The Indian Weekender, 14 May 2021

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Friday, May 14, 2020 The Indian Weekender
CROSSWORD FreeDailyCrosswords.com
NO: 68
ACROSS------------,
I) Large school of fish 39) Impel
6) Emulate a picador 40) Throw, as a coin
10) Pastrami source
41) In other words, in Ovid's
14) Bay of Naples isle
words
15) Account of incidents or 42) It gets hot in a bag
events
43) Quick gait
16) Very big birds
44) Historical leader?
17) It comes monthly 45) Word of respect to a woman
20) "No" in France
46) Bacterium
21) Coin introduced on 1/1/99 50) Backward, upon the waters
22) Baby's diversion
53) Cash in Cancun
23) Makes certain
54) Snapshot, in slang
25) Continuity problems 55) Change you shouldn't take
26) Smidge
if offered
27) Man who hit 660 homeruns 58) Forget to include
28) Common title word 59) Pastoral woodwind
31) To remain in abeyance 60) Machete kin
34) Tourist's entry permit 61) They have kids
35) Relative of 16-Across 62) Plant parasite
36) They know their cues? 63) Ream unit
WHATS HIS NAME?
14
17
2 3 4 5
18
6 7
15
8 9
19
B Carl Cranb
10 11 12 13
16
May 1st
DOWN
I) Vista
2) Fire extinguishing gas
3) Begins the bidding
4) Compass line
5) Book review types
6) Agitates
7) Cinco de Mayo snack
8) "Sting like a bee" athlete
9) Breach of trust
10) Financial burdens
11) Put off
12) Calm in a storm
13) Lighthouse locale
18) Kicked oneself for
19) Sharp barks
24) Affording benefit
25) Struggles for air
27) In the_ of (among)
28) "God shed His grace on_"
29) Term on terrycloth
30) Division for Orioles
31) Touch borders with
32) Covert transmitting device
33) Pond organism
34) Sound of acceleration
35) Actress Winona
37) Haphazardly
38) Anny branch until July 1947
43) Truck weight without fuel or load
44) Galileo's birthplace
45) Track & field get-togethers
46) Donnybrook
4 7) Editorialize
48) Place for stagnant water
49) Showy success
50) Physicist's study
51) Foolish oaf (Variant spelling)
52) Barbershop request
53) Conspiracy
56) Kimono belt
57) Ebenezer's exclamation
ANSWERS CROSSWORD NO: 68
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ACROSS------------,
May 1st
DOWN
I) Large school of fish 39) Impel
I) Vista
6) Emulate a picador 40) Throw, as a coin
2) Fire extinguishing gas
10) Pastrami source
41) In other words, in Ovid's 3) Begins the bidding
14) Bay of Naples isle
words
4) Compass line
15) Account of incidents or 42) It gets hot in a bag
5) Book review types
events
43) Quick gait
6) Agitates
16) Very big birds
44) Historical leader?
7) Cinco de Mayo snack
17) It comes monthly 45) Word of respect to a woman 8) "Sting like a bee" athlete
20) "No" in France
46) Bacterium
9) Breach of trust
21) Coin introduced on 1/1/99 50) Backward, upon the waters 10) Financial burdens
22) Baby's diversion
53) Cash in Cancun
11) Put off
23) Makes certain
54) Snapshot, in slang
12) Calm in a storm
25) Continuity problems 55) Change you shouldn't take 13) Lighthouse locale
26) Smidge
if offered
18) Kicked oneself for
27) Man who hit 660 homeruns 58) Forget to include
19) Sharp barks
28) Common title word 59) Pastoral woodwind
24) Affording benefit
31) To remain in abeyance 60) Machete kin
25) Struggles for air
34) Tourist's entry permit 61) They have kids
27) In the_ of (among)
35) Relative of 16-Across 62) Plant parasite
28) "God shed His grace on_"
36) They know their cues? 63) Ream unit
29) Term on terrycloth
30) Division for Orioles
31) Touch borders with
32) Covert transmitting device
33) Pond organism
WHATS HIS NAME?
B Carl Cranb 34) Sound of acceleration
1 2 s H 3 S 0 4A L 6 S1 1 1 1 s 7T A 9B b E l 31 35) Actress Winona
37) Haphazardly
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A L E 38) Anny branch until July 1947
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1 1 43) Truck weight without fuel or load
L E C T k I C I T v B I L L 44) Galileo's birthplace
2 45) Track & field get-togethers
0 E u A T L E 46) Donnybrook
47) Editorialize
48) Place for stagnant water
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49) Showy success
50) Physicist's study
ISA 3R EA 51) Foolish oaf (Variant spelling)
52) Barbershop request
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56) Kimono belt
57) Ebenezer's exclamation
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HITORI NO: 68
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).
SUDOKU SOLUSIONS AND ANSWERS NO: 68
50 51 52
55
56
57
58
60
61
63
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What country has the longest coastline in the world?
2. What is the capital of Malta?
3. What country is the newest in the world to be recognised
by the UN?
4. In which UK city would you find the river Clyde?
5. What is the oldest recorded town in the UK?
6. If you travelled to the city of Volgograd, which country
would be in?
7. What is the name of the largest river to flow through
Paris?
8. What did Ceylon change its name to in 1972?
9. What is the most populous city in the US state of
Illinois?
10. What is the highest mountain in Britain?
11. The world’s first national park was established in 1872
in which country? A bonus point for the name of the
park…
12. What is the capital of Peru?
13. Mount Vesuvius casts a shadow over which modern
Italian city?
14. There are three US states with just four letters in their
name: can you name them?
