Saturday, April 20, 2019

HC team inspects irrigation channel

A two-member Madurai High Court Bench-appointed team inspected the Kodagan Channel near here following a case filed in the Court accusing the official
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Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa makes winning start; Lovlina, Deepak enter quarters

On Sunday, all eyes will be on Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal (52kg) as he begins his challenge against Taipei’s Tu Po-Wei.

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As water level drops, shutters of Papanasam dam may be shut

This may hit residents of Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi and Virudhunagar districts
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MaalGaadi in Chennai: makeover this summer

Shining the spotlight on three new brands making their Chennai debut at MaalGaadi

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First Madras Miscellany by S. Muthiah, on November 15, 1999

A chronicler of Chennai's history and heritage, Mr. Muthiah a passed away on April 20, 2019.

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IPL 2019: Quinton de Kock half-century propels Mumbai Indians

Making most out of the reprieve De Kock helped his team reach 50-run mark in 6.5 overs.

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Royal Currency primed to score

Royal Currency, who is in fine trim, may score in the Nilgiris 1000 Guineas (1,400m), the first Classic of the season to be held here on Sunday (Apri

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Israel to honour late Lt. Gen. JFR Jacob

A Jew, Lt. Gen. Jacob is known for negotiating the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka in 1972 which ended the 13-day war and led to the creation of Bangladesh
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Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale to have ‘bilateral consultations’ in Beijing

Mr Gokhale, who is set to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrives amid signs that China may be reviewing its position on lifting its “technical hold” on listing Masood Azhar as an international terrorist
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A scandal of Hope

A barely known scandal of seventy-five years ago has just emerged from the pages of The Times, London. It focuses on the way Sir Arthur Hope, Governor

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Bhakti mystics: Pearls strung on a thread

The wisdom of the mystics can equip us to face the challenges of today

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JKLF chief seriously ill in NIA custody, says Malik’s family

A spontaneous shutdown was observed in parts of Srinagar on Saturday after the family of banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik disclosed “serious health condi
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ECI bars streaming of web series on Modi till further orders

The web series showcases different stages of the Prime Minsiter's life, from his childhood to becoming a national leader.
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Pragya Thakur gets show-cause notice from Bhopal poll official for derogatory remarks against Hemant Karkare

Ms. Thakur, an accused in the 2008 Malegaon blasts case, had said the late IPS officer falsely implicated her and because of her curse, he lost his life.
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IPL 2019: SRH aims to maintain winning momentum against KKR

The race to play-offs is heating up and both sides know the value of a win on Sunday.

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How people with autism are finding freedom and fame in the creative arts

This year, their art travelled to Kerala for the Kochi Muziris Biennale

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These bamboo water bottles from Assam have caught the imagination of eco-friendly consumers everywhere

It took 17 years for Dhritiman Borah to come up with a product that would make him stand out from the crowd

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Modi amidst a million mutinies

For him, political Hinduism is a way of returning to a theologically grounded reading of India

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Hard into easy

Neither vulnerable, North deals

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Bhakti mystics: Pearls strung on a thread

The wisdom of the mystics can equip us to face the challenges of today

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How the Buddha became a Christian saint

Like people, stories too often spread out far from their origins, shifting names, generating other stories, which then begin their own migrations

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The Sunday Quiz: This week, it's all about April 21

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

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Sivakarthikeyan wants to make more comedy films after ‘Mr Local’

Directed by M Rajesh, Mr Local, which releases on May 17, has Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara in the lead
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ECI bars streaming of web series on Narendra Modi till further orders

The web series showcases different stages of Mr. Modi’s life, from his childhood to becoming a national leader.
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The Mall Crawl

The better ‘ambience’? Two friends from eShe Magazine fight it out

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More to bread than justbutter

A peek into the 119-year-old Brea Bakery that has been doling out a variety of cakes and breads since 1900

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Hey, sole sisters

Meet the siblings who have made our traditional hand-crafted juttis go trotting across the globe

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Pragya Thakur’s remarks on Hemant Karkare: EC to issue notice

The Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to issue a notice to 2008 Malegaon blasts accused and BJP candidate from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur for
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IPL 2019: Buttler returns home, unavailable for Rajasthan Royals for rest of season

Jos Buttler’s absence is a big blow to the Rajasthan Royals, no doubt.

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IPL 2019: Steve Smith replaces Ajinkya Rahane as captain of Rajasthan Royals

Smith is expected to be available until May 1 but by then, the team would have played majority of its league games.

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | RR vs MI scorecard

Steve Smith on Saturday replaced Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan Royals skipper.

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Notes from Freiburg

Is this German city the green utopia nobody told me about?

