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

ACROSS
1 No farmer would be poorer with this produce (4,4)
5 Divine friend backing small pet (6)
10 Understood backward man's put back in the hospital (7)
11 Spear, say, used in endless attack (7)
12 Shot in the back? (6)
13 Place for the unredeemed? (8)
15 Touching relative? (4)
16 Tolerated couple entertaining circle — had a chance of getting a prize (5,2,3)
18 No easy work for one undergoing RI (4,6)
20 Has topless dresses (4)
23 Material one blew initially in confusion (8)
24 See rot set in a kind of system (6)
26 Fish around British island — that's life! (7)
27 It is hired for a flying trip (3,4)
28 He gets serious — street to be changed to road (6)
29 Sister rather pushy stone-roller in Greek mythology (8)

DOWN
1 What dummy puts down in a Christie novel (5,2,3,5)
2 Master caught in disgrace with leading accuser's perseverance (7)
3 Spooner's explosive feline in fighting (6)
4 So a thug spews out an expletive (4)
6 Give one approval for crushing a Stetson (6,2)
7 Canine promotional event follows. In what manner? (7)
8 Do you catch these tales or do they catch you? (8,7)
9 Conversation princess leaves to get feline directory (9)
14 Support shaky baltis I place no end (9)
17 Best learner going through Puducherry, say, with one friend (8)
19 Prominent person's pronounced animosity (7)
21 Does one on this fight all the way? (7)
22 Royal in den that's built for durability (6)
25 Wear off Indian woman changing direction (4)

GRID at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5783135.ece

ACROSS
1 No farmer would be poorer with this produce (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Divine friend backing small pet (6)
10 Understood backward man's put back in the hospital (7)
11 Spear, say, used in endless attack (7)
12 Shot in the back? (6)
13 Place for the unredeemed? (8)
15 Touching relative? (4)
16 Tolerated couple entertaining circle — had a chance of getting a prize (5,2,3)
18 No easy work for one undergoing RI (4,6) HARD LABOUR
20 Has topless dresses (4)
23 Material one blew initially in confusion (8)
24 See rot set in a kind of system (6)
26 Fish around British island — that's life! (7)
27 It is hired for a flying trip (3,4)
28 He gets serious — street to be changed to road (6)
29 Sister rather pushy stone-roller in Greek mythology (8)
DOWN
1 What dummy puts down in a Christie novel (5,2,3,5) CARDS ON THE TABLE
2 Master caught in disgrace with leading accuser's perseverance (7)
3 Spooner's explosive feline in fighting (6)
4 So a thug spews out an expletive (4) OATH
6 Give one approval for crushing a Stetson (6,2)
7 Canine promotional event follows. In what manner? (7)
8 Do you catch these tales or do they catch you? (8,7)
9 Conversation princess leaves to get feline directory (9) CATALOGUE
14 Support shaky baltis I place no end (9)
17 Best learner going through Puducherry, say, with one friend (8)
19 Prominent person's pronounced animosity (7)
21 Does one on this fight all the way? (7)
22 Royal in den that's built for durability (6)
25 Wear off Indian woman changing direction (4)

ACROSS
1 No farmer would be poorer with this produce (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Divine friend backing small pet (6)
10 Understood backward man's put back in the hospital (7)
11 Spear, say, used in endless attack (7)
12 Shot in the back? (6)
13 Place for the unredeemed? (8)
15 Touching relative? (4)
16 Tolerated couple entertaining circle — had a chance of getting a prize (5,2,3)
18 No easy work for one undergoing RI (4,6) HARD LABOUR
20 Has topless dresses (4)
23 Material one blew initially in confusion (8)
24 See rot set in a kind of system (6)
26 Fish around British island — that's life! (7)
27 It is hired for a flying trip (3,4)
28 He gets serious — street to be changed to road (6)
29 Sister rather pushy stone-roller in Greek mythology (8)
DOWN
1 What dummy puts down in a Christie novel (5,2,3,5) CARDS ON THE TABLE
2 Master caught in disgrace with leading accuser's perseverance (7)
3 Spooner's explosive feline in fighting (6)
4 So a thug spews out an expletive (4) OATH
6 Give one approval for crushing a Stetson (6,2)
7 Canine promotional event follows. In what manner? (7)
8 Do you catch these tales or do they catch you? (8,7)
9 Conversation princess leaves to get feline directory (9) CATALOGUE
14 Support shaky baltis I place no end (9)
17 Best learner going through Puducherry, say, with one friend (8) ULTIMATE
19 Prominent person's pronounced animosity (7) RANCOUR
21 Does one on this fight all the way? (7) WARPATH
22 Royal in den that's built for durability (6) STURDY
25 Wear off Indian woman changing direction (4) SARI

Since orkut.com is shutting down from September 1st, I intend to entice the orkutians participating in the crossword community there this thread by extending the time limit to 4 pm IST instead of 10 am IST. And in anticipation of more participants let us have 4 answer quota per person. I heartily thank the Colonel for spreading wide the news of the existence of our thread started by very brilliant stalwarts! Welcome, friends! The more the merrier.

ACROSS
1 No farmer would be poorer with this produce (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Divine friend backing small pet (6)
10 Understood backward man's put back in the hospital (7)
11 Spear, say, used in endless attack (7)
12 Shot in the back? (6)SPINAL
13 Place for the unredeemed? (8)
15 Touching relative? (4)
16 Tolerated couple entertaining circle — had a chance of getting a prize (5,2,3)STOOD TO WIN
18 No easy work for one undergoing RI (4,6) HARD LABOUR
20 Has topless dresses (4)OWNS
23 Material one blew initially in confusion (8)
24 See rot set in a kind of system (6)
26 Fish around British island — that's life! (7)
27 It is hired for a flying trip (3,4)AIR TAXI
28 He gets serious — street to be changed to road (6)
29 Sister rather pushy stone-roller in Greek mythology (8)
DOWN
1 What dummy puts down in a Christie novel (5,2,3,5) CARDS ON THE TABLE
2 Master caught in disgrace with leading accuser's perseverance (7)
3 Spooner's explosive feline in fighting (6)
4 So a thug spews out an expletive (4) OATH
6 Give one approval for crushing a Stetson (6,2)
7 Canine promotional event follows. In what manner? (7)
8 Do you catch these tales or do they catch you? (8,7)
9 Conversation princess leaves to get feline directory (9) CATALOGUE
14 Support shaky baltis I place no end (9)STABILISE
17 Best learner going through Puducherry, say, with one friend (8) ULTIMATE
19 Prominent person's pronounced animosity (7) RANCOUR
21 Does one on this fight all the way? (7) WARPATH
22 Royal in den that's built for durability (6) STURDY
25 Wear off Indian woman changing direction (4) SARI

