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

Across
1 A ready source for money in the dairy farm (5,3) MILCH COW
6 Press down no small philatelic item (4) TAMP
9 Something soothing entertains the Election Commission still (6) BECALM
10 Charm girl, married, and pour out softly (7)ENAMOUR
13 Strain following bad returns from domestic animals (9)LIVESTOCK
14 Hold firmly the grand file (5)GRASP
15 He tells the police about the Navy boat (4)NARK
16 Following a variety in a fashion (5,1,4)AFTER A SORT
19 Fast! A true and complete list! (2,4,4)AT FULL TILT
21 Begin ignoring second bakery item (4)TART
24 Once in twelve months youth leader leaves before time (5) EARLY
25 Stoic wandering around Riga wildly is debauched (9) ORGIASTIC
26 Once Maple played as model (7) EXAMPLE
27 Lambast original tyrant's harsh treatment (6) THRASH
28 Drug hoarded by damosel pushed back (4) SOMA
29 A number to cut back on a game (8)NINEPINS

Down
2 Agreeable deliveries (not new) become frozen (3,4)ICE OVER
3 Contract provision nails broadcast (6)CLAUSE
4 Advice to a drug addict:stop being so stupid! (4,3,2)COME OFF IT
5 Cause smoke, reportedly (5)WREAK
7 A village officer — bad guy— gets nil fruit (7) AVOCADO
8 Precipitates movement for vagrants (12) PERIPATETICS
11 Shaggy dog's coat (6)AFGHAN
12 Royal house's crooked agent (English) schemes outside (12)PLANTAGENETS
17 Show how opponents may ease up? (9)ENLIGHTEN
18 Call attention to little dog getting set (4,2) PLAY UP
20 On which the cubit was measured (7)FOREARM
22 Unfair to have dismissed quiet worker (7)ARTISAN
23 A forgotten Maharashtra town's primarily politic ruler (6)SATRAP
25 No ace lost in sea (5)OCEAN

:clap::clap::clap: A toughie!

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)
5 Engineer carried saw (6)
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7)
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4)
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3)
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7)
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8)
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6)
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8)
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)
8 Fears dreadful adders (6)
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7)
20 More glossy rainwear (7)
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6)
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6059268.ece

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)
5 Engineer carried saw (6)
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7) ITALIAN
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4) INDY
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3)
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7)
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8) EPIDEMIC
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6) ANIMUS
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8)
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)
8 Fears dreadful adders (6)
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7)
20 More glossy rainwear (7)
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6)
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6)

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)
5 Engineer carried saw (6)
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7) ITALIAN
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4) INDY
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3)
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7)
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8) EPIDEMIC
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6) ANIMUS
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8)
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)
8 Fears dreadful adders (6)
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7) AMMONIA
20 More glossy rainwear (7) SLICKER
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6) YABBER
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6) WHEEZE

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)
5 Engineer carried saw (6)
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7) ITALIAN
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4) INDY
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3) CALL IT ON
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7) GHERKIN
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8) EPIDEMIC
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6) ANIMUS
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8) EGOISTIC
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)
8 Fears dreadful adders (6) DREADS
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7) AMMONIA
20 More glossy rainwear (7) SLICKER
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6) YABBER
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6) WHEEZE

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)
5 Engineer carried saw (6)
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7) ITALIAN
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)SATED
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4) INDY
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)IMPATIENT
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3) CALL IT ON
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)AMMAN
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7) GHERKIN
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)REALTY
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8) EPIDEMIC
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6) ANIMUS
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8) EGOISTIC
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)
8 Fears dreadful adders (6) DREADS
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7) AMMONIA
20 More glossy rainwear (7) SLICKER
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6) YABBER
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6) WHEEZE

Across
1 Bent on dismissing the head, Sikh leader charms (8)ENCHANTS
5 Engineer carried saw (6)BEHELD
9 Ali ain't reforming foreign national (7) ITALIAN
10 Hymn uttered in revolutionary setting (7)CHORALE
11 Bad vapour makes Oriental females with sweetie and I hesitate (9)EFFLUVIUM
12 Relaxed journalist is quite satisfied (5)SATED
13 Vain dynasty holding race-car type (4) INDY
14 Setter's confession of being in hospital and annoyed (9)IMPATIENT
17 If you do, it's not on (4,2,3) CALL IT ON
19 A hairy fellow reportedly spotted at the end of line (4)ESAU
23 Same hearty fellow in capital (5)AMMAN
24 The central longing to travel— travel in an inexpensive way (9)HITCHHIKE
25 Mad persons of interest give up opening of account for nothing (7)BONKERS
26 The woman's relatives go after good pickle (7) GHERKIN
27 Solid truth: one is leaving lots (6)REALTY
28 Direction to specialist: boy follows umpire's mistake (8)REFERRAL