15. What is the currency of Sweden?
16. To what country to the Canary Islands belong?
17. What is the capital of Canada?
18. How many states are there in Australia?
19. What African country has the largest population?
20. Constantinople and Byzantium are former names of
which major city?
Answers: 1.Canada, 2.Valetta, 3.South Sudan (2011), 4.Glasgow,
5.Colchester, 6.Russia, 7.The Seine, 8.Sri Lanka, 9.Chicago, 10.Ben Nevis,
11. USA, Yellowstone, 12.Lima, 13.Naples, 14.Utah, Iowa, Ohio,
15.Swedish Krona, 16.Spain, 17.Ottawa, 18.Six – New South Wales,
Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia,
19.Nigeria (190 million), 20.Istanbul
14 May to 20 May 2021 | By Manisha Koushik
ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20)
You are likely to excel in your current
endeavours. A task given on the professional
is likely to prove a cake walk and will provide
you an opportunity to give your best. Plans for
overseas travel may be in their final stages, so
pack your bags and fly off! Those working on
a commission basis may find the week most
profitable. There is much that you want to tell lover, so find the
right opportunity. Health remains excellent. Lucky number: 5 /
Lucky colour: Green
TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20)
The more hours you put in, the more will you
be able to get out of it and this will be reflected
in your sterling performance at work. Whatever
you desire on the romantic front is likely to get
fulfilled. Parents will be most supportive and
will go out of their way to fulfill your desire.
Some of you are on the verge of becoming
financially independent. You enjoy the best of health. Love life is
likely to brighten. Lucky number:2 / Lucky colour: Yellow
GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21)
You will find someone who was shying away
from you more open and friendly. Find out why.
There is a good chance of meeting someone
important who will help you with your career.
Networking is likely to bring you nearer to your
professional goal. You are likely to go out of
your way to help out a friend or relation and win
a lot of praise. Those undertaking a long journey
will make it in good time. Lucky number: 3 / Lucky colour:
Maroon
CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20)
You may wish for a change, but nothing seems
to indicate that in your current situation. Some
of you are likely to enjoy your stay with a friend.
A family elder will be most understanding and
support you in everything you do. A social
gathering promises to make you the star of the
evening! Young couples and those young at
heart will be able to share intimate moments with their partners.
Monetary problems are set to vanish. Lucky number: 1 / Lucky
colour: Purple
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
available for consultations online as well. E-mail her at support@askmanisha.com or contact
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LEO (JUL21-AUG 20)
Obliging someone who is useful to you is important,
so don’t let up on this. Someone is likely to take
a great deal of interest in what you have to offer
on the business front. Those performing well are
likely to get full credit for their work. Accolades
and congrats may pour in for something you have
achieved. You are likely to get socially active and
renew many relationships that have cooled over the years. Lucky
number:11 / Lucky colour: Indigo
VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23)
You cannot afford to gloss over the essentials
at this juncture, so get down to it right away.
Attempts to come into the good books of an
important person on the professional or academic
front will partially succeed. Financial situation
is likely to improve for some. A family outing
will prove to be fun. Something that you desire
on the social front will be yours. Your romantic
endeavours are likely to bring positive results. Health remains
satisfactory. Lucky number: 22 / Lucky colour: Magenta
LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23)
Desire to break free and indulge in some
pleasurable activities may not get fulfilled and
frustrate you. At work, you may find the ‘in’ tray
perpetually full. Ignoring a senior’s advice may
get you in all sorts of trouble on the academic
front. A family elder may not be as supportive
as you had believed. Those in love may find it
difficult to spare time for a meeting. Suitable
lodging that fits the pocket may not be readily available. Lucky
number:6 / Lucky colour: Orange
SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22)
Being overconfident may be your undoing at
work, so curb this tendency, if you want to
avoid embarrassment. Health of those unwell
is likely to deteriorate and may require extra
care. An opportunity may be wasted just
because you couldn’t get your at together on
the professional front. Chances of being made
a scapegoat for something you haven’t done
look bright. Love life may not be a bed of roses. Spouse may remain
cross with you over an issue. Lucky number: 8 / Lucky colour:
Grey
SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21)
Someone’s firmness will ultimately benefit
you, so don’t have apprehensions about his or
her intentions. Stars on the romantic front look
strong, so those looking for love should double
their efforts! Financially, you will be able to work
towards enhancing your earnings. Adhering to
an active life and controlled diet will be enough
to find you hale and hearty. You will manage to deal with a man
management issue tactfully. You will have your say in a property
matter. Lucky number: 3 / Lucky colour: Cyan
CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21)
Calling the shots at home is indicated, as you
manage to take certain things in your hands.
Your popularity is set to rise on the social
front. Things go your way on the professional
front. Excellent showing on the academic front
will put you on the forefront. Spouse will be
supportive and will be with you in thick and
thin. Financially, you will be much better poised than before. You
remain fit and energetic. Love life is most fulfilling. Lucky number:
9 / Lucky colour: Turquoise
AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19)
This is the time to return the favors to someone
who had been kind to you in the past. You are
likely to tighten your belt for an impending
job that may affect your career. Don’t ignore
someone’s advice, as it is for your own good.
You may become overly sensitive to the opinion
of others and spoil your week. Chances of
strengthening the bonds with those you are
causally acquainted with cannot be ruled out. Lucky number: 1 /
Lucky colour: Pink
PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20)
This is an exciting week when you will be
socially much in demand. Sweet taste of success
is likely to linger for long on the professional or
academic front. Your excellent performance is
likely to bring you to the notice of those who
matter. You will be cool and calculating where
money is concerned, as you earn as much as
possible. Good dietary control and an active life will ensure that
you retain good health. Lucky number: 4 / Lucky colour: Lemon