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Eating flowers in Pipili

Ma turned milk into curd, whey into chhena, mangoes into pickle, and flowers into fritters and curries that added variety to our diet

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IPL 2019: CSK aims to seal play-off berth against RCB

Dhoni missed the game against SRH due to a stiff back but will probably be fit for the game on Sunday.

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Abu Dhabi terror module arrests: NIA takes 3 into custody in Hyderabad

Searches were conducted in three locations in connection with an Abu Dhabi terror module of Islamic State busted in 2016.
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Mamata Banerjee can go to any extent for appeasement politics, says Narendra Modi

Mr. Modi said that Ms. Banerjee should stop asking for evidence of the Balakot airstike
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Bed Prakash Agarwalla, BJD candidate from Odisha’s Patkura Assembly constituency, passes away

Sitting Biju Janata Dal legislator and candidate from Patkura Assembly constituency Bed Prakash Agarwalla died at a private hospital here on Saturday
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Fielding Pragya a reply to those who called Hindu civilisation 'terrorist': PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi defends the fielding of Pragya Singh Thakur, who is out on bail in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. She is set to contest the Bhopal seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections against Congress candidate Digvijaya Singh.
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AAP says no to alliance with Congress just in Delhi

Since the Congress refused to a tie-up with the Aam Aadmi Party in Haryana and Punjab, the AAP has said an alliance with the party only in Delhi is not possible
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Hearing allegation of sexual harassment against him, CJI Ranjan Gogoi says judiciary cannot be made a scapegoat

In an ‘extraordinary’ court session, he says "things have gone too far".
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Pandya, Rahul fined ₹20 lakh each for their sexist comments

The Supreme Court-appointed Ombudsman had issued notices to Pandya and Rahul earlier this month to appear for deposition for their controversial comments on ‘Koffee with Karan’.

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‘The Jo’burg 50 was as good as 150’

Pujara attributes success in Australia to pre-series training

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How helmets have influenced modern batsmanship

Wearing protective headgear has altered the craft of batting, but the fundamentals remain as relevant and important as ever

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IPL 2019: Kohli & Co. weather a Rana-Russell assault

RCB skipper’s pyrotechnics, which lands him a fifth IPL century, sets the stage for the visitors’ win

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Weak in the middle, admits Amre

Krunal goes gaga over Hardik

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Satish, Sonia in quarters, three others in last-16

Commonwealth Games silver-medallist Satish Kumar (+91kg) and the fast-rising Sonia Chahal (57kg) entered the quarterfinals on an all-win opening day f

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Punjab has the edge: Hesson

Delhi lost seven wickets for nine runs in that game in a remarkable collapse with Sam Curran being the wrecker-in-chief for Punjab.

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Services to meet Punjab in final

Services will face host Punjab in the Santosh Trophy final at the Guru Nanak Stadium here on Sunday.In Friday’s semifinals, Services overcame a spirit

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Arsenal and Chelsea in semifinals

The English sides will take on Valencia and Eintracht respectively

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Friendly fire for Barty, Azarenka

Halep keen to guide Romania in first final

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Bajrang keen to showcase new techniques

Asian wrestling championships to be held in China from April 23

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On-fire Durant ensures Warriors don’t slip

No dramatic turnaround for Clippers

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Monte Carlo tennis: Medvedev shocks Djokovic to reach semifinals

Rafael Nadal had to battle to reach the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters for the 14th time.

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Injuries and poor preparation could hurt India

Chief coach Bahadur Singh predicts 20 medals

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | KKR vs RCB scorecard

The lack of desired acceleration, coinciding with the exit of Andre Russell, has affected KKR in the last two home matches.

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Rama’s grace enlightens

Kamban shows Vali as a highly realised soul at the moment of death when he recognises Rama as the Supreme Lord incarnate, said Sri Mathivannan in a di

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Scores of worshippers march in Vizag to mark Good Friday

A ‘Good News Rally’ was organised by the ‘Life Changing Revival Centre’ of P.J. Stephen Paul Ministries on the occasion of Good Friday. Scores of memb
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Despite publicity blitz, voter turnout in Tiruchi falls by more than 2%

Compared to 2014 general election
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Two Corporation school students raring to change equations

Corporation Higher Secondary School in Tiruchi — only one of its kind in the city — has secured 100 per cent pass percentage in the Plus Two examinati
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Perambalur catapults itself to third rank in TN

Secures 95.15 pass percentage in Plus Two examination
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‘Van Dhan’ SHGs proposed toensure better profits for tribals

Idea is to reverse 80:20 margins between middlemen and tribals, say officials
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Good Friday observed with solemnity in Vijayawada

Devotees throng churches to offer special prayers
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Prompt action: railway police restore lost jewels, cash to train passenger

