The Hindu: 04/19/19

Friday, April 19, 2019

Serene, stately, inspiring

Church of the Nativity, Singapore boasts of splendid architecture and aesthetic decor, and is a tourist attraction. By Chitra Ramaswamy

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Net zero building, with a zillion ideas

A corporate office with a flight theme on each floor and unhindered connectivity... Nandhini Sundar has details of the seamless merge.

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A place to read

Jaya Neil hopes her initiative of reviving the public library at Cheran Ma Nagar will attract children to flock there and read

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Lack of police presence makes two-way route in Vadapalani chaotic

The section of Arcot Road, between Sarawasthi Vidyalaya school and the junction near the police station in Vadapalani, is experiencing chaotic traffic
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New signal at T-junction in Virugambakkam eases traffic

There is a demand that deployment of traffic police personnel at the intersection be continued as an additional feature as some motorists don’t pay any attention to the traffic lights
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Good Friday observed

Bishop of Thanjavur, Rev. M. Devadoss Ambrose led the special prayers held at Sacred Heart Cathedral here on the occasion of Good Friday.Recitation of
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Marginal rise in Plus Two pass percentage in Thanjavur

The results of Plus Two examinations held in March, which were released here on Friday, threw up a surprise as boys under four different categories of
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BJP distances itself from Pragya Thakur’s comment on Hemant Karkare

“The BJP believes that Karkare died while bravely fighting terrorists. The BJP has always considered him a martyr.”
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Murder case registered in Rohit Tiwari's death

A senior police officer said that the former UP CM’s son’s post-mortem report suggested that the cause of death is unnatural
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Pedestrians jostle for space on Velachery Main Road

They are forced to walk on the carriageway
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Secure pavement on Medavakkam Main Road with bollards

The facility is mostly out of bounds for pedestrians on Medavakkam Main Road
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Keezhkattalai bus terminus turned into a thoroughfare

Impatient motorists drive through this facility instead of waiting at an intersection on Medavakkam Main Road
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Buffet in the Bistro

The revamped Abids Bistro has a mix of food and live music
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Lending ‘vocal’ support for their candidates

With electioneering reaching fever pitch, these microphone wielders in Thiruvananthapuram district are at the top of their voice
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Life after lynching: The widows of Nuh

Nuh is famous as India’s most backward district. It is also where Rakbar Khan and Pehlu Khan were lynched

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Milk of (bovine) kindness

A high-tech integrated dairy farm in Perambalur district believes in keeping its cows happy at all times
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Hasthinapuram wants work on UGD connections to be completed soon

As this exercise is hanging fire, Hasthinapuram residents find the drive through Thirumalai Nagar First Main Road a difficult one
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How to be a book with Human Library

A lot of thought goes into choosing the living, breathing, reminiscing tomes that constitute a Human Library

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A risky ride

A section of Medavakkam High Road is battered posing a threat to the safety of motorcyclists
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He died for treating me badly: Pragya Singh Thakur says about 26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare

She said she had cursed him for treating her “very badly” while she was in custody in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
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Spinners will play a huge role in Kotla, says DC spin bowling coach Samuel Badree

“But certainly the team selection is something to consider going into Saturday’s match against Kings XI Punjab,” he added.

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Fruit cream and fast service

It is quick bites and wholesome desserts at Haji Ali Fresh Fruit Juices

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How to be a book with Human Library

A lot of thought goes into choosing the living, breathing, reminiscing tomes that constitute a Human Library
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Chitlapakkam residents sink new borewells, build sumps

They are doing this in the desperate hope that they will find water
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Inadequate street lights make station road a scary stretch

The lamp posts are spaced nearly 500 metres apart
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Don’t go by the route numbers on this board

At the Music College stopover, information about buses that stop there is largely misleading
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Fruit cream and fast service

It is quick bites and wholesome desserts at Haji Ali Fresh Fruit Juices
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Restored heritage building on Greams Road to get busier

With its fresh-look, the facility is expected to be a one-stop place for all traffic-related issues
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A tail’s tale

How amateur wildlife photographer Kaushik Vijayan’s photos of the Indian Giant Squirrel went viral

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A look at Visakhapatnam’s second-hand bookstores that are succumbing to the digital world

Second-hand bookstore owners in One Town Area wonder how much longer they have before the digital world of books completely swamps them

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‘He died for treating me badly: Sadhvi Pragya says about 26/11 martyr Hemant Karkare

Sadhvi Pragya said she had cursed him for treating her “very badly” while she was in custody in the 2008 Malegaon blast case.
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Residents of Water Tank Road want seized vehicles shifted

They say these rusting machines have been dumped in front of houses
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Oh! What a tussar they weave

Nurturing a lifelong love with tussars, Pradeep Pillai adds his own design IQ to Kanakavalli

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FILA and VegNonVeg drop a new Mindblower shoe

Creative director Abdon Lepcha (FILA) and co-founder Anand Ahuja (VegNonVeg) weigh in on the streetwear collaboration that adds some spice the iconic FILA shoe

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‘Relocate bus stops on Puzhal-Red Hills Road’

Motorists say commuters at the two stopovers cross the busy stretch suddenly, raising the risk of accidents
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Head to the park for pots of water

Poonamallee Municipality ties up with a company and provides water from a vending machine to residents
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A positive summer story

With the support of a few residents of Villivakkam, a father-son duo is renovating a temple tank
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Is this police booth serving a purpose?

