THC-crossword thread-6; 4 ans PP till 4 pm IST

*Starred clues all belong to a common category. There is no definition for these clues.
ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)
12 Pattern of teasing (7)
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)
DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)
12 Crosswords person (10)
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)
22 Support part of the society (4)
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)

Link to grid http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5744710.ece

ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)BREVITY
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)ZIMBO
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)WICKEDEST
12 Pattern of teasing (7)
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)TRACTOR
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)POLITBURO
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)
DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)
12 Crosswords person (10)
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)
22 Support part of the society (4)
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)

ACROSS
6 It’s played by 3-50 per cent of Mordor church — a hum basically (7) MORCEAU
7 Brachylogy is to talk, say, about isotopy often (7)BREVITY
9 Monster created biz mantra (5)ZIMBO
10 Most foul wet decks I scrubbed (9)WICKEDEST
12 Pattern of teasing (7)RIBBING
13 Following one auditor, revolutionary used a fencing acknowledgement (6)TOUCHE
15 Say, Brazilian football club lost top form, then hired Erica (5,8)SOUTH AMERICAN
19 Leading Hungarian attacker sprinted to evade Neymar’s chase (6)HASTEN
20 Spoil vehicle about to be used for tilling (7)TRACTOR
23 Government body built poor constructions (9)POLITBURO
24 Sweeping stroke from midfielder wearing belt (5)SLASH
26 Trainee dingoes found wanting (7)NEEDING
27 Reproduce songs about to be broadcasted (7)ENGROSS

DOWN
1 A strange plant (4)ARUM
2 Ancient banking house applied science to remove brunette’s heart (6)MEDICI
3, 14* Bad glove with uneven design (6,3,9) LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
4 Legendary footballer needs boy to get one Italian spice (8)PEPORINI
5 This can end badly and become a letdown (10)DISENCHANT
6* German footballer (not Italian) found in departmental store (6) MOZART
7* Support finally withdrawn by Henry (4) BACH
8 Stay at terrace to contribute to endless talk (6)YATTER
12 Crosswords person (10)BOOKSELLER
16 Intent is to build a place in China (8)TIENSTIN
17* Present utensil on the radio (6)CHOPIN
18* Indian god’s lacking a … (6) BRAHMS
21 Reserve German police officer was embraced by a Pole (6)ASSIGN
22 Support part of the society (4)RUNG
25 Excited girl enters Goa and returns (4)AGOG

:clap::clap::clap: A puzzle with two themes-musical composers and football!

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6)
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6)
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8)
7 Big Street is wide (5)
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7)
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5)
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6)
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6)
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8)
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7)
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5)
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9)
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5)
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6)
31 Ban lad caught with book (7)
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9)
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)
14 Enlised (6, 2)
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9) HEADACHES
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5) MARSH
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6) ROOTLE
31 Ban lad caught with book (7) BOYCOTT
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9) ALIENATED
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)

Across
1 Note to help instrument player (7)BASSIST
5 Animals don't have time for priests (6) RABBIS
11 Practising without original permit is dishonest (5)LYING
12 Project X included a display to contrast (9)JUXTAPOSE
13 Poster bundle hides a book (4, 2)WANT AD
14 Enlised (6, 2)SIGNED UP
16 Some parrot exercise? (4)ROTE
17 Betels I dig out are eatable (10)DIGESTIBLE
20 Riyadh, a crisis? (3, 4, 3)BAD HAIR DAY
21 Boast about dress (4)BRAG
24 Throw beers out without doubt (2, 2, 4)TO BE SURE
26 Without hesitation, bathed and exposed to view (6) SHOWED
28 Manage a leader's inconveniences at the temple (9) HEADACHES
29 Wetland animal returns to Southern Hemisphere (5) MARSH
30 Dig westwards with shovel to Oregon (6) ROOTLE
31 Ban lad caught with book (7) BOYCOTT
Down
2 Made an ideal ET? (9) ALIENATED
3 Recruit gangster as a show of intent (6)SIGNAL
4 Toni just had a revolutionary Japanese delicacy (4)SUJI
6 A returning north Indian god at top of Himalayan shrine (8) AMARNATH
7 Big Street is wide (5)BROAD
8 Small church has 2.71828 m outside– spire (7) STEEPLE
9 Werewolf returned, had cream (6)FLOWER
10 Formerly, Kimi Raikkonen, we hear, was a tax collector? (9)EXCISEMAN
15 Ranking that woman's curve takes one year (9)HIERARCHY
18 Sausage, uncooked, with a touch of turmeric, split open on the outside (9)BRATWURST
19 Military officer wrecks room (8)MARSHALL
20 Slaughter last of leader's following, except revolutionary (7)BUTCHER
22 Indian fool rejects University, takes up agriculture initially and becomes the enlightened one (6)BUDDHA
23 He's at the heart of Carbon and Methyl Isocyanate? (6)CHEMIC
25 A cry when innerwear's visible outside, initially (5) BRAVO
27 Capital of Sri Lanka's Colombo, ultimately (4)OSLO

:clap::clap::clap: A themed puzzle again!

Sorry I'm not posting clues due to the CW being absent from online edition. The epaper has copyright issues so I cannot get it from there henceforth. Please raise a hue and cry over absence from online edition by writing to readerseditor@thehindu.co.in Let's make ourselves heard.