ACROSS
1 No farmer would be poorer with this produce (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Divine friend backing small pet (6)LAPDOG
10 Understood backward man's put back in the hospital (7)READMIT
11 Spear, say, used in endless attack (7)ASSEGAI
12 Shot in the back? (6)SPINAL
13 Place for the unredeemed? (8)PAWNSHOP
15 Touching relative? (4)NEAR
16 Tolerated couple entertaining circle — had a chance of getting a prize (5,2,3)STOOD TO WIN
18 No easy work for one undergoing RI (4,6) HARD LABOUR
20 Has topless dresses (4)OWNS
23 Material one blew initially in confusion (8)TANGIBLE
24 See rot set in a kind of system (6)STEREO
26 Fish around British island — that's life! (7)BIOMASS
27 It is hired for a flying trip (3,4)AIR TAXI
28 He gets serious — street to be changed to road (6)EARNER
29 Sister rather pushy stone-roller in Greek mythology (8)SISYPHUS
DOWN
1 What dummy puts down in a Christie novel (5,2,3,5) CARDS ON THE TABLE
2 Master caught in disgrace with leading accuser's perseverance (7)STAMINA
3 Spooner's explosive feline in fighting (6)COMBAT
4 So a thug spews out an expletive (4) OATH
6 Give one approval for crushing a Stetson (6,2)ASSENT TO
7 Canine promotional event follows. In what manner? (7)DOGSHOW
8 Do you catch these tales or do they catch you? (8,7)GRIPPING STORIES
9 Conversation princess leaves to get feline directory (9) CATALOGUE
14 Support shaky baltis I place no end (9)STABILISE
17 Best learner going through Puducherry, say, with one friend (8) ULTIMATE
19 Prominent person's pronounced animosity (7) RANCOUR
21 Does one on this fight all the way? (7) WARPATH
22 Royal in den that's built for durability (6) STURDY
25 Wear off Indian woman changing direction (4) SARI

:clap::clap::clap: Gripping!

Note: Kidnapped author's help may be required for four clues in this puzzle which carry no direct definition

ACROSS
1 Greek mathematician sends back field weed to the East German bird with letter attached (12)
8 Make-believe effect, unreal? (7)
9 It is more important for the aft sail's joint to be replaced by the bishop (6)
11 Demanding reversal of gains picked up by chaotic sit-in (9) INSISTENT
12 Device reportedly used to make a thin fabric (5)
14 German chief dismissed by careless dowager puts fish outside with furniture material (9) CEDARWOOD
16 Ethanoates smuggled in an Indonesian animal (4)
18 Headless rodent in the English river (4)
19 Dance music from bassoon manufactured by Virginia (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
21 Commotions resulting from a task list (2-3)
22 Confused chairman edges away to the vessel briefly with the learned sage (9)
23 Dreamy leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia are nervously talking (6)
25 Idealistic peacekeepers go around the westbound vessel to Iowa (7)
26 Nature of some oils used in the food-processing industry (12)

DOWN
2 Wrote with great enthusiasm on the strange soap dish confiscated by a communist (11)
3, 20 Dean, surrealist, in trouble (8,6)
4 Bachelor behind the crowd uprising follows the fumes of an explosive device (5,4)
5 Force that might make people do things without thinking (5)
6 See 10 Dn.
7 Auditor's ocean picture (3)
8 German king in pursuit of the holding tool queen misplaced (6,4)
10, 6 Fools around Ghana go after a modern riding horse (3,7,6)
13 One leaves remodelled Estonian lounge to get a Norwegian lobster (11)
15 Saints move learner left in Barbie's residence to a cheap lodge (9) DOSSHOUSE
17 Outlandish raincoat (8)
20 See 3 Dn.
22 Some come trooping into the urban railway system (5)
24 Tree's burnt remains (3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5794186.ece

ACROSS
1 Greek mathematician sends back field weed to the East German bird with letter attached (12)
8 Make-believe effect, unreal? (7)
9 It is more important for the aft sail's joint to be replaced by the bishop (6)
11 Demanding reversal of gains picked up by chaotic sit-in (9) INSISTENT
12 Device reportedly used to make a thin fabric (5)
14 German chief dismissed by careless dowager puts fish outside with furniture material (9) CEDARWOOD
16 Ethanoates smuggled in an Indonesian animal (4)
18 Headless rodent in the English river (4)
19 Dance music from bassoon manufactured by Virginia (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
21 Commotions resulting from a task list (2-3)
22 Confused chairman edges away to the vessel briefly with the learned sage (9) MAHARISHI
23 Dreamy leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia are nervously talking (6)
25 Idealistic peacekeepers go around the westbound vessel to Iowa (7) UTOPIAN
26 Nature of some oils used in the food-processing industry (12) HYDROGENATED

DOWN
2 Wrote with great enthusiasm on the strange soap dish confiscated by a communist (11)
3, 20 Dean, surrealist, in trouble (8,6)
4 Bachelor behind the crowd uprising follows the fumes of an explosive device (5,4)
5 Force that might make people do things without thinking (5)
6 See 10 Dn.
7 Auditor's ocean picture (3)
8 German king in pursuit of the holding tool queen misplaced (6,4)
10, 6 Fools around Ghana go after a modern riding horse (3,7,6)
13 One leaves remodelled Estonian lounge to get a Norwegian lobster (11) LANGOUSTINE
15 Saints move learner left in Barbie's residence to a cheap lodge (9) DOSSHOUSE
17 Outlandish raincoat (8) CATRIONA - A Novel written by RLStevenson
20 See 3 Dn.
22 Some come trooping into the urban railway system (5)
24 Tree's burnt remains (3)

Parameswaran,

PP is changing the quota to 4 PP and the deadline to 4 PM with effect from today to accommodate those who will migrate from Orkut which is closing down on 30 Sep