Down
1 Record I claimed wrongly omitting the French causes widespread complaint (8) EPIDEMIC
2 Ridiculed female's irritated all round (7)CHAFFED
3 Hatred of the Indian woman returning to the States (6) ANIMUS
4 A number to back wrong correspondences in court games (6-7)TENNIS-MATCHES
6 For example, duck I nearly fix is self-assertive (8) EGOISTIC
7 One finally has almost enduring protein (7)ELASTIN
8 Fears dreadful adders (6) DREADS
10 A soldier who is wearied but determined might ... ...(6,7)COMBAT FATIGUE
15 Fellow follows idea that is repetitious (8)PLANGENT
16 Excellent network back.Heavenly! (8)SUPERNAL
18 Indian mother taking on one pungent cleanser (7) AMMONIA
20 More glossy rainwear (7) SLICKER
21 Bray wildly about engineer's gossip (6) YABBER
22 Exclamation about essentially freezing scheme (6) WHEEZE

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

Across
1 Face endless people giving a torrent of abuse (8)
5 Incendiary liquid buddy used in Vietnam (6)
9 Coin kept popping up (2,6)
10 Moderate, English politician during short period of office (6)
11 Artist brought in can teach (5)
12 Italian poet holding passage back for socialite (9)
14 Kept mistress, monied maiden originally (12)
18 Had meal with group, filling entire pub (8,4)
21 Hospital doctor pressing substance right into bottom (9)
23 How Alfie ends is unimaginitive (5)
24 At home and abroad, to some extent (2,1,3)
25 County players in blue (8)
26 Understand article in revolutionary newspaper (6)
27 A depression involving her advocate (8)

Down
1 Fine titbit (6)
2 Drawing power of a quiet ringing of bells (6)
3 Foreign count, rare storyteller (9)
4 Sole wage earner in new diner/bar? Unlikely (11)
6 Operative, a well-bred fellow (5)
7 It contains supplementary material that may have to be removed (8) APPENDIX
8 Butterfly in car (8) MERCEDES
13 British, further gangster in fraternity (11) BROTHERHOOD
15 Playing field’s ending marriage (9) DALLIANCE
16 Getting hot under sun, moving in large numbers (8)
17 Motionless deer seen by worker after noon (8)
19 Locality around a monarch’s official residence (6)
20 Get going and defeat Italian (4,2)
22 Pity some Irish-Americans (5)

Across
1 Face endless people giving a torrent of abuse (8)
5 Incendiary liquid buddy used in Vietnam (6)
9 Coin kept popping up (2,6)
10 Moderate, English politician during short period of office (6)
11 Artist brought in can teach (5)
12 Italian poet holding passage back for socialite (9) DEBUTANTE
14 Kept mistress, monied maiden originally (12) DEMIMONDAINE
18 Had meal with group, filling entire pub (8,4)
21 Hospital doctor pressing substance right into bottom (9)
23 How Alfie ends is unimaginitive (5)
24 At home and abroad, to some extent (2,1,3)
25 County players in blue (8)
26 Understand article in revolutionary newspaper (6)
27 A depression involving her advocate (8)

Down
1 Fine titbit (6)
2 Drawing power of a quiet ringing of bells (6)
3 Foreign count, rare storyteller (9) RECONTEUR
4 Sole wage earner in new diner/bar? Unlikely (11) BREADWINNER
6 Operative, a well-bred fellow (5)
7 It contains supplementary material that may have to be removed (8) APPENDIX
8 Butterfly in car (8) MERCEDES
13 British, further gangster in fraternity (11) BROTHERHOOD
15 Playing field’s ending marriage (9) DALLIANCE
16 Getting hot under sun, moving in large numbers (8)
17 Motionless deer seen by worker after noon (8)
19 Locality around a monarch’s official residence (6)
20 Get going and defeat Italian (4,2)
22 Pity some Irish-Americans (5)