The hue and cry I could think of raising: my letter to the editor:
Sir,
The cruciverbalists around the world who are diligently, delightfully pursuing the marvellous, mind-stimulating pastime of solving crossword puzzles published in The Hindu for many decades are now seething in rage at the shabby treatment they get from the prestigious newspaper regarding the callous indifference shown to the sentiments and sensibilities of a quiet, educated, refined and patient section of its readers. We are dealt with unwarranted, shocking insults and inconveniences. The insults are many and continuous- the puzzle was being tossed from page to page- it couldn't yet settle down to a safe corner. Irking to a mind with discipline, safely settled to a comfortable habit. The grid square size changed God knows for what reason-the magazine section on Sunday has the luxury of comfortable grids while the local setters' puzzles not worthy enough in your opinion of a decent size. These are minor complaints compared to the recent atrocities- nonavailability of the puzzle online! Outside TamilNadu the paper has no big clientele/readership. Most readers with avid interest in the ancient, high-grade fare offered by the newspaper who happen to live outside TamilNadu are solely depending on the online edition. Why did you decide to deny them their simple, harmless, daily pleasure? Atrocious! A crying shame! And an undeserved injustice done to meek enthusiasts who maintain successful, soul-satisfying, intellectually invigorating blogspots and personal threads in many online sites! If you had some understanding of the type of communal bonding and the mutual aiding of improving general knowledge, if you had an inkling of the kind of intellectual pleasure derived from this pastime you will mend your recent erring ways and help us get out of the warpath we shall resort to.
Pavalamani Pragasam.

Rip thc

Very callous attitude.... they have absolutely no idea what this means to us.....

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9)
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8)
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6)
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)

DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7)
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5)
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

Grid here http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5625015.ece

Quote:

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Originally Posted by pammechchu

Very callous attitude.... they have absolutely no idea what this means to us.....

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It appears they are having some software issues. Being sorted out.

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9)
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9)
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9)
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9)
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9) BLACK - MARKETEER
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)AFFECTIVE
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9) OBSTINATE
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9) IDENTICAL
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9) DECOMPOSE
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)

ACROSS
1 Rat catcher Roca trained as a special role player (9,5) CHARACTER ACTOR
8 Person, inadequate, just for once (3-3) ONE-OFF
9 Deliveries exploited and carried too far (8) OVERUSED
11 Cody upset in obstruction by biological timer (4,5) BODY CLOCK
12 Working, one working with a bulb (5) ONION
13 More wet weather in Monaco? (7)RAINIER
15 Send back one from Odisha, dismiss the blunderer (3,4)SAD SACK
17 Rely on having energy in one part of the pool (4,3)DEEP END
19 It holds the lecturer’s address (7)LECTERN
21 For overweight gangster, it is deadly (5)FATAL
23 Crass whim translated into sailor’s handicraft (9) SCRIMSHAW
25 Ill-fated one standing trial with a touch of regret (8) ACCURSED
26 Silver in the residence by way of tribute (6) HOMAGE
27 Dishonest trader but he may sell white goods too (5-9) BLACK - MARKETEER
DOWN
1 Tool to make one express satisfaction with lawyers (7) CROWBAR
2 Way to go if you are not to be left behind (5)AHEAD
3 Face vet if troubled, stirring the emotions (9)AFFECTIVE
4 Rebel leader inspires but annuls it (7)REVOKES
5 Goods found in cold, old ship (5) CARGO
6 Stubborn old boy, say, about returning nickel (9) OBSTINATE
7 General knowledge about sand strewn in port city (6)GDANSK
10 Snake beginning to ruffle wild pig (4)BOAR
14 The same impression, one found in one American state (9) IDENTICAL
16 Cause decay of French music maker lacking resistance (9) DECOMPOSE
17 Vanquish with extremes of diligence, an achievement (6)DEFEAT
18 Take the helmet off the pretty girl, the Spanish maiden (7)DISHELM
19 Enticement from a Belur entity (4)LURE
20 Novel, unknown listener seen on January 1 (3,4)NEW YEAR
22 Worldly riches providing the words of a song (5)LYRIC
24 Hold energy within for a lift up (5)HEAVE

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

ACROSS
1 Sign of island resort business beginning to ruffle North (9) CAPRICORN
5 Scrub a hollow craft with gold filling (5) ABORT
8 Try air treatment — something seldom met with (6) RARITY
9 How one might fall sleep with legs drawn (6,2) CURLED UP
11 Removal, in part, of a shape (4) OVAL
12 Where to be when wanting to evade attention? (3,2,5)
14 Time in history when there was a setback to work in English church (5)
15 City, old place accommodating Ida up for treatment (7)
16 Disappointment for daughter in the French city (3-4)
17 Good precipitation gives staple food (5)
19 With her husband away, for her the wag’s word is cruel (5,5)
20 A measure of drink — it helps some breathe (4)
22 Living to a ripe old age? A vegan? LOL, hilarious (8)
23 Oriental plane, transport carrying a bird (6)
24 Ways to remove love from deep sadness (5)
25 Given the ability, setter backs war detune; with hesitation, editor follows (9)
DOWN
1 Rope operating as a barrier (6)
2 New game, ‘’Entrapment’’ — somehow it has a lasting attraction! (9,6)
3 A very small amount put up by a paper (4)
4 Specialist doctor with new money, on a wave, in action (12)
5 Fit sailor, above the ordinary (4,6)
6 Reopening doles a new way for one on the dole? (3,3,9)
7 Barman, one who tries out contained drop of Perrier (7)
10 Certify a university, thereafter reduce credit, adding a note (12)
13 In the US, Joey’s son develops a state of bliss (10)
16 Support lapse by fielder (3,4)
18 The pest travelled endlessly for a fishing aid (3,3)
21 Food, hot, swallowed by bovine (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5628788.ece