Okay. Noted. Willco in future

ACROSS
1 Greek mathematician sends back field weed to the East German bird with letter attached (12)
8 Make-believe effect, unreal? (7)PLACEBO
9 It is more important for the aft sail's joint to be replaced by the bishop (6)
11 Demanding reversal of gains picked up by chaotic sit-in (9) INSISTENT
12 Device reportedly used to make a thin fabric (5)
14 German chief dismissed by careless dowager puts fish outside with furniture material (9) CEDARWOOD
16 Ethanoates smuggled in an Indonesian animal (4)
18 Headless rodent in the English river (4)
19 Dance music from bassoon manufactured by Virginia (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
21 Commotions resulting from a task list (2-3)
22 Confused chairman edges away to the vessel briefly with the learned sage (9) MAHARISHI
23 Dreamy leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia are nervously talking (6)VACANT
25 Idealistic peacekeepers go around the westbound vessel to Iowa (7) UTOPIAN
26 Nature of some oils used in the food-processing industry (12) HYDROGENATED

DOWN
2 Wrote with great enthusiasm on the strange soap dish confiscated by a communist (11)
3, 20 Dean, surrealist, in trouble (8,6)TREASURE ISLAND
4 Bachelor behind the crowd uprising follows the fumes of an explosive device (5,4)
5 Force that might make people do things without thinking (5)
6 See 10 Dn.
7 Auditor's ocean picture (3)
8 German king in pursuit of the holding tool queen misplaced (6,4)
10, 6 Fools around Ghana go after a modern riding horse (3,7,6)
13 One leaves remodelled Estonian lounge to get a Norwegian lobster (11) LANGOUSTINE
15 Saints move learner left in Barbie's residence to a cheap lodge (9) DOSSHOUSE
17 Outlandish raincoat (8) CATRIONA - A Novel written by RLStevenson
20 See 3 Dn.
22 Some come trooping into the urban railway system (5)
24 Tree's burnt remains (3)

ACROSS
1 Greek mathematician sends back field weed to the East German bird with letter attached (12)ERATOSTHENES
8 Make-believe effect, unreal? (7)PLACEBO
9 It is more important for the aft sail's joint to be replaced by the bishop (6)BIGGER
11 Demanding reversal of gains picked up by chaotic sit-in (9) INSISTENT
12 Device reportedly used to make a thin fabric (5)TULLE
14 German chief dismissed by careless dowager puts fish outside with furniture material (9) CEDARWOOD
16 Ethanoates smuggled in an Indonesian animal (4)ANOA
18 Headless rodent in the English river (4)OUSE
19 Dance music from bassoon manufactured by Virginia (5,4) BOSSA NOVA
21 Commotions resulting from a task list (2-3)TO-DOS
22 Confused chairman edges away to the vessel briefly with the learned sage (9) MAHARISHI
23 Dreamy leaders of Vietnam and Cambodia are nervously talking (6)VACANT
25 Idealistic peacekeepers go around the westbound vessel to Iowa (7) UTOPIAN
26 Nature of some oils used in the food-processing industry (12) HYDROGENATED

DOWN
2 Wrote with great enthusiasm on the strange soap dish confiscated by a communist (11)RHAPSODISED
3, 20 Dean, surrealist, in trouble (8,6)TREASURE ISLAND
4 Bachelor behind the crowd uprising follows the fumes of an explosive device (5,4)SMOKE BOMB
5 Force that might make people do things without thinking (5)HABIT
6 See 10 Dn.
7 Auditor's ocean picture (3)SEE
8 German king in pursuit of the holding tool queen misplaced (6,4)PRINCE OTTO
10, 6 Fools around Ghana go after a modern riding horse (3,7,6)NEW ARABIAN NIGHTS
13 One leaves remodelled Estonian lounge to get a Norwegian lobster (11) LANGOUSTINE
15 Saints move learner left in Barbie's residence to a cheap lodge (9) DOSSHOUSE
17 Outlandish raincoat (8) CATRIONA - A Novel written by RLStevenson
20 See 3 Dn.
22 Some come trooping into the urban railway system (5)METRO
24 Tree's burnt remains (3)ASH

:clap::clap::clap: Nice puzzle recalling Stevenson novels!

ACROSS
1 Look towards daughter wearing right cosmetic (4,6)
6 Not working, one on dole lacking nothing! (4)
10 Search for fugitive knight hiding in shed on isle (7)
11 Exaggerate about something done (7)
12 Such as dates that can’t be kept? (9,5)
14 Snag affected church (5)
15 Girl fronting group wanting ribbon for hair . . . (5,4) ALICE BAND
17 . . . left group to get one during commercial (9)
19 I’m driven through illuminated border (5) LIMIT
21 Excited, gents in chopper leaving mall (8,6)
24 Ill at ease, a graduate approaching cast (7)
25 Restrict charges to be made for weaving a carpet (4-3)
26 Archer’s painful back (4)
27 Bluff new blue following piece of publicity (10)

DOWN
1 Celebrity in Cardiff, American (4)
2 Dupe kind companion (7)
3 Experience the worst extremes, as worker in sewer might? (5,3,6) PLUMB THE DEPTHS
4 Comedian, tired after second of shows, is taken out (9)
5 Girl writer deserted to run off with another? (5) ELOPE
7 Eccentric over at university, the French count (7)
8 Car or inheritance tax? (6,4)
9 Meat dish given duke following complaint (4,10)
13 Miserly person embarrassed current collector (10)
16 In Christmas period, old eccentric may show bad taste (9)
18 A mostly forthright party delivering fruit (7)
20 Leather supplied by second Italian boy (7)
22 Lowest point in ruptured drain (5)
23 Alert agent catching leader of ring (4)

ACROSS
1 Look towards daughter wearing right cosmetic (4,6) FACE POWDER
6 Not working, one on dole lacking nothing! (4)
10 Search for fugitive knight hiding in shed on isle (7)
11 Exaggerate about something done (7)
12 Such as dates that can’t be kept? (9,5)
14 Snag affected church (5)
15 Girl fronting group wanting ribbon for hair . . . (5,4) ALICE BAND
17 . . . left group to get one during commercial (9)
19 I’m driven through illuminated border (5) LIMIT
21 Excited, gents in chopper leaving mall (8,6)
24 Ill at ease, a graduate approaching cast (7) ABASHED
25 Restrict charges to be made for weaving a carpet (4-3)
26 Archer’s painful back (4)
27 Bluff new blue following piece of publicity (10)

