The Hindu: 04/26/19

Friday, April 26, 2019

A wait for drinking water free of sewage contamination

Mandaveli residents now depend on private suppliers; Metrowater is working towards identifying the source of the problem
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Dead tree leaves a scar on footpath

Logs of wood have not been cleared from this area in Egmore
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An app to bridge the gulf of silence

It offers a form of sign language that seeks to bring the rest of the world closer to the hearing-impaired
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Why we need family farmers

Not only will they give you access to clean food, but your patronage will help them practise sustainable agriculture. It’s a win-win

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Pedestrians and WWD scenarios

On the side of Durgabai Deshmukh Road, where the vehicular movement is towards Raja Annamalai Puram, wrong-way driving is rampant. Motorists coming fr
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Chennai roads are rife with Wrong-Way Driving — that is the prevalent term in the English-speaking world outside India for what we call “driving in the wrong direction”. The Germans call it geisterfahrer. No matter what we choose to call it, it is an immense threat to the safety of road users, as it raises the spectre of deadly head-on collisions. And so, we have to draw attention to it wherever it shows up. Here is the first of a three-part exercise by The Hindu Downtown to map Chennai in terms of roads where this problem is rampant. We expect our readers to join the initiative by writing to downtownfeedback@thehindu.co.in about roads in their localities where they encounter this problem
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A park where you pay and relax

A facility maintained by the Cantonment Board, it enjoys great patronage from residents of Pallavaram and surrounding areas
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Flight of the Amur falcon

Prabha Nair’s book So Long, Amur Falcon, the first children’s book published by BNHS, narrates how hunting grounds in Nagaland turned into a haven for the migratory bird
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Madhuvanthi Narayan’s experiments with Hindustani music

Hindustani music gets a modern flavour in Madhuvanthi Narayan’s music video, ‘Jaunty Jaunpuri’, the first work of her Mellow Series
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Braille magazines for the visually-challenged in Madurai

The Indian Association for the Blind in Madurai comes out with two monthly magazines in Braille for the visually challenged that carry stories contributed by the people from the community
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In Varanasi, Modi asks party workers not to be complacent

After filing nomination papers, he also exhorts them to post a historic pro-incumbency wave for his government
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U.K. court further remands Nirav Modi in custody till May 24

During the brief procedural hearing on Friday, Mr. Modi appeared by video link from Wandsworth Prison.
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Curbing insurgency in Northeast my biggest achievement, says Rajnath Singh

The Union Home Minister asserts that BJP will come back to power with a thumping majority as people want good governance.
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Fire on INS Vikramaditya claims officer's life

He was leading the firefighting efforts; the fire broke out as the ship was entering the harbour in Karwar, Karnataka.
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Flight of the Amur falcon

Mano’sMadurai

JC Art Gallery’s audio tour lets you admire artist Manohar Devadoss’s painstakingly-detailed sketches of the city, while he narrates their story in his deep voice

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For a masonry pier foundation

Though laying the foundation is the first task at site, it should be the last decision to be taken, says architect Sathya Prakash Varanashi

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Bring in light, and some style

The shape and size of the windows can totally transform the look of a building. By Nandhini Sundar

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The clickety-clack of typewriters are here to stay

In an age of computers, typewriters are still going strong in Thiruvananthapuram, as many head to typewriting institutes to hone their skills. The Fort Technical Institute, one such institute, turns 100

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Experience the taste of Punjab at Visakhapatnam’s The Gateway Hotel

Get a taste of the unapologetically rich and fiery fare of the famous Punjabi dhabas at The Gateway

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Untold stories of the world of courtesans

Experiences with the under-recognised repositories of art and culture

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A concern that Indian languages are losing space: Nityananda Misra

Investment banker and author Nityananda Misra talks about his latest book on the Kumbha Mela, and about his engagement with the Sanskrit language in modern times

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More strings to their bows

Shivanjali presents Jaalam, a concert in which the Sunshine Orchestra and Aravind Bhargav will perform together
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Overwhelming response for literacy programmes in Kerala

Three such initiatives are launched to make an impact in the lives of the tribal people
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PepsiCo offers conditional settlement to Gujarat potato farmers

PepsiCo wants farmers to give an undertaking that they will not use its registered variety; or they must enter the company’s collaborative farming programme
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The clickety-clack of typewriters are here to stay

With silver, Divyansh secures India’s fourth Olympic quota in shooting

In fact, he missed out on the gold medal by just 0.4 points, which eventually went to China’s Zicheng Hui, who shot 249.4.