ACROSS
1 Sign of island resort business beginning to ruffle North (9)
5 Scrub a hollow craft with gold filling (5)
8 Try air treatment — something seldom met with (6)
9 How one might fall sleep with legs drawn (6,2)
11 Removal, in part, of a shape (4)
12 Where to be when wanting to evade attention? (3,2,5)
14 Time in history when there was a setback to work in English church (5) EPOCH
15 City, old place accommodating Ida up for treatment (7)
16 Disappointment for daughter in the French city (3-4)
17 Good precipitation gives staple food (5)
19 With her husband away, for her the wag’s word is cruel (5,5)
20 A measure of drink — it helps some breathe (4)
22 Living to a ripe old age? A vegan? LOL, hilarious (8)
23 Oriental plane, transport carrying a bird (6)
24 Ways to remove love from deep sadness (5) PATHS
25 Given the ability, setter backs war detune; with hesitation, editor follows (9)
DOWN
1 Rope operating as a barrier (6) CORDON
2 New game, ‘’Entrapment’’ — somehow it has a lasting attraction! (9,6)
3 A very small amount put up by a paper (4)
4 Specialist doctor with new money, on a wave, in action (12)
5 Fit sailor, above the ordinary (4,6)
6 Reopening doles a new way for one on the dole? (3,3,9)
7 Barman, one who tries out contained drop of Perrier (7)
10 Certify a university, thereafter reduce credit, adding a note (12) AUTHENTICATE
13 In the US, Joey’s son develops a state of bliss (10) JOYOUSNESS
16 Support lapse by fielder (3,4)
18 The pest travelled endlessly for a fishing aid (3,3)
21 Food, hot, swallowed by bovine (4)

ACROSS
1 Sign of island resort business beginning to ruffle North (9)CAPRICORN
5 Scrub a hollow craft with gold filling (5)ABORT
8 Try air treatment — something seldom met with (6)RARITY
9 How one might fall sleep with legs drawn (6,2)CURLED UP
11 Removal, in part, of a shape (4)OVAL
12 Where to be when wanting to evade attention? (3,2,5)OUT OF SIGHT
14 Time in history when there was a setback to work in English church (5) EPOCH
15 City, old place accommodating Ida up for treatment (7)UDAIPUR
16 Disappointment for daughter in the French city (3-4)LET-DOWN
17 Good precipitation gives staple food (5)GRAIN
19 With her husband away, for her the wag’s word is cruel (5,5)GRASS WINDOW
20 A measure of drink — it helps some breathe (4)GILL
22 Living to a ripe old age? A vegan? LOL, hilarious (8)LONGEVAL
23 Oriental plane, transport carrying a bird (6)CHENAR
24 Ways to remove love from deep sadness (5) PATHS
25 Given the ability, setter backs war detune; with hesitation, editor follows (9)EMPOWERED
DOWN
1 Rope operating as a barrier (6) CORDON
2 New game, ‘’Entrapment’’ — somehow it has a lasting attraction! (9,6)PERMANENT MAGNET
3 A very small amount put up by a paper (4)IOTA
4 Specialist doctor with new money, on a wave, in action (12)NEUROSURGEON
5 Fit sailor, above the ordinary (4,6)ABLE SEAMAN
6 Reopening doles a new way for one on the dole? (3,3,9)OLD AGE PENSIONER
7 Barman, one who tries out contained drop of Perrier (7)TAPSTER
10 Certify a university, thereafter reduce credit, adding a note (12) AUTHENTICATE
13 In the US, Joey’s son develops a state of bliss (10) JOYOUSNESS
16 Support lapse by fielder (3,4)LEG SLIP
18 The pest travelled endlessly for a fishing aid (3,3)FLY ROD
21 Food, hot, swallowed by bovine (4)CHOW

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

ACROSS
1 In which one may be in a state of anxiety, shivering and perspiring! (4,5) COLD SWEAT
5 Notes taken in transport for a conifer (5)
8 Loss of power when feathers drop (8) DOWNFALL
9 First of sons in marriage leads to harmony (6)
11 Wedge driven into an article attractively (5) CLEAT
12 I snub user misbehaving somewhat like a bear (9)
13 Girl who could fib about a Nazi guard (6) LASSIE
14 Lag’s bone, treated, shows inert element (5,3)
16 Playing a part with university prefects initially behaving badly (6,2)
18 A lemur? Yes, indeed (3-3)
22 Very energetic lady, manic, however (9) DYNAMICAL
23 Escape the attention of Alamelu deliberately to an extent (5)
24 Device that gives a signal to a busy one, period! (6)
25 Plan to evict Ron somehow (8)
26 Features of negative votes about introduction of statute (5)
27 The way things are moving — that is, by the way, the most fashionable (9)
DOWN
1 Addition made by one with a will (7)
2 Perfect but, losing head, anarchic (7)
3 Tiny fuses barmen set off for security when in a group (6,2,7)
4 Measure of inclination to sign up (6)
5 Provided with comfort in cold weather, should a theatre deny call for adjustment? (9,6)
6 Spirited rush in government (7)
7 Messengers who assist some batsmen (7)
10 A French actor returning to be a superior monk (5)
15 Mixed drink with a telling force (5)
16 A famous naturalist to the French, of the French? Good (7)
17 Sailors go around North-north-east to find people working with hides and skins (7)
19 A deep thought about drip-feed — interesting (7)
20 First lady and the others on a mount (7)
21 Parties steeped in drink, sugar! (6)

