The Indian Weekender, 26 March 2021

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Friday, March 26, 2021 The Indian Weekender
CROSSWORD FreeDailyCrosswords.com
NO: 64
2nd February ANSWERS CROSSWORD NO: 64
SUDOKU SOLUSIONS AND ANSWERS NO: 64
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2nd February
ACROSS------------, DOWN
ACROSS------------,
I) Confront
5) Happy or content
9) Dinner prayer
14) It may let off a little steam
15) Be footloose
16) Plane device, back and
forth
17) High school bookworm
18) Biblical victim
19) Squirrel's snack
20) Modern test subject
21) Limerick's land
23) Muslim greeting
25) Certain pronouns
26) Canny
29) Sales-kit item
33) Mortise mate
35) Spacious window
37) Use a knife and fork
38) Home's opposite
39) Codgers
GEM DANDY
2 3 4
14
17
20
23
33 34
38
6 7
40) Juan's abode
41) Albanian coin
42) Like a rock
43) Buenos_, Argentina
44) Like noisy floorboards
46) Shark's back fin
48) Tucks' partners
50) Floodgate-opening sound
53) Rolling Stones classic
58) "Aye" canceler
59) Allocate
60) Like some bar signage
61) Four times around a
common track
62) Making no sense
63) Uttered
64) Unexpected windfall
65) Some other time
66) Still-active volcano
67) Tolstoy's Karenina
James Q. Ellis
8 11 12 13
DOWN
I) Locates
2) Pro hoops locale
3) Brightly banded slitherer
4) Finish
5) Unit of weight (var.)
6) Ear projection
7) Attest
8) Ai rp ort headache
9) Occurring in small stages
l 0) Certain bias
11) Big deals
12) Baseball legend Yastrzemski
13) It soars over shores
21) Make at work
22) Mislays
24) Ship shout
27) Sweater material, sometimes
28) R2-D2 or C-3PO
30) Gibson garnish
31) Utilize a light ray
32) TAD postings
33) After-bath powder
34) Big-mouthed pitcher
36) "What good would __ ?"
39) Web-footed rodent
40) "So long!"
42) Move along jumpily
43) Pallid
45) "I don't care who"
4 7) Landlocked African nation
49) Sight or hearing
51) Where to make waves?
52) Laughing canine
53) Bannister
54) Bone connected to the triceps
55) Utter like a sheep
56) Good thing to have on a train
57) Kill
61) CEO's degree, often
I) Confront
5) Happy or content
9) Dinner prayer
14) It may let off a little steam
15) Be footloose
16) Plane device, back and
forth
17) High school bookworm
18) Biblical victim
19) Squirrel's snack
20) Modern test subject
21) Limerick's land
23) Muslim greeting
25) Certain pronouns
26) Canny
29) Sales-kit item
33) Mortise mate
35) Spacious window
37) Use a knife and fork
38) Home's opposite
39) Codgers
GEM DANDY
1F 2A 3C 4E
14
1 R 0
LAT
HITORI NO: 64
40) Juan's abode
41) Albanian coin
42) Like a rock
43) Buenos_, Argentina
44) Like noisy floorboards
46) Shark's back fin
48) Tucks' partners
50) Floodgate-opening sound
53) Rolling Stones classic
58) "Aye" canceler
59) Allocate
60) Like some bar signage
61) Four times around a
common track
62) Making no sense
63) Uttered
64) Unexpected windfall
65) Some other time
66) Still-active volcano
67) Tolstoy's Karenina
Al
TN
B James Q. Ellis
96 1k 1A 1c 11:
1
R A D A R
CORN
AV
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OON
N NA
I) Locates
2) Pro hoops locale
3) Brightly banded slitherer
4) Finish
5) Unit of weight (var.)