Across
1 Face endless people giving a torrent of abuse (8)
5 Incendiary liquid buddy used in Vietnam (6)
9 Coin kept popping up (2,6)
10 Moderate, English politician during short period of office (6)
11 Artist brought in can teach (5) TRAIN
12 Italian poet holding passage back for socialite (9) DEBUTANTE
14 Kept mistress, monied maiden originally (12) DEMIMONDAINE
18 Had meal with group, filling entire pub (8,4)
21 Hospital doctor pressing substance right into bottom (9)
23 How Alfie ends is unimaginitive (5)
24 At home and abroad, to some extent (2,1,3)
25 County players in blue (8) DOWNCAST
26 Understand article in revolutionary newspaper (6)
27 A depression involving her advocate (8)

Down
1 Fine titbit (6)
2 Drawing power of a quiet ringing of bells (6)
3 Foreign count, rare storyteller (9) RECONTEUR
4 Sole wage earner in new diner/bar? Unlikely (11) BREADWINNER
6 Operative, a well-bred fellow (5)
7 It contains supplementary material that may have to be removed (8) APPENDIX
8 Butterfly in car (8) MERCEDES
13 British, further gangster in fraternity (11) BROTHERHOOD
15 Playing field’s ending marriage (9) DALLIANCE
16 Getting hot under sun, moving in large numbers (8)
17 Motionless deer seen by worker after noon (8) STAGNANT
19 Locality around a monarch’s official residence (6)
20 Get going and defeat Italian (4,2)
22 Pity some Irish-Americans (5) SHAME

Across
1 Face endless people giving a torrent of abuse (8)DIATRIBE
5 Incendiary liquid buddy used in Vietnam (6)
9 Coin kept popping up (2,6)
10 Moderate, English politician during short period of office (6)
11 Artist brought in can teach (5) TRAIN
12 Italian poet holding passage back for socialite (9) DEBUTANTE
14 Kept mistress, monied maiden originally (12) DEMIMONDAINE
18 Had meal with group, filling entire pub (8,4)
21 Hospital doctor pressing substance right into bottom (9)
23 How Alfie ends is unimaginitive (5)INANE
24 At home and abroad, to some extent (2,1,3)IN A WAY
25 County players in blue (8) DOWNCAST
26 Understand article in revolutionary newspaper (6)
27 A depression involving her advocate (8)

Down
1 Fine titbit (6)
2 Drawing power of a quiet ringing of bells (6)APPEAL
3 Foreign count, rare storyteller (9) RECONTEUR
4 Sole wage earner in new diner/bar? Unlikely (11) BREADWINNER
6 Operative, a well-bred fellow (5)
7 It contains supplementary material that may have to be removed (8) APPENDIX
8 Butterfly in car (8) MERCEDES
13 British, further gangster in fraternity (11) BROTHERHOOD
15 Playing field’s ending marriage (9) DALLIANCE
16 Getting hot under sun, moving in large numbers (8)
17 Motionless deer seen by worker after noon (8) STAGNANT
19 Locality around a monarch’s official residence (6)
20 Get going and defeat Italian (4,2)
22 Pity some Irish-Americans (5) SHAME

Across
1 Face endless people giving a torrent of abuse (8)DIATRIBE
5 Incendiary liquid buddy used in Vietnam (6)NAPALM
9 Coin kept popping up (2,6)IN POCKET
10 Moderate, English politician during short period of office (6)TEMPER
11 Artist brought in can teach (5) TRAIN
12 Italian poet holding passage back for socialite (9) DEBUTANTE
14 Kept mistress, monied maiden originally (12) DEMIMONDAINE
18 Had meal with group, filling entire pub (8,4)WATERING HOLE
21 Hospital doctor pressing substance right into bottom (9)REGISTRAR
23 How Alfie ends is unimaginitive (5)INANE
24 At home and abroad, to some extent (2,1,3)IN A WAY
25 County players in blue (8) DOWNCAST
26 Understand article in revolutionary newspaper (6)GATHER
27 A depression involving her advocate (8)ADHERENT

Down
1 Fine titbit (6)DAINTY
2 Drawing power of a quiet ringing of bells (6)APPEAL
3 Foreign count, rare storyteller (9) RECONTEUR
4 Sole wage earner in new diner/bar? Unlikely (11) BREADWINNER
6 Operative, a well-bred fellow (5)AGENT
7 It contains supplementary material that may have to be removed (8) APPENDIX
8 Butterfly in car (8) MERCEDES
13 British, further gangster in fraternity (11) BROTHERHOOD
15 Playing field’s ending marriage (9) DALLIANCE
16 Getting hot under sun, moving in large numbers (8)SWARMING
17 Motionless deer seen by worker after noon (8) STAGNANT
19 Locality around a monarch’s official residence (6)PALACE
20 Get going and defeat Italian (4,2)BEAT IT
22 Pity some Irish-Americans (5) SHAME

