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18 TIME OUT Friday, June 4, 2020 The Indian Weekender CROSSWORD FreeDailyCrosswords.com NO: 71 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: 71 FreeDailyCrosswords.com 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 1 1 1 c A p R I ;- A L E 38) Anny branch until July 1947 M u s 1 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 AV 49) Showy success 50) Physicist's study ISA 3R EA 51) Foolish oaf (Variant spelling) 52) Barbershop request -------- DPL3hYERS 53) Conspiracy s D 56) Kimono belt 57) Ebenezer's exclamation 5 AAM I 5 5 TERN 5t> s ---+-----,l---+-- 5 THREE D tl LL AR 1i I LL bMI T 5 bBOE 1>ANGA 6nilOMS 6f.111 TE 6 sHEE T HITORI NO: 71 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: 71 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 4 June to 10 June 2021 | By Manisha Koushik ARIES (MAR 21-APR 20) Your style of working in an unobtrusive manner is likely to come in for praise from superiors. A much anticipated function is likely to prove most entertaining. Your pleasing manners and a balanced approach to problems will endear you to someone important on the academic front. Past investments are likely to give handsome returns. Those new to an exercise regime will be able to gain immense benefits. You are likely to win lover’s sympathy over an issue. Lucky No.:8 / Lucky Colour: Violet TAURUS (APR 21-MAY 20) You may find yourself off mood in this week, but don’t let it make you get on the wrong side of people who matter under any pretext. A misunderstanding over a trivial issue will be clarified, before it spoils the domestic environment. Newlyweds or those newly in love will get a chance to enjoy total bliss. You will need to keep expenses within limits in a new project. This is a good week for youngsters to organise a trip. Lucky No.:1 / Lucky Colour: Light Green GEMINI (MAY 21-JUN 21) Luck is likely to shine for those who have applied for a house or a plot. Those ailing for sometime will show positive signs of recovery. Dark clouds gathering on the academic front for some will dissipate soon without causing much damage. An overseas deal promises to bring some great opportunities. Payment awaited is likely to be released soon. Space out your meetings with partner to keep the flames of passion alive. You may plan on an overseas journey. Lucky No.:4 / Lucky Colour: White CANCER (JUN 22-JUL 20) Lover may appear most unaccommodating and may not even do your bidding, so find out why. Home finances may need to be dealt with a firm hand. Planning something for the house may get you and spouse totally involved. Paying back a loan may become a priority, so start cutting corners. Some of you may enjoy a night out with friend or lover. Dealing with rumours at work will be important. Health needs all your attention in this week. Lucky No.:5 / Lucky Colour: Peach 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 at +91-11-26449898 Mobile/Whatsapp: +91-9716145644 • www.askmanisha.com LEO (JUL21-AUG 20) A lot of enjoyment is in store for those planning a vacation. A financial boon is expected and may bring you into big money. You will be able to relax and let your hair down in this week. Those worried about the outcome of something important should bury their fears, as luck is on their side. You will maintain good health by eating right and remaining active. An exclusive evening out with lover will prove most enthralling! Lucky No.:7 / Lucky Colour: Green VIRGO (AUG 23-SEP 23) Getting a pat on the back for good performance at work is possible and will motivate you to give in your best. Someone you like on the romantic front is likely to give positive signals. Those in marketing and retail will manage to easily achieve their targets. A new colleague may give you good advice on investment. Help from a stranger may save you from a tight spot. Buying an expensive item or jewellery at bargain price is possible. Lucky No.:8 / Lucky Colour: Maroon LIBRA (SEP 24-OCT 23) There is no need to be impulsive in a matter that is not urgent. An average week is foreseen. Efforts to achieve much at work seem difficult due to some unforeseen circumstances. Don’t be callous on the financial front as incurring loss cannot be ruled out. Your tendency for impulse buying needs to be curbed. Getting ticked off by a parent or family elder can spoil your mood. Something you have eaten may not agree with your system. Lucky Number:3 / Lucky Colour: Pink SCORPIO (OCT 24-NOV 22) This week turns out well, but may become tiresome in the end, due to non-cooperation of people at work. Those new in their jobs may have to strive harder to make their mark. Arrears you had been waiting for long are likely to be received. For those desiring changes on the home front may have to take the initiative themselves. A break from the routine is indicated, but it will be in some official capacity. Lucky No.:11 / Lucky Colour: Violet SAGITTARIUS (NOV 23-DEC 21) Your persuasive powers will compel all to get into the spirit of the moment in something you have planned on the social front. Fun time is foreseen for those spending time with friends. Those experiencing a cash crunch can heave a sigh of relief, as money flows in soon. This is the week when you can venture forth to ask for a personal favour from higher ups at work. An excellent week is indicated for students. Lucky No.:4 / Lucky Colour: Purple CAPRICORN (DEC 22-JAN 21) Those facing a cash crunch may end up depleting their savings. Your success in an independent project may be short-lived, as it may fail to meet the quality or some other criteria. Domestic front may experience turbulence, as spouse or woman of the house may not be in the best of moods. Staying the night out without adequate reason can get some youngsters in trouble. Ego clash with lover is likely and threatens to turn the relationship sour. Lucky No.:6 / Lucky Colour: Chocolate AQUARIUS (JAN 22-FEB 19) Starting something new on the professional or business front bodes