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Gujarat court convicts Asaram Bapu’s son Narayan Sai in rape case

The Sessions Court in Surat will pronounce the sentence on April 30.
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Nirav Modi, Mehul Choksi’s luxury cars fetch ₹3.29 cr at auction: ED

Twelve vehicles were auctioned off
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IPL 2019: Royals, Sunrisers begin life without key overseas recruits

Things will get tougher for both teams after the departure of Australians — Warner and Royals skipper Steve Smith — next week.

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Asian Boxing championships: Amit Panghal continues golden run; silver for Bisht

This was Panghal’s maiden international competition since moving up to 52kg from the 49kg division earlier this year.

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Sri Lanka Easter bombings: Police chief resigns as Sirisena blames security establishment’s failure

Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara resigned over failures which led to the attacks on three hotels and three churches on Sunday that claimed 253 lives.
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What’s on-board this food truck?

Marriott On Wheels is traversing 6,761 kilometres across six cities and four States in 40 days. It will be in Madurai on April 30
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What is Bach flower therapy all about?

One of the 30 registered practitioners in India, Sharmee Divan explains how she helps people fight their emotional imbalances with Bach flower therapy

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Sundaram Ravi named among 22 match officials for World Cup 2019

The opening match between hosts England and South Africa at The Oval will see three World Cup winners officiating.

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Russell has scored the maximum percentage of runs in sixes in the history of IPL

The numbers show that the Jamaican’s 2019 IPL season so far has no equal in the tournament’s history

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What’s on-board this food truck?

Marriott On Wheels is traversing 6,761 kilometres across six cities and four States in 40 days. It will be in Madurai on April 30

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Belt and Road Initiative has entered a new era of transparency: China

China on Friday announced that the financial model for funding projects under its flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) had been revamped, counteri
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A much ignored MTC stopover?

Commuters at the Fortis Malar Hospital bus stop (towards Light House) on Durgabai Deshmukh Road have asked the Metropolitan Transport Corporation to d
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Pay-and-use toilet sought atThiruvanmiyur bus terminus

It’s a long-standing issue, one that affects even the MTC staff working at the facility
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Trays you’ll love

Teja Lele Desai lists seven innovative ways to use them

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Residents seek reservation counter at Velachery MRTS station

Such a facility will benefit surrounding localities, which include Madipakkam and Pallikaranai
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In camps, farmers follow the ducks they breed

The tiresome business has brought some prosperity, but many wish they could settle down.
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Key road in Mahalingapuramin need of speed-breakers

In the absence of a speed-breaker, two intersections on Mahalingapuram Main Road are unsafe. Residents say that minor accidents are occurring frequent
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Rahul Gandhi’s flight to Patna experiences ‘engine trouble’, returns to Delhi

This is not the first time Congress president Rahul Gandhi’s plane has experienced trouble mid-air.
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A question of safety for pedestrians

Ashok Nagar residents want two-way traffic system restored
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Sri Lanka says Easter attack leader died in hotel bombing

Police said on an official Twitter account that Mohamed Zahran, the leader of local militant group National Towheed Jamaat known for his vitriolic extremist speeches on social media, had been killed in one of the nine suicide bombings.
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SC refuses to interfere in ECI stay on Modi biopic

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to interfere in the stay ordered by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on the public screening of “PM Narendra
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SC stays inquiry commission proceedings into J Jayalalithaa’s death at Apollo Hospitals

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the proceedings of an inquiry commission set up to probe the death of then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalith
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Will approach all our World Cup games like we do against India: Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed has said that his team will approach every match of the upcoming World Cup like it does against arch-rivals India. In

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A field of her own: bringing football to bring girls from marginalised communities

Non-profit collectives like Parcham have worked with authorities to create an exclusive sports ground for girls from marginalised communities in the city

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Swimmer Likith achieves ‘B’ standard for Worlds

Claims gold in a time of 1:02.02

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IPL 2019: Parag and Archer’s knocks eclipse Karthik’s brilliant effort

Rajasthan Royals lives to fight another day; Varun Aaron justifies inclusion with a splendid initial burst to put Kolkata Knight Riders on the backfoot.