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8)
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6)
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10)
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4)
12 Cross the bridge (4)
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8)
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7)
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3)

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5)
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15)
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7)
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4)
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9)
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9)
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5)
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6063851.ece

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6)
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10)
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4)
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8)
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7)
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3)

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5)
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7)
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4)
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9)
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9)
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4)

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6)
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10)
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4)
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8)
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7)
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3)

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5)
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7) WETLAND
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4) CEDE
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9) PENCIL-SHARPENER
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9) SPIRITUAL
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4)

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6) EXEMPT
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10) ESPADRILLE
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4) CARR
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8) NOBILITY
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7)
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3)

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5)
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7) WETLAND
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4) CEDE
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9) PENCIL-SHARPENER
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9) SPIRITUAL
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4)

A report on the launch of IXL-2014 can be seen on my blog at the following link THCC Families

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6) EXEMPT
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10) ESPADRILLE
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4) CARR
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8) NOBILITY
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7) EGGHEAD
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3) APPLE PIE

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5) MARSH
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7) WETLAND
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4) CEDE
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9) PENCIL-SHARPENER
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9) SPIRITUAL
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4) LOAF

Quote:

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Originally Posted by deepakgita

A report on the launch of IXL-2014 can be seen on my blog at the following link THCC Families

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Congrats, Colonel, for the honour! Happy to see NJ!

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6) EXEMPT
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10) ESPADRILLE
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4) CARR
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8) NOBILITY
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7) EGGHEAD
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)SURE
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)
24 Baggage car (7,3)LUGGAGE VAN
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3) APPLE PIE

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5) MARSH
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7) WETLAND
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4) CEDE
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9) PENCIL-SHARPENER
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9) SPIRITUAL
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)SWAMP
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)FAKIR
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4) LOAF

Across
7 Drool on Spanish article returned to the island by Virginia with a note (8) SALIVATE
9 Grant immunity to the old partner and alien abducting a politician (6) EXEMPT
10 iPad seller's comical footwear (10) ESPADRILLE
11 Vehicle heard in the fen woodland (4) CARR
12 Cross the bridge (4) SPAN
13 The gentry and the celebrity dismissed the volunteers (8) NOBILITY
16 Retreating policeman meets sailor in a poorly drained high ground (7)POCOSIN
18 Prod the brain of an intellectual (7) EGGHEAD
20 Forgive and bring back model dismissed by the Portuguese leader (8)REPRIEVE
21 Bet on a certainty? (4)SURE
23 Small Turkish coin hidden in the apparatus (4)PARA
24 Baggage car (7,3)LUGGAGE VAN
25 Sent back article about a kitchen appliance with a prayer (6)NOVENA
26 Discarded new pineapple preparation with the pastry (5,3) APPLE PIE

Down
1 Law officer letting criminal go to the fenland (5) MARSH
2 Import appraised terribly was stolen (15) MISAPPROPRIATED
3 Strangely wanted to surround lake with water-saturated soil (7) WETLAND
4 Surrender at the beginning, reportedly (4) CEDE
5 It might help one get to the point (6-9) PENCIL-SHARPENER
6 Religious Greek character participating in crazy rituals (9) SPIRITUAL
8 Part of a theatre stage in the airplane loading bay (5) APRON
14 Standard that is completely ordinary? (3)BOG
15 Style of an informant or a go-between (9)MODERATOR
17 Sign up after commencement in anger (3)IRE
19 Second letter to the German government misplaced by a Swedish actress (7)BERGMAN
21 Flood making hands from the south go around Malta (5)SWAMP
22 One coming in for the Oriental forger is a mendicant ascetic (5)FAKIR
24 Idle buffalo affected to some extent (4) LOAF

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

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4)
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6)
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8)
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6)
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5)
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5)
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4)
2 Helpless when left here? (5)
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)
12 Delivers runs (11)
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9)
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7)
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5)
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6068468.ece

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4)
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6)
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8)
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6)
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5)
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5)
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4)
2 Helpless when left here? (5)
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)
12 Delivers runs (11) ADMINISTERS
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9) STREETCAR
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7) COCHLEA
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5)
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4) POLE

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4)
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6)
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8)
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6)
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5)
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5)
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)ARCHED
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)WELL-TO-DO
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)HARASS
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)ESCAPADE