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ACROSS
1 In which one may be in a state of anxiety, shivering and perspiring! (4,5) COLD SWEAT
5 Notes taken in transport for a conifer (5)
8 Loss of power when feathers drop (8) DOWNFALL
9 First of sons in marriage leads to harmony (6)
11 Wedge driven into an article attractively (5) CLEAT
12 I snub user misbehaving somewhat like a bear (9)
13 Girl who could fib about a Nazi guard (6) LASSIE
14 Lag’s bone, treated, shows inert element (5,3) NOBLE GAS
16 Playing a part with university prefects initially behaving badly (6,2)
18 A lemur? Yes, indeed (3-3) AYE AYE
22 Very energetic lady, manic, however (9) DYNAMICAL
23 Escape the attention of Alamelu deliberately to an extent (5) ELUDE
24 Device that gives a signal to a busy one, period! (6)
25 Plan to evict Ron somehow (8) CONTRIVE
26 Features of negative votes about introduction of statute (5)
27 The way things are moving — that is, by the way, the most fashionable (9)
DOWN
1 Addition made by one with a will (7)
2 Perfect but, losing head, anarchic (7)
3 Tiny fuses barmen set off for security when in a group (6,2,7)
4 Measure of inclination to sign up (6)
5 Provided with comfort in cold weather, should a theatre deny call for adjustment? (9,6)
6 Spirited rush in government (7)
7 Messengers who assist some batsmen (7)
10 A French actor returning to be a superior monk (5)
15 Mixed drink with a telling force (5)
16 A famous naturalist to the French, of the French? Good (7)
17 Sailors go around North-north-east to find people working with hides and skins (7)
19 A deep thought about drip-feed — interesting (7)
20 First lady and the others on a mount (7) EVEREST
21 Parties steeped in drink, sugar! (6)

ACROSS
1 In which one may be in a state of anxiety, shivering and perspiring! (4,5) COLD SWEAT
5 Notes taken in transport for a conifer (5)
8 Loss of power when feathers drop (8) DOWNFALL
9 First of sons in marriage leads to harmony (6)
11 Wedge driven into an article attractively (5) CLEAT
12 I snub user misbehaving somewhat like a bear (9)
13 Girl who could fib about a Nazi guard (6) LASSIE
14 Lag’s bone, treated, shows inert element (5,3) NOBLE GAS
16 Playing a part with university prefects initially behaving badly (6,2)ACTING UP
18 A lemur? Yes, indeed (3-3) AYE AYE
22 Very energetic lady, manic, however (9) DYNAMICAL
23 Escape the attention of Alamelu deliberately to an extent (5) ELUDE
24 Device that gives a signal to a busy one, period! (6)
25 Plan to evict Ron somehow (8) CONTRIVE
26 Features of negative votes about introduction of statute (5)NOSES
27 The way things are moving — that is, by the way, the most fashionable (9)TRENDIEST
DOWN
1 Addition made by one with a will (7)
2 Perfect but, losing head, anarchic (7)LAWLESS
3 Tiny fuses barmen set off for security when in a group (6,2,7)
4 Measure of inclination to sign up (6)
5 Provided with comfort in cold weather, should a theatre deny call for adjustment? (9,6)
6 Spirited rush in government (7)
7 Messengers who assist some batsmen (7)
10 A French actor returning to be a superior monk (5)
15 Mixed drink with a telling force (5)
16 A famous naturalist to the French, of the French? Good (7)
17 Sailors go around North-north-east to find people working with hides and skins (7)TANNERS
19 A deep thought about drip-feed — interesting (7)
20 First lady and the others on a mount (7) EVEREST
21 Parties steeped in drink, sugar! (6)

ACROSS
1 In which one may be in a state of anxiety, shivering and perspiring! (4,5) COLD SWEAT
5 Notes taken in transport for a conifer (5) CEDAR
8 Loss of power when feathers drop (8) DOWNFALL
9 First of sons in marriage leads to harmony (6) UNISON
11 Wedge driven into an article attractively (5) CLEAT
12 I snub user misbehaving somewhat like a bear (9) SUBURSINE
13 Girl who could fib about a Nazi guard (6) LASSIE
14 Lag’s bone, treated, shows inert element (5,3) NOBLE GAS
16 Playing a part with university prefects initially behaving badly (6,2)ACTING UP
18 A lemur? Yes, indeed (3-3) AYE AYE
22 Very energetic lady, manic, however (9) DYNAMICAL
23 Escape the attention of Alamelu deliberately to an extent (5) ELUDE
24 Device that gives a signal to a busy one, period! (6) BEEPER
25 Plan to evict Ron somehow (8) CONTRIVE
26 Features of negative votes about introduction of statute (5)NOSES
27 The way things are moving — that is, by the way, the most fashionable (9)TRENDIEST
DOWN
1 Addition made by one with a will (7) CODICIL
2 Perfect but, losing head, anarchic (7)LAWLESS
3 Tiny fuses barmen set off for security when in a group (6,2,7) SAFETY IN NUMBERS
4 Measure of inclination to sign up (6) ENLIST
5 Provided with comfort in cold weather, should a theatre deny call for adjustment? (9,6) CENTRALLY HEATED
6 Spirited rush in government (7) DASHING
7 Messengers who assist some batsmen (7) RUNNERS
10 A French actor returning to be a superior monk (5) ABBOT
15 Mixed drink with a telling force (5) PUNCH
16 A famous naturalist to the French, of the French? Good (7) AUDUBON
17 Sailors go around North-north-east to find people working with hides and skins (7)TANNERS
19 A deep thought about drip-feed — interesting (7) AMUSIVE
20 First lady and the others on a mount (7) EVEREST
21 Parties steeped in drink, sugar! (6) ALDOSE

