The Hindu: 05/01/19

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Delay in starting four-lane work irks road users

Sharp curves, narrow bridges and culverts cause frequent accidents on Tirunelveli - Tenkasi highway
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Fact-finding team for tough police action against child abusers

Says SC residents of Ariyalur village live in constant fear
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Congress honest in propagating dynastic rule and corruption, says Modi

Narendra Modi also referred to controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik to target the Congress.
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US military action in Venezuela 'possible': Pompeo

‘The President has been crystal clear and incredibly consistent. Military action is possible’
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3,000 policemen to be deployed in Aravakurichi

Director General of Police (Elections) Ashutosh Shukla on Wednesday said that more than 3,000 police personnel would be deployed for security arrangem
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UN designates JeM chief Masood Azhar as global terrorist

In a huge diplomatic win for India, the United Nations on Wednesday designated Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrori
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Bypoll candidates declare assets

DMK candidate C. Shanmugaiya has declared total assets worth around ₹1.11 crore, while the AIADMK candidate P. Mohan has declared assets worth ₹2.36 c
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Fish prices up as catch dwindles

With the catch coming down as boats were warned not to venture into the sea following Cyclone Fani alert, prices of fish has increased in the market h
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Woman, two children killed as gas cylinder explodes

The children were having breakfast when the accident happened
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Making your play: Rise of sports centres in Bangalore

How mushrooming of pay-and-play arenas and sports apps are making more people take up sports

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Liverpool aims to spoil Messi’s Champions League dream

Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool are ready to end Lionel Messi’s Champions League mission by beating Barcelona in the semi-finals.Messi has been r

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Odisha braces for Cyclone Fani

Model code of conduct suspended in coastal districts, trains cancelled, administration readies to rescue
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Cyclone Fani: INCOIS warns of damage along east coast

Its Ocean State Forecast Operations Centre is issuing warnings to approximately three lakh users, mainly fishermen, along the east coast - Odisha, West Bengal and Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts of Andhra Pradesh
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Water level

The level in the Papanasam dam on Wednesday stood at 16.70 feet (permissible level is 143 feet). The dam had an inflow of 8.63 cusecs and 54.75 cusecs
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Under TMC rule, mother, motherland and people are suffering: Amit Shah

Mr. Shah says Mamata is supporting those who wish to divide the country; he insists that Ms. Banerjee must clear her stance on Omar Abdullah’s demand for a separate PM in Kashmir
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In the driver’s seat

S Sumija, the only woman driver at the Coimbatore District Collectorate, did not immediately get a vote of confidence from her employers. But all that is in the past
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What was that again?

When a rufous treepie ‘fixed’ a morning snack with makeshift tools
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CMRL suspends three workers for sabotage

They had deserted the work place and halted the trains by giving false critical command in the signalling system.
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As sharks swim overhead

The city’s new aquarium claims to be India’s largest and is home to lobsters, stringrays and painstakingly sourced indigenous fish
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A palace for students

A century ago, Bella Vista palace in Hyderabad was cocooned in luxury. Today, academicians study in its majestic rooms
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Julian Assange sentenced to 50 weeks in prison for bail breach

Assange took refuge in Ecuador's London embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden.
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GST collection scales record high of ₹1.13 lakh crore in April

Total number of summary sales return GSTR-3B filed for the month of March up to April 30 stood at 72.13 lakh.
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Sacked BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav’s nomination rejected in Varanasi

Mr. Yadav’s counsel said that they will approach Supreme Court over rejection of nomination.
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Justice Subhashan Reddy passes away

Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao ordered the conduct of last rites with State Honours
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Maoist attack kills 15 security personnel, civilian in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli

The blast followed Maoists torching 25 vehicles of a road construction firm in Kurkheda sub-district of Gadchiroli, Maharashtra earlier in the day
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As cyclone Fani approaches, RTGS warns against selfies near the sea

Severe cyclonic storm likely to cross coast between Gopalpur and Chandbali in Odisha on afternoon of May 3
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Maoists torch 25 vehicles of a road construction firm in Gadchiroli on Maharashtra Day

The incident took place at Dadapur in Kurkheda tehsil, Shailesh Balkawade, Superintendent of Police, Gadchiroli said.
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A whole new wallgame: Rise of climbing in Bangalore

There is something about climbing that might make you want to do it again… and again.

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A palace for students

A century ago, Bella Vista palace in Hyderabad was cocooned in luxury. Today, academicians study in its majestic rooms

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Helping the differently-abled women gain independence

Sampoorna, a Visakhapatnam-based NGO, creates employment opportunities for women with disabilities

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Tales from All India Radio Visakhapatnam

K Satyanarayana Murty, Assistant Director Programmes at AIR Visakhapatnam traces the path radio hastaken over the years in the city

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In Delhi’s May Day Bookstore, volunteers chip in to celebrate Labour Day

This Shadipur bookstore, honours workers’ struggles along with a celebration of literature and the arts

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CSK is like a happy family: Mohit Sharma

The cricketer reveals what keeps the men in yellow ticking

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Gone in six seconds from the Macao Tower

What it feels like to launch off the world’s highest bungee-jumping site

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Caster Semenya loses appeal against IAAF testosterone rules

Semenya, a two-time Olympic champion in the 800 metres, will now be forced to medicate to suppress her testosterone levels if she wants to defend her world title in September in Doha.