6) Ear projection
7) Attest
8) Ai rport headache
9) Occurring in small stages
l 0) Certain bias
11) Big deals
12) Baseball legend Yastrzemski
13) It soars over shores
21) Make at work
22) Mislays
24) Ship shout
27) Sweater material, sometimes
28) R2-D2 or C-3PO
30) Gibson garnish
31) Utilize a light ray
32) TAD postings
33) After-bath powder
34) Big-mouthed pitcher
36) "What good would __?"
39) Web-footed rodent
40) "So long!"
42) Move along jumpily
43) Pallid
45) "I don't care who"
47) Landlocked African nation
49) Sight or hearing
51) Where to make waves?
52) Laughing canine
53) Bannister
54) Bone connected to the triceps
55) Utter like a sheep
56) Good thing to have on a train
57) Kill
61) CEO's degree, often
Eliminate numbers until there are no duplicates in any row or
column. Eliminate numbers by marking them in Black. You are
not allowed to have two Black squares touching horizontally or
vertically (diagonally is ok). Any White square can be reached
from any other (i.e. they are connected).
51 52
59
62
65
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. In which part of your body would you find the cruciate
ligament? Knee
2. What is the name of the main antagonist in the Shakespear
play Othello? Lago
3. What element is denoted by the chemical symbol Sn in the
periodic table? Tin
4. What is the name of the 1976 film about the Watergate
scandal, starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman? All
the President's Men
5. How many of Henry VIII’s wives were called Catherine? 3
6. What was the most popular girls name in the UK in 2019?
Olivia
7. Which comedian was the second permanent host of Never
Mind the Buzzcocks after Mark Lamarr? Simon Amstell
8. Which popular video game franchise has released games with
the subtitles World At War and Black Ops? Call of Duty
9. In what US State is the city Nashville? Tennessee
10. Which rock band was founded by Trent Reznor in 1988?
Nine Inch Nails
11. What is the currency of Denmark? Krone
12. Which Tennis Grand Slam is played on a clay surface? The
French Open (Roland Garros)
13. In which European country would you find the Rijksmuseum?
Netherlands
14. How many films have Al Pacino and Robert De Niro appeared
in together? Four (The Godfather Part 2, Heat, Righteous
Kill, The Irishman)
15. What was the old name for a Snickers bar before it changed
in 1990? Marathon
16. Who was the head of state in Japan during the second world
war? Emperor Hirohito
17. What is the smallest planet in our solar system? Mercury
18. Who wrote the novels Gone Girl and Sharp Objects? Gillian
Flynn
19. Which legendary surrealist artist is famous for painting
melting clocks? Salvador Dali
20. Which football club plays its home games at Loftus Road?
Queen’s Park Rangers
26 March to 1 April 2021 | By Manisha Koushik
ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)
You will need to be at your persuasive best to get
what you desire! Family’s support will help you
in thinking bigger thoughts. Someone that you
find harsh on the social front may have a soft
heart, so don’t make opinions in haste. You may
be held responsible for a deed that you have not
committed at work. Financially, you may find
things improving. An exercise routine may look discouraging, but
will help bring you back in shape. Lucky No.:1 / Lucky Colour:
Maroon
TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20)
There is a fifty-fifty chance of getting a break
that you so eagerly want. Some promising
career options may come to those looking for
suitable employment. You will be able to achieve
what your heart desired on the professional
front. A timely loan may save some from an
embarrassment. Raising money for higher
education will not be much of a problem. You are likely to adopt
healthy options to achieve total fitness. Catering to somebody’s
mood is required. Lucky No.: 5 / Lucky Colour: Cyan
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
Don’t get involved in the personal life of others’,
as it may not be appreciated. Vet your profit
making ideas properly or you can get a rude
shock. Those in the creative field may have to
spend sleepless nights in completing something
urgent. Dietary control will be a dire necessity in
keeping your health intact. Lifestyle change may
be needed to keep fit. Your laziness on the academic front threatens
to negate your hard work. Lucky No.: 11 / Lucky Colour: Orange
CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20)
You may have to keep an eye out for the right
indication to resume something at work. A change
of lifestyle is likely to give some immense health
benefits. Those feeling a bit suffocated in the
current profession will need to hold their horses
for the time being. You may not be satisfied with
your financial situation and think out ways to enhance your earning.