DOWN
1 Celebrity in Cardiff, American (4)
2 Dupe kind companion (7) CONSORT
3 Experience the worst extremes, as worker in sewer might? (5,3,6) PLUMB THE DEPTHS
4 Comedian, tired after second of shows, is taken out (9)
5 Girl writer deserted to run off with another? (5) ELOPE
7 Eccentric over at university, the French count (7)
8 Car or inheritance tax? (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
9 Meat dish given duke following complaint (4,10)
13 Miserly person embarrassed current collector (10)
16 In Christmas period, old eccentric may show bad taste (9)
18 A mostly forthright party delivering fruit (7)
20 Leather supplied by second Italian boy (7)
22 Lowest point in ruptured drain (5)
23 Alert agent catching leader of ring (4)

[B] ACROSS
1 Look towards daughter wearing right cosmetic (4,6) FACE POWDER
6 Not working, one on dole lacking nothing! (4)
10 Search for fugitive knight hiding in shed on isle (7)
11 Exaggerate about something done (7)
12 Such as dates that can’t be kept? (9,5) FORBIDDEN FRUIT
14 Snag affected church (5)
15 Girl fronting group wanting ribbon for hair . . . (5,4) ALICE BAND
17 . . . left group to get one during commercial (9) ABANDONED
19 I’m driven through illuminated border (5) LIMIT
21 Excited, gents in chopper leaving mall (8,6)
24 Ill at ease, a graduate approaching cast (7) ABASHED
25 Restrict charges to be made for weaving a carpet (4-3)
26 Archer’s painful back (4)
27 Bluff new blue following piece of publicity (10) PROMONTORY

DOWN
1 Celebrity in Cardiff, American (4)
2 Dupe kind companion (7) CONSORT
3 Experience the worst extremes, as worker in sewer might? (5,3,6) PLUMB THE DEPTHS
4 Comedian, tired after second of shows, is taken out (9) WITHDRAWN
5 Girl writer deserted to run off with another? (5) ELOPE
7 Eccentric over at university, the French count (7)
8 Car or inheritance tax? (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
9 Meat dish given duke following complaint (4,10) BEEF WELLINGTON
13 Miserly person embarrassed current collector (10)
16 In Christmas period, old eccentric may show bad taste (9)
18 A mostly forthright party delivering fruit (7)
20 Leather supplied by second Italian boy (7)
22 Lowest point in ruptured drain (5)
23 Alert agent catching leader of ring (4)

1 Look towards daughter wearing right cosmetic (4,6) FACE POWDER
6 Not working, one on dole lacking nothing! (4)IDLE
10 Search for fugitive knight hiding in shed on isle (7)MANHUNT
11 Exaggerate about something done (7)OVERACT
12 Such as dates that can’t be kept? (9,5) FORBIDDEN FRUIT
14 Snag affected church (5)HITCH
15 Girl fronting group wanting ribbon for hair . . . (5,4) ALICE BAND
17 . . . left group to get one during commercial (9) ABANDONED
19 I’m driven through illuminated border (5) LIMIT
21 Excited, gents in chopper leaving mall (8,6)SHOPPING CENTRE
24 Ill at ease, a graduate approaching cast (7) ABASHED
25 Restrict charges to be made for weaving a carpet (4-3)RATE-CAP
26 Archer’s painful back (4)EROS
27 Bluff new blue following piece of publicity (10) PROMONTORY

DOWN
1 Celebrity in Cardiff, American (4)FAME
2 Dupe kind companion (7) CONSORT
3 Experience the worst extremes, as worker in sewer might? (5,3,6) PLUMB THE DEPTHS
4 Comedian, tired after second of shows, is taken out (9) WITHDRAWN
5 Girl writer deserted to run off with another? (5) ELOPE
7 Eccentric over at university, the French count (7)DRACULA
8 Car or inheritance tax? (6,4) ESTATE DUTY
9 Meat dish given duke following complaint (4,10) BEEF WELLINGTON
13 Miserly person embarrassed current collector (10)CHEAPSKATE
16 In Christmas period, old eccentric may show bad taste (9)INDECORUM
18 A mostly forthright party delivering fruit (7)AVOCADO
20 Leather supplied by second Italian boy (7)MOROCCO
22 Lowest point in ruptured drain (5)NADIR
23 Alert agent catching leader of ring (4)SPRY

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

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Across
1 Cabin art depicting an animal with two humps (8) BACTRIAN
5 Tory leader missing kneecap gets rice dish (6) PAELLA
14 ... pedestrian in favour of the Saudi Arabian in-charge (7) PROSAIC

Down
6 Of mixed ancestry, like, say Boris Karloff (5-6) ANGLO INDIAN

ACROSS
1 Cabin art depicting an animal with two humps (8) BACTRIAN
5 Tory leader missing kneecap gets a rice dish (6) PAELLA
9 Prohibitionist embraces show returning to Arkansas with a one-humped animal (9)
11 Follow command (5)
12 A Kabul native's sheepskin coats and sulphur traded for iodine by a ... (7)
14 ... pedestrian in favour of the Saudi Arabian in-charge (7) PROSAIC
15 Former partner shot back by sabotaging directionless mission for empire-building (12)
17 Eliminating excess mineral processing was part of the racket (12)
20 Made more fretful when US ignored complicated heuristic (7)
22 No charge for annotation made on the orange food dye (7)
23 Not satisfied with the gunmetal ingredients (5)
24 Loose garland, indeed (9)
26 Hint from the auditor's puzzle (6)
27 Division of existing state outside New York with a gangster's input (8)
DOWN
1 Ewe gave birth in the garden, moved up, and caused chaos (6) BEDLAM
2 Gets logic fixed to determine what is most clayey (9) CLOGGIEST
3 A catcher in the novel? (3)
4 Unicameral organisation puts up pole inside with an Indian mathematical symbol (6,7) ARABIC NUMERAL
6 Of mixed ancestry, like, say, Boris Karloff (5-6) ANGLO-INDIAN
7 Animal described in letters from Randall, a magician (5)
8 Animal with revolutionary headgear captured by Alabama (6)
10 Making more suitable for the young urban professional (13) YUPPIFICATION
13 Rose admired in ... (11)
16 ... locations (reportedly around the bishop's seat) for tours (9)
18 Copper found in Vani's knitted wool (6)
19 Crop raised by agent going north for the coral reef residents (6)
21 Is its back broken by the last straw? (5)
25 Young woman with uniform for soldier helps pinpoint something on the web (1,1,1)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5786882.ece