Chennai resident was on her way to Velankanni as part of a group
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Live: General election 2019 | We will forcibly take money from those who looted the country under Modi: Rahul

Here are the day’s election-related developments at a glance.
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Tiruppur and Erode bag first two spots, Coimbatore comes fourth

Coimbatore and Tiruppur rise from third and eighth spots last year
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Dhinakaran elected AMMK general secretary

‘Elevation carried out in consultation with Sasikala and senior leaders of the party’
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Politics creeps into world of dating apps

Some apps are encouraging users to be politically aware and exercise their franchise
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Dakshina Kannada records 77.90 % voting; special security at NITK where EVMs, VVPATs are kept

Women voters outdo men with 78.46 % polling in the district, while it is 77.33 % for the latter
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EVMs sealed in strong rooms at counting centre in Udupi

Tight security arrangements made around the centre
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Militant killed in encounter with security forces in Kashmir’s Baramulla

A militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, an Army official said Saturday. The encounter
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Fire at Chettinad Hospital in Chennai

Fire broke out at Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute in Kelambakkam, early on Saturday.Patients were safely evacuated immediately after the f
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Combination of factors contributed to poll day indifference in Bengaluru

Among reasons cited for the poor voter turnout are absence of a 'wave', anti-incumbency, and presence of floating population
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Sanitary pad vending machines a hit at Mumbai Police HQ

Women personnel happy that authorities are taking steps to promote menstrual hygiene, dispel the taboo around menstruation
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Weed festival in Thailand, Sri Lanka hosts new year celebrations, and other news in pictures

 11.00 a.m.Thailand's Buriram celebrates inaugural Pan Ram weed festival Thailand is celebrating its first ever weed festival -- the Pan Ram weed fest
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Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derails near Kanpur, 14 injured

Twelve coaches of the Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed near Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh early on Saturday
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BJP Minister admits party using Balakot air strikes to seek votes

Rao Inderjit Singh lists out development work done in Gurugram in past five years; accuses former UPA govt of lip service
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Morning digest: Electoral bonds benefited BJP the most, traders slam govt. for suspension of cross-LoC trade, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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AAP candidate Chadha to take out roadshow against Bidhuri’s ‘goondaraj’

Party also came out with a report card on the BJP MLA
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Man kills mother for refusing to give him ₹1 lakh, held

66-year-old was battered to death; incident happened in Masuri on Monday
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EC imposes 48-hour ban on Himachal BJP chief

For using ‘expletive’ against Rahul at rally
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High Court seeks report on eight-year-old murder case trial

From State govt and a Karkardooma trial court by May 17
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₹18.82 lakh compensation to kin of road accident victim

Man travelling on a bicycle was killed in head-on collision with truck in Haryana’s Faridabad in 2017
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Consumer forum tells scholar to pay ₹500 for filing ‘misconceived’ plea

Had sought ₹70 lakh from institute for not letting him finish PhD
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Ambala all set to witness straight contest again

Congress’ Kumari Selja takes on BJP’s Rattan Lal Kataria
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Two arrested for renting bikes to snatchers

Efforts on to nab other members of the gang; accused were active in west Delhi
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Band asked to pay ₹20,000 compensation for not showing up at wedding

Groom left without horse, band party; company had taken ₹10,000 advance yet failed to provide services
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Asanas with Bobbi Brown

Bonding over yoga, picking a timeless lipstick and keeping wellness simple... Vasudha Rai recalls her experiences with the make-up mogul-turned-wellness entrepreneur, Bobbi Brown, who was at the India Make Up show this month

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Stitched in gold

From Buddhist thangkas to designer saris, the Gyaser gets a spanking new avataar by Kolkata designer duo Swati Agarwal and Sunaina Jalan.

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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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Spicing up the thattu vadai

Kaethal brings the famous street snack from Salem to the city

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Men’s fashion fluid moment

As established designers experiment with prints and fabric, and emerging names question silhouettes, menswear is gaining a strong new identity

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Champagne’s ‘exclusive’ push

Wine lovers worldwide are disdaining discount labels and moving towards prestige cuvées and single vineyard bubbly. And India is catching up

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Why food should be looked at as art

Luxury dining is not just about experiencing Heston Blumenthal or Andoni Aduriz’s ‘clever’ dishes, but about discovering the chef’s politics and deep thought

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Take home a sapling

...From Puppy’s Bakery all through this month and do your bit for the planet

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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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On the wings of the kathi roll

A little eatery in Fort Kochi that garnered a huge fan following bids adieu

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Re-emergence of the affordable category

What are the main reasons to buy residential real estate this season? Arvind Nandan brings us details of a research-based study

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Will the buyer benefit ultimately?

How the new GST change may actually work against realty in general is what industry expert Ashish Mahajan explains

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