Family may not be too eager to let you go and settle someplace else.
Lucky No.: 4 / Lucky Colour: Turquoise
Manisha Koushik is a practicing astrologer, tarot card reader, numerologist, vastu and
fengshui consultant based in India with a global presence through the online channels. She is
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LEO (JUL21-AUG 20)
Someone’s untiring efforts to promote your cause
will help you in creating a niche for yourself.
Your romantic endeavours will be fruitful. You
will manage to turn a business trip into a jaunt
and enjoy it immensely. Getting a job done to
the satisfaction of a senior is likely to give you
a great sense of achievement. You may shortly
own something expensive. Betting or speculation may bring you
into big money. Health remains satisfactory. Lucky No.:18 / Lucky
Colour: Sandy Brown
VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23)
Longing to meet your near and dear ones may
lead to depression. Home front requires your
attention, so don’t neglect it. Those seeking
love will need to be more discerning and seek
compatibility first. Driving down to a friend’s
place is indicated, but do ensure that he or she
is at home. Those selling property may have to
hunt for the right customers for a good bargain. Your focus may
waver on the academic front and affect your performance. Lucky
No.:2 / Lucky Colour: Magenta
LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)
Keep your finger on the pulse of a situation,
if you want to gain an upper hand. You are
likely to become a force to contend with on
the professional front. Higher ups are likely to
repose full faith in you for carrying a project
through. Some of you are likely to enter a
higher pay scale bracket. You will resolve to opt
for a healthy lifestyle in order to remain fit. Romance may come a
knocking for some. Lucky No.:9 / Lucky Colour: Golden
SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)
Some more time may be required for completing
a task, so project it now. You are likely to
shake your lethargy off and go whole hog in
achieving something important on the work
front. Your self-confidence will be apparent
in a presentation and help clinch a deal. Some
of you will succeed in stabilising your income.
Something special is on the anvil for you on the romantic front.
A comfortable journey is envisaged for those travelling by road.
Lucky No.:11 / Lucky Colour: Rust
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)
Your attempts at being extra smart may not
get you the kind of returns you expect. Extracurricular
activities may take a major chunk of
your time on the academic front, but will get you
recognition all the same. You will be able to make
some money on the side by moonlighting or by
some other means. You will find yourself more energetic than usual.
Romance is likely to give immense pleasure to some. Love to be
loved. Lucky No.: 5 / Lucky Colour: Teal
CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21)
Something that you have been entrusted with on
the professional front may not get completed in
time. A rival may attempt to tarnish your image
on the social front. You may feel reluctant to
join a group of health nuts and miss out on a
chance to get back in shape. Travel may have
its share of woes this week, so be careful. You
will need to become more socially active by
meeting people more often. Lucky No.:18 / Lucky Colour: Indigo
AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19)
Some of you may begin to plan for a vacation,
after something important is over. Arranging a
party or a function at home is most likely for
some. There is a good chance of catching the eye
of someone who makes your pulse race! Planning
an overnight picnic to the countryside is likely
and will prove most exciting. Incomplete work
may need to be completed before you leave office , so pull up your
socks right in the morning! Lucky No.:4 / Lucky Colour: Dark
Grey
PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)
Luck shines on those hunting the job market.
Cordial relations with everyone may become an
asset on the professional front. Higher studies
may beckon and make you enroll in a prestigious
institute. Lover may make this week special for
you by doing something you enjoy the most. A
vacation is in the offing, so pack your bags for
somewhere exotic. You will be able to overcome a cash crunch by
pre-empting the situation. Health remains excellent. Lucky No.: 7
/ Lucky Colour: Yellow