ACROSS
1 Cabin art depicting an animal with two humps (8) BACTRIAN
5 Tory leader missing kneecap gets a rice dish (6) PAELLA
9 Prohibitionist embraces show returning to Arkansas with a one-humped animal (9)
11 Follow command (5)
12 A Kabul native's sheepskin coats and sulphur traded for iodine by a ... (7)
14 ... pedestrian in favour of the Saudi Arabian in-charge (7) PROSAIC
15 Former partner shot back by sabotaging directionless mission for empire-building (12)
17 Eliminating excess mineral processing was part of the racket (12)
20 Made more fretful when US ignored complicated heuristic (7)ITCHIER
22 No charge for annotation made on the orange food dye (7)
23 Not satisfied with the gunmetal ingredients (5)
24 Loose garland, indeed (9)LEISURELY
26 Hint from the auditor's puzzle (6)
27 Division of existing state outside New York with a gangster's input (8)
DOWN
1 Ewe gave birth in the garden, moved up, and caused chaos (6) BEDLAM
2 Gets logic fixed to determine what is most clayey (9) CLOGGIEST
3 A catcher in the novel? (3)
4 Unicameral organisation puts up pole inside with an Indian mathematical symbol (6,7) ARABIC NUMERAL
6 Of mixed ancestry, like, say, Boris Karloff (5-6) ANGLO-INDIAN
7 Animal described in letters from Randall, a magician (5)LLAMA
8 Animal with revolutionary headgear captured by Alabama (6)
10 Making more suitable for the young urban professional (13) YUPPIFICATION
13 Rose admired in ... (11)
16 ... locations (reportedly around the bishop's seat) for tours (9)
18 Copper found in Vani's knitted wool (6)
19 Crop raised by agent going north for the coral reef residents (6)
21 Is its back broken by the last straw? (5)CAMEL
25 Young woman with uniform for soldier helps pinpoint something on the web (1,1,1)

ACROSS
1 Cabin art depicting an animal with two humps (8) BACTRIAN
5 Tory leader missing kneecap gets a rice dish (6) PAELLA
9 Prohibitionist embraces show returning to Arkansas with a one-humped animal (9)DROMEDARY
11 Follow command (5)GRASP
12 A Kabul native's sheepskin coats and sulphur traded for iodine by a ... (7)AFGHANI
14 ... pedestrian in favour of the Saudi Arabian in-charge (7) PROSAIC
15 Former partner shot back by sabotaging directionless mission for empire-building (12)EXPANSIONISM
17 Eliminating excess mineral processing was part of the racket (12)STREAMLINING
20 Made more fretful when US ignored complicated heuristic (7)ITCHIER
22 No charge for annotation made on the orange food dye (7)ANNATTO
23 Not satisfied with the gunmetal ingredients (5)UNMET
24 Loose garland, indeed (9)LEISURELY
26 Hint from the auditor's puzzle (6)ALLUDE
27 Division of existing state outside New York with a gangster's input (8)ANALYSIS
DOWN
1 Ewe gave birth in the garden, moved up, and caused chaos (6) BEDLAM
2 Gets logic fixed to determine what is most clayey (9) CLOGGIEST
3 A catcher in the novel? (3)RYE
4 Unicameral organisation puts up pole inside with an Indian mathematical symbol (6,7) ARABIC NUMERAL
6 Of mixed ancestry, like, say, Boris Karloff (5-6) ANGLO-INDIAN
7 Animal described in letters from Randall, a magician (5)LLAMA
8 Animal with revolutionary headgear captured by Alabama (6)ALPACA
10 Making more suitable for the young urban professional (13) YUPPIFICATION
13 Rose admired in ... (11)APPRECIATED
16 ... locations (reportedly around the bishop's seat) for tours (9)SIGHTSEES
18 Copper found in Vani's knitted wool (6)VICUNA
19 Crop raised by agent going north for the coral reef residents (6)POLYPS
21 Is its back broken by the last straw? (5)CAMEL
25 Young woman with uniform for soldier helps pinpoint something on the web (1,1,1)U R L

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

ACROSS
8 Help deal with plague (1,3,2)
9 Irritation carried by skin growth cosmetics (3,5)
10 Moving proton is an elementary particle (8)
11 Tips for brunch? Ask roti or another flatbread (6)
12 Brand name to tick off sports equipment (9,6)
14 Bird in cage, one captured by a shooter (7)
16 Redeeming features of Sheraton in Goa (7)
19 What Rapunzel did is shed inhibitions (3,4,4,4)
22 Say capital Australian poet (6)
24 Just batting or getting boundaries? (8)
25 Common question for a musician (8)
26 Nothing new purchased after spending capital (6)

DOWN
1 Award Oscar to Blanchett after all (8)
2 Bondage is mostly showing discrimination (6)
3 A positive promotion to attract and recruit (10)
4 Sunset Boulevard star's detailed final performance (7)
5 Upcoming poet is boring (4)
6 Caribbean jelly one put in a tin (8)
7 Starter is on tray we hear (6)
13 Extraordinary break-in at large financial institution (6,4)
15 Clubs hosting hollow women and men (8)
17 Dancing we held in a city (3,5)
18 Two hours wasted on rum writer (1,1,5)
20 Computer program is buggy — redo it (6)
21 Draft a plan for ward? (4,2)
23 Absolutely grand burp (4)

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ACROSS
8 Help deal with plague (1,3,2)
9 Irritation carried by skin growth cosmetics (3,5)
10 Moving proton is an elementary particle (8) POSITRON
11 Tips for brunch? Ask roti or another flatbread (6)
12 Brand name to tick off sports equipment (9,6)
14 Bird in cage, one captured by a shooter (7)
16 Redeeming features of Sheraton in Goa (7) ATONING
19 What Rapunzel did is shed inhibitions (3,4,4,4)
22 Say capital Australian poet (6)
24 Just batting or getting boundaries? (8)
25 Common question for a musician (8)
26 Nothing new purchased after spending capital (6)

DOWN
1 Award Oscar to Blanchett after all (8)
2 Bondage is mostly showing discrimination (6)
3 A positive promotion to attract and recruit (10)
4 Sunset Boulevard star's detailed final performance (7)
5 Upcoming poet is boring (4)
6 Caribbean jelly one put in a tin (8)
7 Starter is on tray we hear (6) ENTREE
13 Extraordinary break-in at large financial institution (6,4)
15 Clubs hosting hollow women and men (8)
17 Dancing we held in a city (3,5) NEW DELHI
18 Two hours wasted on rum writer (1,1,5)
20 Computer program is buggy — redo it (6)
21 Draft a plan for ward? (4,2)
23 Absolutely grand burp (4)