ACROSS
1 Lowers ruddy, twisted cues (7)
5 One who remains uncovered (6)
10 Cherish Easter trip around old city (8)
11 “I” strain? (6)
13 Good, free network (4)
14 Used to one getting around every minute? (10)
16 So back to one teacher backing Egyptian deity (6)
18 All in southern apartment cage sent out (5)
21 Garment used in far-flung islands (5)
22 They are used by Indian policemen in striking circumstances (6)
25 One who might give you many a carp? (10)
28 Leave no female's slip (4)
30 One doctor with due settlement is filled with feelings (6)
31 Hint that you should tackle the left-top corner? (8)
32 Unctuous evildoer has nothing to say clumsily (6)
33 Twister leaves city empty. Beginning to check for any isolated (7)
DOWN
2 It gives protection to the viewer (6) EYELID
3 Stars our sailors harboured (4) URSA
4 Always, as a poet would put it, that is strange (5) EERIE
6 Did some pressing and cleaned out, with the Prince gone (5) URGED
7 One has influence, after driving out 51 apes (8) IMITATES
8 You in India with one timeless ditty put out for swelling (8)
9 Coach of old in place to make a scene (5)
12 My fixed undergarment (6)
15 Almost out of bed? Here's Italian wine! (4)
17 Annoying barrier ace cleared (6)
18 Satisfy businessperson (4)
19 Bungling, upstart females involved in throw (8)
20 Top Myanmarese leader's fur in hopeless shape (8)
23 Descend to the shed? (6)
24 Seeking the last word in many a fairy tale (5)
26 Conforms to borderlines, we hear (5)
27 The green-eyed monster devours old diplomat (5)
29 Sensational: News Editor falls in river (4)

ACROSS
1 Lowers ruddy, twisted cues (7) PRODUCES
5 One who remains uncovered (6) NUDIST
10 Cherish Easter trip around old city (8) TREASURE
11 “I” strain? (6) EGOISM
13 Good, free network (4) GRID
14 Used to one getting around every minute? (10)
16 So back to one teacher backing Egyptian deity (6)
18 All in southern apartment cage sent out (5)
21 Garment used in far-flung islands (5)
22 They are used by Indian policemen in striking circumstances (6)
25 One who might give you many a carp? (10)
28 Leave no female's slip (4)
30 One doctor with due settlement is filled with feelings (6)
31 Hint that you should tackle the left-top corner? (8)
32 Unctuous evildoer has nothing to say clumsily (6)
33 Twister leaves city empty. Beginning to check for any isolated (7)
DOWN
2 It gives protection to the viewer (6) EYELID
3 Stars our sailors harboured (4) URSA
4 Always, as a poet would put it, that is strange (5) EERIE
6 Did some pressing and cleaned out, with the Prince gone (5) URGED
7 One has influence, after driving out 51 apes (8) IMITATES
8 You in India with one timeless ditty put out for swelling (8)
9 Coach of old in place to make a scene (5)
12 My fixed undergarment (6)
15 Almost out of bed? Here's Italian wine! (4)
17 Annoying barrier ace cleared (6)
18 Satisfy businessperson (4)
19 Bungling, upstart females involved in throw (8)
20 Top Myanmarese leader's fur in hopeless shape (8)
23 Descend to the shed? (6)
24 Seeking the last word in many a fairy tale (5)
26 Conforms to borderlines, we hear (5)
27 The green-eyed monster devours old diplomat (5)
29 Sensational: News Editor falls in river (4)

ACROSS
1 Lowers ruddy, twisted cues (7) PRODUCES
5 One who remains uncovered (6) NUDIST
10 Cherish Easter trip around old city (8) TREASURE
11 “I” strain? (6) EGOISM
13 Good, free network (4) GRID
14 Used to one getting around every minute? (10)SECONDHAND
16 So back to one teacher backing Egyptian deity (6)
18 All in southern apartment cage sent out (5)
21 Garment used in far-flung islands (5)LUNGI
22 They are used by Indian policemen in striking circumstances (6)LATHI
25 One who might give you many a carp? (10)
28 Leave no female's slip (4)
30 One doctor with due settlement is filled with feelings (6)
31 Hint that you should tackle the left-top corner? (8)OVERTONE
32 Unctuous evildoer has nothing to say clumsily (6)
33 Twister leaves city empty. Beginning to check for any isolated (7)
DOWN
2 It gives protection to the viewer (6) EYELID
3 Stars our sailors harboured (4) URSA
4 Always, as a poet would put it, that is strange (5) EERIE
6 Did some pressing and cleaned out, with the Prince gone (5) URGED
7 One has influence, after driving out 51 apes (8) IMITATES
8 You in India with one timeless ditty put out for swelling (8)
9 Coach of old in place to make a scene (5)
12 My fixed undergarment (6)
15 Almost out of bed? Here's Italian wine! (4)
17 Annoying barrier ace cleared (6)
18 Satisfy businessperson (4)
19 Bungling, upstart females involved in throw (8)
20 Top Myanmarese leader's fur in hopeless shape (8)
23 Descend to the shed? (6)GODOWN
24 Seeking the last word in many a fairy tale (5)
26 Conforms to borderlines, we hear (5)
27 The green-eyed monster devours old diplomat (5)
29 Sensational: News Editor falls in river (4)

Jul 01, 2014, 09.07 AM IST | Source: IBNLive.com
Google to shut down Orkut on September 30
Google said it will shut down Orkut, which is widely used in Brazil and India but hasn't caught on more broadly, on September 30, to focus on its other social networking initiatives.

Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/wor...ce=ref_article

ACROSS
1 Lowers ruddy, twisted cues (7) PRODUCES
5 One who remains uncovered (6) NUDIST
10 Cherish Easter trip around old city (8) TREASURE
11 “I” strain? (6) EGOISM
13 Good, free network (4) GRID
14 Used to one getting around every minute? (10)SECONDHAND
16 So back to one teacher backing Egyptian deity (6)OSIRIS
18 All in southern apartment cage sent out (5)SPENT
21 Garment used in far-flung islands (5)LUNGI
22 They are used by Indian policemen in striking circumstances (6)LATHI
25 One who might give you many a carp? (10)FISHMONGER
28 Leave no female's slip (4)GOOF
30 One doctor with due settlement is filled with feelings (6)IMBUED
31 Hint that you should tackle the left-top corner? (8)OVERTONE
32 Unctuous evildoer has nothing to say clumsily (6)GREASY
33 Twister leaves city empty. Beginning to check for any isolated (7)CYCLONE
DOWN
2 It gives protection to the viewer (6) EYELID
3 Stars our sailors harboured (4) URSA
4 Always, as a poet would put it, that is strange (5) EERIE
6 Did some pressing and cleaned out, with the Prince gone (5) URGED
7 One has influence, after driving out 51 apes (8) IMITATES
8 You in India with one timeless ditty put out for swelling (8)TUMIDITY
9 Coach of old in place to make a scene (5)STAGE
12 My fixed undergarment (6)CORSET
15 Almost out of bed? Here's Italian wine! (4)ASTI
17 Annoying barrier ace cleared (6)RILING
18 Satisfy businessperson (4)SUIT
19 Bungling, upstart females involved in throw (8)FLUFFING
20 Top Myanmarese leader's fur in hopeless shape (8)UNUSABLE
23 Descend to the shed? (6)GODOWN
24 Seeking the last word in many a fairy tale (5)AFTER
26 Conforms to borderlines, we hear (5)MEETS
27 The green-eyed monster devours old diplomat (5)ENVOY
29 Sensational: News Editor falls in river (4)URAL

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!

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Originally Posted by pammechchu

Jul 01, 2014, 09.07 AM IST | Source: IBNLive.com
Google to shut down Orkut on September 30
Google said it will shut down Orkut, which is widely used in Brazil and India but hasn't caught on more broadly, on September 30, to focus on its other social networking initiatives.

Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/wor...ce=ref_article

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ACROSS
1 Finished with nothing more to do in the laundry service (3,6,2)
9 Mention again concerning nation (7)
10 Bear with a country in bad spot (7)
11 A most adventurous opening (5)
12 Me-too, I am one ultimately ardent and fond of life, except a number (9)
13 Of a subcontinent in the beginnings of dictatorship (5)
15 One surrounding an urban jungle would be fresh (5,4)
18 I learn egg is mixed with the beverage (6,3)
21 Take exam again in Benares Itihaas(5)
22 Question one following mother's afterword, initially bleak and disappointing (4,5)
24 Confused in the main? (2,3)
26 Nationalist Irishman instigating trio (7)
27 List accepts one for revelry (7)
28 It is a unit in mass food production (7,4)
DOWN
1 Taking into custody others in a circle (9)
2 Neck line? (5)
3 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9)
4 Taking notice of the man concluding without one direction (7)
5 Even considering journalist's recurrent rancour (7)
6 Father's way with a dish (5)
7 Suspicion from fighting one head (8)
8 About church in bygone days (4)
14 Explosive restaurant patron said to have power in speech (8)
16 My trial on course in standard condition (9)
17 One of them said (for example) (9)
19 A question on a peculiarity of water (7)
20 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
22 Dunderhead to uncover insider information (4)
23 A type of music makes the French leave boat (5)
25 Puzzled star accepts university rule (5)

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ACROSS
1 Finished with nothing more to do in the laundry service (3,6,2)
9 Mention again concerning nation (7)
10 Bear with a country in bad spot (7)
11 A most adventurous opening (5)
12 Me-too, I am one ultimately ardent and fond of life, except a number (9)
13 Of a subcontinent in the beginnings of dictatorship (5)
15 One surrounding an urban jungle would be fresh (5,4)
18 I learn egg is mixed with the beverage (6,3) GINGER ALE
21 Take exam again in Benares Itihaas(5) RESIT
22 Question one following mother's afterword, initially bleak and disappointing (4,5)
24 Confused in the main? (2,3) AT SEA
26 Nationalist Irishman instigating trio (7)
27 List accepts one for revelry (7)
28 It is a unit in mass food production (7,4)
DOWN
1 Taking into custody others in a circle (9) ARRESTING
2 Neck line? (5)
3 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9)
4 Taking notice of the man concluding without one direction (7)
5 Even considering journalist's recurrent rancour (7)
6 Father's way with a dish (5)
7 Suspicion from fighting one head (8)
8 About church in bygone days (4)
14 Explosive restaurant patron said to have power in speech (8)
16 My trial on course in standard condition (9) NORMALITY
17 One of them said (for example) (9)
19 A question on a peculiarity of water (7)
20 Measure lawyers try to ban (7)
22 Dunderhead to uncover insider information (4)
23 A type of music makes the French leave boat (5)
25 Puzzled star accepts university rule (5)