Motorists say the facility near SRP Tools junction is only hindering free movement of vehicles
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Priyanka Chaturvedi says it was a battle of self-pride for her

The former Congress spokesperson, who sent her resignation to Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday evening, on Friday joined the Shiv Sena
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Dhoni liked my version of helicopter shot, says Hardik Pandya

“I went to Dhoni’s room and asked him if he liked my version of the helicopter shot. He said it was good”

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Chalk pieces and written messages

A retired teacher continues to write on ‘the black board’ for the benefit of other residents in his locality
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Polling percentage in Tamil Nadu touches 71%

ECI seeks report over incident in Nathamedu in Dharmapuri PC
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This seven-year-old chess whiz is mastering her moves

Kolagatla Alana Meenakshi wins the gold in the Asian Youth Chess Championship, and now dreams of becoming a Grandmaster

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IPL 2019: ‘Host’ of problems for Delhi Capitals ahead of Kings XI Punjab clash

Things have turned out quite differently in their home ground, where they found the pitches far from friendly.

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IPL 2019: Rajasthan looks for double against formidable Mumbai

It will be easier said than done considering Rajasthan’s dismal record at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium.

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Mulayam, Mayawati share stage after decades, praise each other

In her speech, Ms. Mayawati defended her move to join hands with the SP and said sometimes in the interest of the party and people some difficult decisions have to be taken.
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Elections 2019: five tips from across the world on sweeping the votes

This election season, we go behind the scenes to share every political party’s secret plan to bring in the votes and draw a crowd to the polls

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Bowl beauty

How Swiggy’s new venture is taking us back to bed

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HBO asks Donald Trump to refrain from using ‘Game of Thrones’ inspired memes

In response to Mr. Trump’s tweet, the network released a statement asking him to refrain from such activities.
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Scenes from the booths — India Elections 2019, Phase 2, April 18

Second phase of voting in the Lok Sabha 2019 elections took place in 11 States and 1 Union Territory for 95 seats. The scene at voter booths were both endearing and disturbing.
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Pandyas, Chahar shine as Mumbai Indians steamrollers Capitals

The Rohit-led team takes the second spot in the table after its emphatic 40-run victory snapped the host’s three-match winning streak

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IPL 2019: Pandya brothers propel Mumbai Indians

Considering the slow nature of the surface, Delhi will have to bat really well to chase down 169.

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Iranian woman boxer to stay in France after arrest threat in home country

An Iranian woman, who became the country's first female boxer to win an international fight, intends to stay in France, her spokesperson said on Wedne

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Ramkumar, Prajneshenter quarterfinals

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan reached the singles quarterfinals in the $162,480 Challenger tennis tournament on Thursday.Defending cham

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Strong field, but Johnson ready for Doha

Confident of not returning empty-handed from Asian championships

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Irving leads dramatic Celtics fightback against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks and Houston Rockets cruise to victory

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Djokovic cruises into the last eight

Nadal also makes the grade; Medvedev puts out Tsitsipas

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Spurs through after seven-goal thriller

VAR review puts paid to dominant City’s chances; Liverpool makes it after routing Porto

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Saini has proved doubters wrong: Nehra

‘Within two matches, his confidence was high when nobody thought he would do well’

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I strive to be economical: Rashid

Says CSK missed Dhoni; Fleming feels visitor was ‘strangled’

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Workload management more off the field: Karthik

Ahead of KKR’s home match against Royal Challengers Bangalore here, Karthik said skipping matches in the IPL was not the solution.

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan cricket squad, statistics, and fixture

In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, Pakistan begins its campaign on May 31 at Trent Bridge, against West Indies

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IPL 2019 | KKR will look to reverse three-match losing streak

To make the playoffs, Kolkata Knight Riders need to win at least four of their remaining six matches, of which three are at home.

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Through the Cross

Good Friday is the sum and substance of Christianity. Jesus was crucified for the sins of all people of all times. Sin is the defiance of God’s laws,

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Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress

Priyanka Chaturvedi's resignation from Congress comes two days after she expressed displeasure over the party reinstating those who misbehaved with her.
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Hardik Patel slapped by unidentified man at Surendranagar rally

Gujarat’s star campaigner and Congress leader Hardik Patel was slapped by an unidentified man at a public rally on Friday when he was addressing a ga
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Tripura Congress chief slaps IPFT man inside police station

Police arrested the IPFT supporter earlier in the day on the charge of trying to attack the convoy of Congress’ Lok Sabha candidate Pragya Dev Burman, sister of the State party chief, in Khowai on Thursday.
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China backs 'Wuhan spirit' despite differences on BRI

Chinese foreign minister and state councilor Wang Yi stresses that ties between India and China are insulated from their differences on the Beijing led-Belt and Road Initiative
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Child victim of alleged parental torture dies in Kerala

The three-year-old boy was admitted to a private hospital in Aluva after he was found greviously injured following alleged parental torture.
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In unflattering detail, Mueller report reveals Trump actions to impede inquiry

The 448-page report provided fresh details of how U.S. President Donald Trump tried to force Robert Mueller’s ouster, directed members of his administration to publicly vouch for his innocence and dangled a pardon to a former aide to try to prevent him from cooperating with the special counsel.
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