ACROSS
8 Help deal with plague (1,3,2)
9 Irritation carried by skin growth cosmetics (3,5)
10 Moving proton is an elementary particle (8) POSITRON
11 Tips for brunch? Ask roti or another flatbread (6) BHAKRI
12 Brand name to tick off sports equipment (9,6) BADMINTON RACKET
14 Bird in cage, one captured by a shooter (7) PENGUIN
16 Redeeming features of Sheraton in Goa (7) ATONING
19 What Rapunzel did is shed inhibitions (3,4,4,4)LET ONES HAIR DOWN
22 Say capital Australian poet (6)
24 Just batting or getting boundaries? (8)
25 Common question for a musician (8)
26 Nothing new purchased after spending capital (6)

DOWN
1 Award Oscar to Blanchett after all (8)
2 Bondage is mostly showing discrimination (6)
3 A positive promotion to attract and recruit (10)
4 Sunset Boulevard star's detailed final performance (7)
5 Upcoming poet is boring (4)
6 Caribbean jelly one put in a tin (8)
7 Starter is on tray we hear (6) ENTREE
13 Extraordinary break-in at large financial institution (6,4)
15 Clubs hosting hollow women and men (8)
17 Dancing we held in a city (3,5) NEW DELHI
18 Two hours wasted on rum writer (1,1,5)
20 Computer program is buggy — redo it (6)
21 Draft a plan for ward? (4,2)
23 Absolutely grand burp (4)

ACROSS
8 Help deal with plague (1,3,2)
9 Irritation carried by skin growth cosmetics (3,5)
10 Moving proton is an elementary particle (8) POSITRON
11 Tips for brunch? Ask roti or another flatbread (6) BHAKRI
12 Brand name to tick off sports equipment (9,6) BADMINTON RACKET
14 Bird in cage, one captured by a shooter (7) PENGUIN
16 Redeeming features of Sheraton in Goa (7) ATONING
19 What Rapunzel did is shed inhibitions (3,4,4,4)LET ONES HAIR DOWN
22 Say capital Australian poet (6)
24 Just batting or getting boundaries? (8)
25 Common question for a musician (8)COMPOSER
26 Nothing new purchased after spending capital (6)

DOWN
1 Award Oscar to Blanchett after all (8)
2 Bondage is mostly showing discrimination (6)
3 A positive promotion to attract and recruit (10)
4 Sunset Boulevard star's detailed final performance (7)
5 Upcoming poet is boring (4)DRAB
6 Caribbean jelly one put in a tin (8)
7 Starter is on tray we hear (6) ENTREE
13 Extraordinary break-in at large financial institution (6,4)
15 Clubs hosting hollow women and men (8)
17 Dancing we held in a city (3,5) NEW DELHI
18 Two hours wasted on rum writer (1,1,5)
20 Computer program is buggy — redo it (6)EDITOR
21 Draft a plan for ward? (4,2)DRAW UP
23 Absolutely grand burp (4)

ACROSS
8 Help deal with plague (1,3,2)A LEG UP
9 Irritation carried by skin growth cosmetics (3,5)WAR PAINT
10 Moving proton is an elementary particle (8) POSITRON
11 Tips for brunch? Ask roti or another flatbread (6) BHAKRI
12 Brand name to tick off sports equipment (9,6) BADMINTON RACKET
14 Bird in cage, one captured by a shooter (7) PENGUIN
16 Redeeming features of Sheraton in Goa (7) ATONING
19 What Rapunzel did is shed inhibitions (3,4,4,4)LET ONES HAIR DOWN
22 Say capital Australian poet (6)SIDNEY
24 Just batting or getting boundaries? (8)UNBEATEN
25 Common question for a musician (8)COMPOSER
26 Nothing new purchased after spending capital (6)NOUGHT

DOWN
1 Award Oscar to Blanchett after all (8)ALLOCATE
2 Bondage is mostly showing discrimination (6)AGEISM
3 A positive promotion to attract and recruit (10)APPRENTICE
4 Sunset Boulevard star's detailed final performance (7)SWANSON
5 Upcoming poet is boring (4)DRAB
6 Caribbean jelly one put in a tin (8)JAMAICAN
7 Starter is on tray we hear (6) ENTREE
13 Extraordinary break-in at large financial institution (6,4)RETAIL BANK
15 Clubs hosting hollow women and men (8)GROWNUPS
17 Dancing we held in a city (3,5) NEW DELHI
18 Two hours wasted on rum writer (1,1,5)H H MUNRO
20 Computer program is buggy — redo it (6)EDITOR
21 Draft a plan for ward? (4,2)DRAW UP
23 Absolutely grand burp (4)YESK

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

ACROSS
1 Lady Gaga getting new song writer (5)
4 Mum mostly had name that is old-fashioned (4-5)
9 Varied: antonym for few (3,4)
10 Island of great importance next to California (7)
11 Skill shown by a department head (9)
12 Gossipmonger's desire to acquire leads (5)
13 Periodically OK'd exemption to confine indoors (4,2)
15 Past year unlocked revolutionary method of meditation (4,4)
18 Reasonable object to aim at in hoopla perhaps (4,4)
19 Swallow and finish off a cocktail (6)
22 Band is seated in orchestra pit (5)
24 Part of a camera rim had gap for adjustment (9)
26 Huge alfresco essentially sized for depth (7)
27 Awfully valiant Lett (7)
28 Lend our dance leaders extra stamina (9)
29 Shoot broadcast for a channel (5)
DOWN
1 Retreat/spot in a country (7)
2 Capacity to gobble Bengali treats? On the contrary (5)
3 Close call finding opener out (4,5)
4 Chaos that man engaged in month after month (6)
5 Duration of sleep's say on the up (4,4)
6 Relish guided journey out of old city (5)
7 Wearing it raised sound loudly (6,3)
8 Building in Agra on the far bank of Yamuna river (7)
14 Monthly payment government assessed and resettled (9)
16 Indifferent quote written up under a trail (9)
17 Trace amount left around in goldmines (8)
18 Cunning trick from female with a gem (4,3)
20 Refusal to pit against eastern candidate (7)
21 Past cricketer, he received raw deal (6)
23 Former head of a religious order (5)