ACROSS
1 Finished with nothing more to do in the laundry service (3,6,2)
9 Mention again concerning nation (7)
10 Bear with a country in bad spot (7)
11 A most adventurous opening (5)
12 Me-too, I am one ultimately ardent and fond of life, except a number (9)
13 Of a subcontinent in the beginnings of dictatorship (5)
15 One surrounding an urban jungle would be fresh (5,4)
18 I learn egg is mixed with the beverage (6,3) GINGER ALE
21 Take exam again in Benares Itihaas(5) RESIT
22 Question one following mother's afterword, initially bleak and disappointing (4,5)
24 Confused in the main? (2,3) AT SEA
26 Nationalist Irishman instigating trio (7)
27 List accepts one for revelry (7)
28 It is a unit in mass food production (7,4)
DOWN
1 Taking into custody others in a circle (9) ARRESTING
2 Neck line? (5)
3 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9)
4 Taking notice of the man concluding without one direction (7)
5 Even considering journalist's recurrent rancour (7)
6 Father's way with a dish (5)
7 Suspicion from fighting one head (8)
8 About church in bygone days (4)
14 Explosive restaurant patron said to have power in speech (8)
16 My trial on course in standard condition (9) NORMALITY
17 One of them said (for example) (9)
19 A question on a peculiarity of water (7) AQUATIC
20 Measure lawyers try to ban (7) EMBARGO
22 Dunderhead to uncover insider information (4) DOPE
23 A type of music makes the French leave boat (5) SKIFF
25 Puzzled star accepts university rule (5) SUTRA

ACROSS
1 Finished with nothing more to do in the laundry service (3,6,2)
9 Mention again concerning nation (7)RESTATE
10 Bear with a country in bad spot (7)
11 A most adventurous opening (5)
12 Me-too, I am one ultimately ardent and fond of life, except a number (9)
13 Of a subcontinent in the beginnings of dictatorship (5)
15 One surrounding an urban jungle would be fresh (5,4)
18 I learn egg is mixed with the beverage (6,3) GINGER ALE
21 Take exam again in Benares Itihaas(5) RESIT
22 Question one following mother's afterword, initially bleak and disappointing (4,5)
24 Confused in the main? (2,3) AT SEA
26 Nationalist Irishman instigating trio (7)PATRIOT
27 List accepts one for revelry (7)
28 It is a unit in mass food production (7,4)
DOWN
1 Taking into custody others in a circle (9) ARRESTING
2 Neck line? (5)LASSO
3 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9)
4 Taking notice of the man concluding without one direction (7)HEEDING
5 Even considering journalist's recurrent rancour (7)
6 Father's way with a dish (5)
7 Suspicion from fighting one head (8)
8 About church in bygone days (4)ONCE
14 Explosive restaurant patron said to have power in speech (8)
16 My trial on course in standard condition (9) NORMALITY
17 One of them said (for example) (9)
19 A question on a peculiarity of water (7) AQUATIC
20 Measure lawyers try to ban (7) EMBARGO
22 Dunderhead to uncover insider information (4) DOPE
23 A type of music makes the French leave boat (5) SKIFF
25 Puzzled star accepts university rule (5) SUTRA

ACROSS
1 Finished with nothing more to do in the laundry service (3,6,2) ALL WASHED UP
9 Mention again concerning nation (7)RESTATE
10 Bear with a country in bad spot (7) SUSTAIN
11 A most adventurous opening (5) STOMA
12 Me-too, I am one ultimately ardent and fond of life, except a number (9) IMITATION
13 Of a subcontinent in the beginnings of dictatorship (5) INDIC
15 One surrounding an urban jungle would be fresh (5,4) GREEN BELT
18 I learn egg is mixed with the beverage (6,3) GINGER ALE
21 Take exam again in Benares Itihaas(5) RESIT
22 Question one following mother's afterword, initially bleak and disappointing (4,5) DAMP SQUIB
24 Confused in the main? (2,3) AT SEA
26 Nationalist Irishman instigating trio (7)PATRIOT
27 List accepts one for revelry (7) ROISTER
28 It is a unit in mass food production (7,4) FACTORY FARM
DOWN
1 Taking into custody others in a circle (9) ARRESTING
2 Neck line? (5)LASSO
3 Runs away from cattle farm in a valley in flood (9) AVALANCHE
4 Taking notice of the man concluding without one direction (7)HEEDING
5 Even considering journalist's recurrent rancour (7) DESPITE
6 Father's way with a dish (5) PASTA
7 Suspicion from fighting one head (8) WARINESS
8 About church in bygone days (4)ONCE
14 Explosive restaurant patron said to have power in speech (8) DYNAMITE
16 My trial on course in standard condition (9) NORMALITY
17 One of them said (for example) (9) TETRAGRAM?
19 A question on a peculiarity of water (7) AQUATIC
20 Measure lawyers try to ban (7) EMBARGO
22 Dunderhead to uncover insider information (4) DOPE
23 A type of music makes the French leave boat (5) SKIFF
25 Puzzled star accepts university rule (5) SUTRA

ACROSS
1 Short command about such dissipated colour (7)
5 Visit CM — obey given order (4,2)
9 Jargon used in calling orderlies (5)
10 Day after March 31, roughly follow endless trick’s victim (5,4)
11 I surrender, welcoming leader of Tamils with a drink (4,3)
12 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
13 Great to entertain an individual loser (5)
14 Italian conductor's actions in new form (9)
16 Fixed traitor at an Italian eatery (9)
19 Nameless object with hard piece of chicken (5)
21 Violent outburst in Arizona city street (7)
23 Paper train? (7)
24 “He hath ... a hand __ __ __ for melting charity” (Shakespeare) (4,2,3)
25 Many begin tossing old gambling game (5)
26 Talks madly about youth — bamboo-like (6)
27 See, saint being overwhelmed by simple joy (7)
DOWN
1 Dentist's workplace? Not exactly! (7,7)
2 Firm business? (7)
3 Transport for one making off quickly? (7)
4 A testing place's bloomer producing gypsum (9)
5 Roughly surround the French leaving for America (5)
6 Graduate accountant stashing a big amount in region of Malaysia (7)
7 “___ Junction”: a 1956 Ava Gardner film (7)
8 What an epochal hero earns (5,2,7)
15 Trunk item of middle weight? (5,4)
17 Part of chair on smarter adjustment (7)
18 Cutting it might give elation (7)
19 Mark sends son down for drinks (7)
20 It'll keep you going and stop you from starting (7)
22 Drink to father, without publicity (5)