well for you. There will be ample opportunity for bettering your grade on the academic front. Those feeling depressed are likely to find positivity entering their lives once again. Fear hanging over you like the Damocles sword regarding monetary situation is likely to evaporate, as money comes from unexpected sources. Family will be supportive and do much to keep you entertained. A leisure trip is indicated. Lucky No.:5 / Lucky Colour: Sea Green PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 20) The magic of thinking big can do wonders for your current professional situation, so start the process of getting into the good books of superiors by working smart. Encouraging words from the family will be a big morale booster in achieving something difficult on the academic front. On the financial front, you may find yourself quite lucky in this week. Relationship gets a boost, as lover seems extra lovey-dovey! You may enjoy perfect health by remaining regular in workouts. Lucky No.: 2 / Lucky Colour: Electric Blue
The Indian Weekender Friday, June 4, 2021 FEATURES 19 Top yoga poses to practice every day Crescent Pose, aka High Lunge I can’t imagine a yoga practice without this perfect standing pose. Crescent Lunge my go-to for opening my hips and psoas, encouraging space in my chest, and feeling powerful on my feet. Beginner You’ll see newer students struggling for balance in this pose. Easy fix. Look down. Odds are your feet are too narrow. Make sure your front and back foot are hip-width apart. This will widen the stance and allow you to balance. Intermediate There’s a tendency to lean forward in this pose which is often caused by pitching in your lower back or tightness in the psoas connected to your back leg. Bend your back knee as much as you need to for mobility in your pelvis. Draw the front crest of your pelvis up to neutral (like a bowl full of kombucha that you don’t want to spill) and gently draw your back leg toward straight. It may not fully straighten, but this is a stronger posture. Advanced Try adding the element of a backbend/dropback in your upper body. Follow the rules you’ve read so far and then reach your arms overhead interlacing all the fingers except for your thumb and index. Keep the base of the neck relaxed as you lift your heart up and curl your upper chest. Draw an imaginary line along the ceiling going up and back. Garland Pose Four-Limbed Staff Pose Chaturanga Dandasana Chaturanga is one of the most common postures in Vinyasa yoga—but also one of the most abused. Students tend to rush this pose, cheating its alignment, which with repetition can lead to injury. Check out my pointers below to revisit this foundational posture and begin treating it as its own pose instead of a transition. Beginner Many people don’t have the strength and/or body awareness to perform this posture with good alignment. I recommend most students learn this pose with their knees down. Focus on drawing the lower belly up to prevent dumping in the lower back. Keep your elbows Malasana This beautiful squat is one of my all-time favorite poses. Malasana releases the lower back, opens the hips, and turns the practitioner into a cute little nugget. Explore variations and tips on how to make this pose easier or how to go deeper. Beginner It’s common for beginners to struggle with dropping their heels to the ground. Make sure in tight to your ribcage and stacked above your wrists. Intermediate Have the eye of the tiger! Gaze forward the entire time to prevent rounding in the upper back (we always want to look down here, look forward!) Draw the shoulder heads back and focus on extending your heart as you lower so the elbows stay over the wrists instead of falling behind the heels of your hands. Advanced Use full breath! People love to fly through this pose. Take a full inhale in Plank and a full exhale to come into Chaturanga. Don’t transition out of it until your exhale is complete. to spin your heels in and toes out, as well as to widen your stance. If it irritates your knees to drop into a full squat, sit on one or more blocks. Intermediate Step up the hip-opening element of this pose by incorporating your arms. Lean forward to wiggle your upper arms to the inside of your legs. Draw your palms together in front of your heart and push your heart into your thumbs. This will naturally encourage external Extended Triangle Pose Utthita Trikonasana Trikonasana. Such a classic standing pose! We live in a world where standing poses are often ignored, but this one is part of my regular practice come rain or shine. It is a glorious way to release your lower back, strengthen your core, and expand your body (and mind). Beginner Students tend to collapse their lower body trying to get their hand or palm to the ground. Skip that step and place your palm either on a block outside of your shin or on your shin below your knee. This enables you to even out through both sides of your ribcage creating even length in the trunk of your body. Intermediate It’s so easy to get sassy in this pose! Most people stick out their butts (pitch in their lower backs) and puff their ribs. Focus on corseting your ribcage in (wrapping the bones towards your midline) and keeping your lower belly engaged and lifted to create space in your lower back. Advanced The final step is taking both of these tips and looking down. You want to line your torso up with your front leg (most students lean toward the inside). Can you keep both sides of your waist even, ribs in, belly engaged and lower back long as you lean back? rotation and give you that extra ahhhh moment. Advanced Full Malasana is traditionally performed with the feet together, knees wide, and the torso in a forward fold with either the arms extending or wrapped behind the heels. You typically see this pose done with feet wider than the hips (which is still my personal favorite to release my back and hips after a long day). • To be Continued Next week
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