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ACROSS
1 Lady Gaga getting new song writer (5) DYLAN
4 Mum mostly had name that is old-fashioned (4-5) MOTH-EATEN
9 Varied: antonym for few (3,4) NOT MANY
10 Island of great importance next to California (7) MAJORCA
11 Skill shown by a department head (9)
12 Gossipmonger's desire to acquire leads (5)
13 Periodically OK'd exemption to confine indoors (4,2)
15 Past year unlocked revolutionary method of meditation (4,4)
18 Reasonable object to aim at in hoopla perhaps (4,4)
19 Swallow and finish off a cocktail (6)
22 Band is seated in orchestra pit (5)
24 Part of a camera rim had gap for adjustment (9)
26 Huge alfresco essentially sized for depth (7)
27 Awfully valiant Lett (7)
28 Lend our dance leaders extra stamina (9)
29 Shoot broadcast for a channel (5)
DOWN
1 Retreat/spot in a country (7)
2 Capacity to gobble Bengali treats? On the contrary (5)
3 Close call finding opener out (4,5)
4 Chaos that man engaged in month after month (6)
5 Duration of sleep's say on the up (4,4)
6 Relish guided journey out of old city (5)
7 Wearing it raised sound loudly (6,3)
8 Building in Agra on the far bank of Yamuna river (7)
14 Monthly payment government assessed and resettled (9)
16 Indifferent quote written up under a trail (9)
17 Trace amount left around in goldmines (8)
18 Cunning trick from female with a gem (4,3)
20 Refusal to pit against eastern candidate (7)
21 Past cricketer, he received raw deal (6)
23 Former head of a religious order (5)

ACROSS
1 Lady Gaga getting new song writer (5) DYLAN
4 Mum mostly had name that is old-fashioned (4-5) MOTH-EATEN
9 Varied: antonym for few (3,4) NOT MANY
10 Island of great importance next to California (7) MAJORCA
11 Skill shown by a department head (9)
12 Gossipmonger's desire to acquire leads (5)
13 Periodically OK'd exemption to confine indoors (4,2)
15 Past year unlocked revolutionary method of meditation (4,4)
18 Reasonable object to aim at in hoopla perhaps (4,4)
19 Swallow and finish off a cocktail (6)
22 Band is seated in orchestra pit (5)
24 Part of a camera rim had gap for adjustment (9)
26 Huge alfresco essentially sized for depth (7)
27 Awfully valiant Lett (7)
28 Lend our dance leaders extra stamina (9)
29 Shoot broadcast for a channel (5)
DOWN
1 Retreat/spot in a country (7)
2 Capacity to gobble Bengali treats? On the contrary (5)
3 Close call finding opener out (4,5) NEAR THING
4 Chaos that man engaged in month after month (6) MAYHEM
5 Duration of sleep's say on the up (4,4)
6 Relish guided journey out of old city (5) ENJOY
7 Wearing it raised sound loudly (6,3)
8 Building in Agra on the far bank of Yamuna river (7)
14 Monthly payment government assessed and resettled (9)
16 Indifferent quote written up under a trail (9)
17 Trace amount left around in goldmines (8)
18 Cunning trick from female with a gem (4,3)
20 Refusal to pit against eastern candidate (7)
21 Past cricketer, he received raw deal (6) HADLEE
23 Former head of a religious order (5)

ACROSS
1 Lady Gaga getting new song writer (5) DYLAN
4 Mum mostly had name that is old-fashioned (4-5) MOTH-EATEN
9 Varied: antonym for few (3,4) NOT MANY
10 Island of great importance next to California (7) MAJORCA
11 Skill shown by a department head (9)
12 Gossipmonger's desire to acquire leads (5)
13 Periodically OK'd exemption to confine indoors (4,2)KEEP IN
15 Past year unlocked revolutionary method of meditation (4,4)
18 Reasonable object to aim at in hoopla perhaps (4,4)
19 Swallow and finish off a cocktail (6)
22 Band is seated in orchestra pit (5)STRAP
24 Part of a camera rim had gap for adjustment (9)
26 Huge alfresco essentially sized for depth (7)
27 Awfully valiant Lett (7)
28 Lend our dance leaders extra stamina (9)
29 Shoot broadcast for a channel (5)
DOWN
1 Retreat/spot in a country (7)
2 Capacity to gobble Bengali treats? On the contrary (5)LITRE
3 Close call finding opener out (4,5) NEAR THING
4 Chaos that man engaged in month after month (6) MAYHEM
5 Duration of sleep's say on the up (4,4)
6 Relish guided journey out of old city (5) ENJOY
7 Wearing it raised sound loudly (6,3)
8 Building in Agra on the far bank of Yamuna river (7)
14 Monthly payment government assessed and resettled (9)
16 Indifferent quote written up under a trail (9)
17 Trace amount left around in goldmines (8)
18 Cunning trick from female with a gem (4,3)
20 Refusal to pit against eastern candidate (7)
21 Past cricketer, he received raw deal (6) HADLEE
23 Former head of a religious order (5)PRIOR

ACROSS
1 Lady Gaga getting new song writer (5) DYLAN
4 Mum mostly had name that is old-fashioned (4-5) MOTH-EATEN
9 Varied: antonym for few (3,4) NOT MANY
10 Island of great importance next to California (7) MAJORCA
11 Skill shown by a department head (9)ADEPTNESS
12 Gossipmonger's desire to acquire leads (5)YENTA
13 Periodically OK'd exemption to confine indoors (4,2)KEEP IN
15 Past year unlocked revolutionary method of meditation (4,4)RAJA YOGA
18 Reasonable object to aim at in hoopla perhaps (4,4)FAIR GAME
19 Swallow and finish off a cocktail (6)MARTIN
22 Band is seated in orchestra pit (5)STRAP
24 Part of a camera rim had gap for adjustment (9)DIAPHRAGM
26 Huge alfresco essentially sized for depth (7)OUTSIZE
27 Awfully valiant Lett (7)LATVIAN
28 Lend our dance leaders extra stamina (9)ENDURANCE
29 Shoot broadcast for a channel (5)CHUTE
DOWN
1 Retreat/spot in a country (7)DENMARK
2 Capacity to gobble Bengali treats? On the contrary (5)LITRE
3 Close call finding opener out (4,5) NEAR THING
4 Chaos that man engaged in month after month (6) MAYHEM
5 Duration of sleep's say on the up (4,4)TIME SPAN
6 Relish guided journey out of old city (5) ENJOY
7 Wearing it raised sound loudly (6,3)TIRING OUT
8 Building in Agra on the far bank of Yamuna river (7)NIAGARA
14 Monthly payment government assessed and resettled (9)EMIGRATED
16 Indifferent quote written up under a trail (9)APATHETIC
17 Trace amount left around in goldmines (8)SMIDGEON
18 Cunning trick from female with a gem (4,3)FAST ONE
20 Refusal to pit against eastern candidate (7)NOMINEE
21 Past cricketer, he received raw deal (6) HADLEE
23 Former head of a religious order (5)PRIOR