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ACROSS
1 Short command about such dissipated colour (7)
5 Visit CM — obey given order (4,2)
9 Jargon used in calling orderlies (5)
10 Day after March 31, roughly follow endless trick’s victim (5,4) APRIL FOOL
11 I surrender, welcoming leader of Tamils with a drink (4,3)
12 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
13 Great to entertain an individual loser (5)
14 Italian conductor's actions in new form (9)
16 Fixed traitor at an Italian eatery (9) TRATTORIA
19 Nameless object with hard piece of chicken (5)
21 Violent outburst in Arizona city street (7) TEMPE+ST
23 Paper train? (7)
24 “He hath ... a hand __ __ __ for melting charity” (Shakespeare) (4,2,3)
25 Many begin tossing old gambling game (5)
26 Talks madly about youth — bamboo-like (6)
27 See, saint being overwhelmed by simple joy (7)
DOWN
1 Dentist's workplace? Not exactly! (7,7)
2 Firm business? (7)
3 Transport for one making off quickly? (7)
4 A testing place's bloomer producing gypsum (9)
5 Roughly surround the French leaving for America (5)
6 Graduate accountant stashing a big amount in region of Malaysia (7)
7 “___ Junction”: a 1956 Ava Gardner film (7) BHOWANI
8 What an epochal hero earns (5,2,7)
15 Trunk item of middle weight? (5,4)
17 Part of chair on smarter adjustment (7) ARMREST
18 Cutting it might give elation (7)
19 Mark sends son down for drinks (7)
20 It'll keep you going and stop you from starting (7)
22 Drink to father, without publicity (5)

ACROSS
1 Short command about such dissipated colour (7)
5 Visit CM — obey given order (4,2)
9 Jargon used in calling orderlies (5)
10 Day after March 31, roughly follow endless trick’s victim (5,4) APRIL FOOL
11 I surrender, welcoming leader of Tamils with a drink (4,3)
12 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)
13 Great to entertain an individual loser (5)
14 Italian conductor's actions in new form (9) TOSCANINI
16 Fixed traitor at an Italian eatery (9) TRATTORIA
19 Nameless object with hard piece of chicken (5)
21 Violent outburst in Arizona city street (7) TEMPE+ST
23 Paper train? (7)
24 “He hath ... a hand __ __ __ for melting charity” (Shakespeare) (4,2,3)
25 Many begin tossing old gambling game (5)
26 Talks madly about youth — bamboo-like (6)
27 See, saint being overwhelmed by simple joy (7)
DOWN
1 Dentist's workplace? Not exactly! (7,7) FILLING STATION
2 Firm business? (7)
3 Transport for one making off quickly? (7)
4 A testing place's bloomer producing gypsum (9) ALABASTER
5 Roughly surround the French leaving for America (5)
6 Graduate accountant stashing a big amount in region of Malaysia (7)
7 “___ Junction”: a 1956 Ava Gardner film (7) BHOWANI
8 What an epochal hero earns (5,2,7) PLACE IN HISTORY
15 Trunk item of middle weight? (5,4) SPARE TYRE
17 Part of chair on smarter adjustment (7) ARMREST
18 Cutting it might give elation (7)
19 Mark sends son down for drinks (7)
20 It'll keep you going and stop you from starting (7)
22 Drink to father, without publicity (5)

ACROSS
1 Short command about such dissipated colour (7)FUCHSIA
5 Visit CM — obey given order (4,2)COME BY
9 Jargon used in calling orderlies (5)LINGO
10 Day after March 31, roughly follow endless trick’s victim (5,4) APRIL FOOL
11 I surrender, welcoming leader of Tamils with a drink (4,3)ICED TEA
12 Extremely old and clever account about one (7)ARCHAIC
13 Great to entertain an individual loser (5)GONER
14 Italian conductor's actions in new form (9) TOSCANINI
16 Fixed traitor at an Italian eatery (9) TRATTORIA
19 Nameless object with hard piece of chicken (5)THIGH
21 Violent outburst in Arizona city street (7) TEMPE+ST
23 Paper train? (7)EXPRESS
24 “He hath ... a hand __ __ __ for melting charity” (Shakespeare) (4,2,3)OPEN AS DAY
25 Many begin tossing old gambling game (5)LOTTO
26 Talks madly about youth — bamboo-like (6)STALKY
27 See, saint being overwhelmed by simple joy (7)ECSTASY
DOWN
1 Dentist's workplace? Not exactly! (7,7) FILLING STATION
2 Firm business? (7)CONCERN
3 Transport for one making off quickly? (7)SCOOTER
4 A testing place's bloomer producing gypsum (9) ALABASTER
5 Roughly surround the French leaving for America (5)CIRCA
6 Graduate accountant stashing a big amount in region of Malaysia (7)MALACCA
7 “___ Junction”: a 1956 Ava Gardner film (7) BHOWANI
8 What an epochal hero earns (5,2,7) PLACE IN HISTORY
15 Trunk item of middle weight? (5,4) SPARE TYRE
17 Part of chair on smarter adjustment (7) ARMREST
18 Cutting it might give elation (7)TOENAIL
19 Mark sends son down for drinks (7)TIPPLES
20 It'll keep you going and stop you from starting (7)INERTIA
22 Drink to father, without publicity (5)TODDY

:clap::clap::clap: Very good!