttigieg joins U.S. presidential race, Tiger Woods wins first major title in 11 years, and more news in pictures

10 a.m.Pete Buttigieg joins U.S. presidential racePete Buttigieg, the little-known Indiana mayor who has risen to prominence in the early stages of t
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No plans to run for office but will focus on finding solution to impending care-crisis: Indra Nooyi

Nooyi, speaking at the 2019 Women in the World Summit here last week, warned that there is going to be a massive shortage of about a million caregivers for young children and the elderly in the US in the next couple of years.
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