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Archery Association of India (AAI) president Rao resigns after SC ruling

The latest development would mean that the Indian archers will have a new administrative set-up before the World Championship from June 10.

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Apurvi Chandela is world number one in 10m air rifle, Anjum claims second position

The rifle ace from Jaipur is among the five Indian shooters to have already secured 2020 Olympics quotas.

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What’s your favourite mango? Mylapore fruit sellers share their picks

Alphonso and malgova too mainstream for you? Expand your horizons with some help from the fruit sellers of Mylapore market

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Exploring wildlife, heritage and spirituality in Chambal

The erstwhile haunt of dacoits and a location that has inspired several Bollywood films, Chambal has much to offer, including wildlife, heritage and spirituality

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In the driver’s seat

Gone in six seconds from the Macao Tower

What it feels like to launch off the world’s highest bungee-jumping site

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Four great day trips from Washington DC

Raise a glass of red at Virginia’s vineyards, wander through George Washington’s plantation house or amble along restored 19th-Century neighbourhoods... Discover the early history and culture of the United States

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Chennai experiences the talent of home chefs

From tepache and honey to pineapple-flavoured pani puri, Ministry of Home Chefs II had a lot to pick from

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In Delhi, Andrea's Bar and Brasserie is best for a sunny afternoon

Newly opened in Khan Market, Andrea's Bar and Brasserie takes some part of its menu from its Saket cousin, while infusing it with a lazy feel

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New Zealand Open badminton: Saina suffers shocking loss to world No. 212 Wang Zhiyi

Men’s doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy registered a win over New Zealand’s Joshua Feng and Jack Jiang.

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IPL 2019 | SRH vs MI: Sunrisers Hyderabad face Mumbai Indians sans David Warner in crucial clash

Currently, Mumbai Indians are on third position with 14 points from 12 games, while the Sunrisers Hyderabad are in the fourth spot with 12 points from as many matches

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Delhi High Court issues notice to Jet Airways on plea for refund, alternative flights to passengers

The High Court has also asked the Centre and Directorate-General of Civil Aviation to respond on the plea by next date of hearing on July 16.
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Leave my country alone, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena tells Islamic State

Mr. Sirisena also warned it may be possible Islamic State had launched a “new strategy” by targeting smaller countries.
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Will cooperation pay off for would-be NYC subway bomber Najibullah Zazi?

The cooperation could earn him a far lighter term than the possible life sentence he faces. It might even give him a chance at freedom.
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Masood Azhar terror listing: U.N. Sanctions Committee meets amid positive hints from China

Beijing has said that the vexed issue of designating Azhar as a global terrorist by the U.N. will be “properly resolved”.
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Maoists torch three dozen vehicles in Gadchiroli on Maharashtra Day

The Maoists were in the final stages of observing a week-long protest to mark the first anniversary of 40 of their comrades who were gunned down on April 22, 2018
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IPL 2019: Sunrisers Hyderabad face Mumbai Indians sans David Warner in crucial clash

When biryani takes on puliyodharai

Chennai’s two iconic dishes battle out in a culinary clash

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Will you walk the talk

A few school children get together to see if they can help out a few others who are not as fortunate as them

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Outcome of actions

The churning of the ocean is made possible by the combined efforts of the devas and the asuras with the Lord Himself helping them to achieve the goal,

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New round of U.S.-Taliban talks to start in Doha: Taliban

A new round of peace talks between the Taliban and the U.S. starts on May 1 in Qatar, an official for the insurgents said, as the foes seek an end of
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Four members of Sikh family shot dead in US

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted that she was aware of the crime and did not believe it to be a hate crime.
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Will you walk the talk

A few school children get together to see if they can help out a few others who are not as fortunate as them
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May Day observed, Jet Airways employees continue strike and other news in pictures

11.00 amJet Airways employees continue strike As uncertainty continues over the fate of the shuttered Jet Airways, an employees’ consortium has propo
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Live | General election 2019: Missing in action, Kejriwal to finally begin roadshows today

Here are the day's election-related developments at a glance
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The history of May Day

As for May Day in India, the country witnessed the first celebration of Labour Day in 1923 in what was then Madras.
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A frog’s life

Wildlife filmmakers Vijay and Ajay Bedi present an ode to amphibians through their documentary
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Include one column for transgenders in name change form: HC tells State

Petitioner wants to pursue higher education with new identity
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HC raps BMC for ‘felling’ trees, gives lesson on protecting environment

Orders probe into allegations of hacking of trees in Kalanagar
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We have an alliance with people of Delhi, says Tiwari

The BJP’s North East Delhi Lok Sabha candidate, Manoj Tiwari, took out a roadshow in three wards at Jahangirpuri, Mukundpur and Bhalaswa here on Tuesd
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Missing in action, Kejriwal to finally begin roadshows today

Roadshows are a part of the third phase of AAP’s election campaign
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Morning digest: 2 dead in shooting at University of North Carolina, SC in 2015 had termed ‘frivolous’ plea on Rahul’s citizenship, and more

A select list of stories to read before you start your day.
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