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

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7)
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7)
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5)
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9)
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5)
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4)
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8)
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8)
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4)
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5)
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9)
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9)
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5)
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7)
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6)
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9)
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5)
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9)
5 Move workers (5)
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9)
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5)
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6)
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9)
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3)
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9)
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6)
21 Dump over the yard floor (6)
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5)
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5824903.ece

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7)
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7)
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5)
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9)
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5) BE MY GUEST
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4)
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8)
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8)
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4) PACT
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5)
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9) PRESIDENT
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9)
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5)
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7)
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6)
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9)
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5)
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9)
5 Move workers (5)
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9)
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5)
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6)
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9)
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3)
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9) ROCHESTER
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6)
21 Dump over the yard floor (6)
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5)
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7)
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7)
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5)
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9)
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5) BE MY GUEST
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4)
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8)
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8)
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4) PACT
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5)
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9) PRESIDENT
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9)
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5)
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7)
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6)
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9)
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5)
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9)
5 Move workers (5)
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9)
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5) INTER
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6) EVENLY
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9) BARTENDER
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3) BITTER END
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9) ROCHESTER
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6)
21 Dump over the yard floor (6)
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5)
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)

Looks like we jumped the gun as none from Orkut has migrated!

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Originally Posted by deepakgita

Looks like we jumped the gun as none from Orkut has migrated!

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"Hope springs eternal in the human breast"

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7)
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7)
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5)
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9)
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5) BE MY GUEST
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)ENROL
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4)
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8)
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8)
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4) PACT
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5)
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9) PRESIDENT
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9)
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5)
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7)
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)DESTROY
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6)
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9)
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5)
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9)
5 Move workers (5)
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9)
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5) INTER
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6) EVENLY
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9) BARTENDER
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3) BITTER END
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9) ROCHESTER
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6)
21 Dump over the yard floor (6)
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)TEPEE
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5)
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)INDUS

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7) FLEXING
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7) SUBLIME
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5) ALIBI
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9) ARISTOTLE
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5) BE MY GUEST
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)ENROL
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4) STUB?
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8) ALBACORE
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8) ACCREDIT
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4) PACT
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5) LATHE
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9) PRESIDENT
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9) REPUDIATE
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5) DETER
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7) CHEVRON
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)DESTROY
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6) FLAMBE
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9) ENIGMATIC
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5) ICING
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9) GRAVEYARD
5 Move workers (5) SHIFT
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9) BUTTERCUP
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5) INTER
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6) EVENLY
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9) BARTENDER
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3) BITTER END
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9) ROCHESTER
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6) CLERIC
21 Dump over the yard floor (6) STOREY
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)TEPEE
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5) PRAWN?
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)INDUS

ACROSS
1 Old? Throw outside by moving a muscle (7) FLEXING
5 Vehicle overburdened with fruit — splendid! (7) SUBLIME
9 A lady in black, interestingly starts with an excuse (5) ALIBI
10 A philosopher and a teacher rear a child — extremely laudable (9) ARISTOTLE
11 Bachelor organised meet with guys — do as you please (2, 2, 5) BE MY GUEST
12 Measure only between sides and register (5)ENROL
13 Doubts over doubt expressed (4) STUB
15 Fish centre just below Scotland (8) ALBACORE
18 Do allow for good reputation, take no time to recognise officially (8) ACCREDIT
19 President will do what's agreed upon. (4) PACT
22 Pliable machinery, one goes for another one (5) LATHE
24 Quiet inmate in the white house (9) PRESIDENT
26 Idea erupts surprisingly, no point to deny (9) REPUDIATE
27 Do not allow animal to clutch the cat's tail (5) DETER
28 Child overexcited with new badge (7) CHEVRON
29 Ruin of the French city of yore (7)DESTROY
DOWN
1 French cooking gets bachelor in heat (6) FLAMBE
2 Imagine time moving at speed of light — it's hard to understand (9) ENIGMATIC
3 Watching but not missing the bonus (5) ICING
4 Finding bodies here is serious, for the police (9) GRAVEYARD
5 Move workers (5) SHIFT
6 Goldilocks however put up maintaining secrecy regularly (9) BUTTERCUP
7 Trainee loses direction in Bury (5) INTER
8 Uniformly done the day before, only the ring went missing (6) EVENLY
14 Ban external trade for a local worker (9) BARTENDER
16 Drink will run out finally (6,3) BITTER END
17 Escort her straight to a US city (9) ROCHESTER
20 A shepherd is extremely careful with the boy (6) CLERIC
21 Dump over the yard floor (6) STOREY
23 Tent featuring a Middle Eastern sword (5)TEPEE
24 Pledge to protect the Queen, or may be a King (5) PRAWN
25 Flower found in dusty plains (5)INDUS

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!
To spchennai:Please note the title of the thread:the time for wrapping up the puzzle has been extended to 4 pm IST.

ACROSS
1 Hit back with a weapon, so to speak (8)
5 Not a little upset with the Alaskan's state (6)
10 It's an instrument of good fortune that the fool's caged in (7)
11 Rent-a-party in case of bad weather (7)
12 Billet partly accommodating other ranks (5)
13 He gets one per cent interest ( compounded ) (9)
14 I'd permit some changes in the afternoon (4,8)
18 Restrain group without putting strain on the boy (12)
21 Pity the country's lost it — that burning ambition (9)
23 The atmosphere inside the room (5)
24 Trap made Neanderthals overlook death (7)
N25 It will latch on to the page number in a large novel (7)
26 Tries some compositions (6)
27 Secret coteries could be formed (8)

DOWN
1 Blood suckers mostly follow local people (6)
2 Singer forced to step down (6)
3 All the more a vital priority to hold the rampart (1, 8)
4 It's hard to find wild growth in the urban centre (8,6)
6 A voyage with anchors aweigh (5)
7 Free to tease about a dish (5,3)
8 Give up after second question: when does the curtain rise? (8)
9 Cattle trades in financial markets (5,9)
15 Eglantine's kind of homely (9)
16 Number one bribe; the Frenchman gets volatile stuff... (8)
17 ...they provide support to the Frenchman during stops (8)
19 He complains of booze, gets high... it's never ending (6)
20 Play and run around (6)
22 Sound surprised about taste, it's substantial (5)

Grid at

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6087410.ece