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Williams keeps Clippers in the hunt

Durant comes second best as Warriors suffer an upset; Harden leads series win over Jazz

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‘We can’t do much now apart from just win games’

A few guys have stood up, made runs and taken wickets in big situations: Stoinis

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Premier League football: Man City takes derby honours

Wolves stun Arsenal

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Rahane signs up for Hampshire

India batsman Ajinkya Rahane has signed up with English county side Hampshire. He becomes the first Indian to represent Hampshire.Rahane will feature

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Three State units toe the Lodha line

Three State units have submitted their compliance reports to the Committee of Administrators (CoA).It is learnt that Karnataka, Maharashtra and Barod

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Advani reigns supreme

Beats back Ehsan Heydari’s spirited challenge

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Asian Athletics championship: Gomathi brings home a pleasant surprise

Javelin thrower Shivpal and hurdler Jabir qualify for World championships

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Steyn out of IPL

Royal Challengers Bangalore paceman Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the IPL with a shoulder injury. The 35-year-old South African, who had only recen

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Live: Indian Premier League 2019 | KKR vs RR scorecard

It now rests on Dinesh Karthik to lead by example in hauling the side out of its crisis.

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Grenke Chess Classic: Anand holds Caruana, stays in lead with Carlsen

The action will resume on Friday at Baden Baden where the last four rounds are scheduled.

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ISSF shooting World Cup: Indian mixed teams strike golds

It was Bhaker and Chaudhary’s second World Cup gold in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event.

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Kshetra and Kshetragna

In chapter 13 of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna refers to the body as kshetra (field), said Valayapet Ramachariar in a discourse. Kshetragna is the o

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Tribute to the tawaif

A day-long symposium of talks, screenings and performance brings alive the mujras and magic of India’s courtesans and questions the social stigmas attached to them

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It’s only a thought

Let it not disturb your equilibrium

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3 blasts at Tata Steelworks plant in UK

At least three blasts were reported at the UK’s largest Tata Steelworks plant in Port Talbot, injuring two persons, according to a media report. The
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First time pro-incumbency wave in country: PM Modi

Pro-incumbency wave is being witnessed for the first time in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told party workers on Friday before filing his
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SC directs RBI to disclose information on bank inspection report under RTI

The Supreme Court Bench has directed the RBI to review its policy on information disclosure relating to banks under RTI, saying it is “duty bound under the law”.
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Belt and Road forum begins in China, security tightened at Chennai railway stations, and more news in pictures

10 a.m.Belt and Road forum begins in ChinaPresident Xi Jinping promised Friday to promote high financial standards for China’s infrastructure-buildin
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China's Xi defends Belt and Road project, India skips event

India for the second time skipped the event in protest against the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a key component of the Belt and Road that passes through the disputed Kashmir held by Pakistan and claimed by it.
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KSTRC bus collides with tempo in Alappuzha; 3 killed

Three persons were killed and 11 others sustained injuries when a tempo traveller collided with a KSRTC bus on National Highway 66 at Kanichukulangar
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Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lights up with Sri Lanka flag

Apart from the Burj Khalifa, iconic landmarks in Abu Dhabi also lit up with the colours of Sri Lanka’s national flag, Khaleej Times reported.
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Sri Lanka toll revision grim sign of bombings force

"Many of the victims were badly mutilated... There was double counting," the health ministry said in explaining the new death toll of 253, down from 359 announced on Wednesday.
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Karnataka government yet to fix fees for professional courses

Private college managements demand hike in fees
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Use of solar pumpsets on the rise

Use of solar pumpsets and rooftop solar systems is on the rise in institutions, including hospitals, hotels, and educational institutions, in the city
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Sri Lankan police looking for 140 with Islamic State links: President

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena said on Friday police are looking for 140 people believed to have links with the Islamic State group over
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Live | General Election 2019: First time pro-incumbency wave in country, says PM Modi

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance
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Air Canada says its Boeing 737 MAX jets grounded until at least August

Air Canada has said that its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX jets will remain grounded until at least August 1, pushing back a previous estimate for their re
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Tangedco cracks the whip

No power for buildings that encroach on waterbodies
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Peak power demand in Chennai falls off earlier highs

Captive power generation and industries shifting out cited as reasons for demand not crossing 3,000MW.
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Scared refugees in Negombo flee homes

They came fleeing persecution in their countries and are now being treated as adversaries
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Biden called law professor over 1990s harassment hearing

Ms. Hill, a law professor, confirmed the call to The New York Times but also said Mr. Biden stopped short of an apology, saying she was not convinced he accepts the harm she says he caused her and other harassment victims.
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