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4)
2 Helpless when left here? (5)
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)
12 Delivers runs (11) ADMINISTERS
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9) STREETCAR
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7) COCHLEA
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5)
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4) POLE

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4)
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6)
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8)
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6) JAGUAR
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5) WHOLEMEAL BREAD
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5)
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)ARCHED
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)WELL-TO-DO
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)HARASS
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)ESCAPADE

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4) TRAM
2 Helpless when left here? (5)
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)
12 Delivers runs (11) ADMINISTERS
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9) STREETCAR
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7) COCHLEA
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5) DOONA
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4) POLE

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4) TALL TALE
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6) ESCHEW
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8) AIRBORNE
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6) JAGUAR
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5) WHOLEMEAL BREAD
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5) ASSAY
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)ARCHED
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)WELL-TO-DO
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)HARASS
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)ESCAPADE

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4) TRAM
2 Helpless when left here? (5)
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)
12 Delivers runs (11) ADMINISTERS
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9) STREETCAR
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7) COCHLEA
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5) DOONA
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4) POLE

Across
1 Giant to reportedly chase an improbable story (4,4) TALL TALE
5 Avoid Spanish plug (6) ESCHEW
9 Flying by the English river to collect boron and oxygen is prohibited (8) AIRBORNE
10 Luxury car manufacturer's wild cat (6) JAGUAR
11 Strangely, he allowed Amber to get a food item (9,5) WHOLEMEAL BREAD
14 Malign Yankee coming in for Illinois examination (5) ASSAY
16 Gold medal winner, a natural count beginner? (6,3)NUMBER ONE
17 Ill-gotten cover for counter area cut with agent causing congenital malformation (9)TERATOGEN
19 Indulge Romeo moving back in a container (5)CATER
20 Children's road safety rules (5,5,4)GREEN CROSS CODE
23 Part of pear Che devoured was curved (6)ARCHED
24 Rich result of a pleasing task for the future (4-2-2)WELL-TO-DO
25 Torment for arranging hollow ashlars (6)HARASS
26 Avoid including promotion for the adventurous exploit (8)ESCAPADE

Down
1 Shopping center in retreat gets a track-running vehicle (4) TRAM
2 Helpless when left here? (5)LURCH
3 Ancient city accepts measure about a passenger vehicle (7)TROLLEY
4 US electrician with silver and erbium, one exercising authority in a formal hierarchy (4,7)LINE MANAGER
6 Walk awkwardly in a rush to replace chromium with hydrogen (7)SHAMBLE
7 British leader throws out Charlie's dressing gown from the barge (9)HOUSEBOAT
8 Bored auditor's twisted arms to get rid of 50% off coupon (5-5)WORLD-WEARY
12 Delivers runs (11) ADMINISTERS
13 Criticise jargon from south Philippines about a scientific instrument (10)PANTOGRAPH
15 American wagon may reset cart development (9) STREETCAR
18 Fiddles with the pedlars (7)TINKERS
19 Snail-shaped tube lost in cochineal processing (7) COCHLEA
21 Bindoo naively conceals Australian duvet (5) DOONA
22 Ten-foot long barge accessory? (4) POLE

:clap::clap::clap: A bit tough!

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5)
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5)
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6)
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6)

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5)
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6)
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7)
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9)
15 Awful working without a command (9)
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6073376.ece

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5)
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5)
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6)
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6)

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)FABRIC
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)ERATO
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5)
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)TADPOLE
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5)
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6)
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6)

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)RESERVOIR
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)FABRIC
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)ERATO
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5) MIMER
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)TADPOLE
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5) RHINO
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6) REDEYE
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6) DISUSE

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)RESERVOIR
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)

Across
1 Marvellous endlessly plush cloth material (6)FABRIC
5 Hurt ego it's something that goes up in smoke (6)STOGIE
10 Book a meeting behind old complex (9)OBSESSION
11 Muse over a topic in part (5)ERATO
12 Cheapskate having a change of heart makes one speechless (5) MIMER
13 Delay affected power (3,2,4)PUT ON HOLD
14 Bit by stick form of larva (7)TADPOLE
16 Months/years before tan changes colour (7)MAGENTA
18 One among listeners is a murder suspect (7)EARDRUM
20 I must be in a largely broadminded country (7)LIBERIA
21 One helps in lifting say basic carpenter's tool (4,5)JACK PLANE
23 Biblical character's lament about ego (5)NAOMI
25 Beast is right at home inside house (5) RHINO
26 City built near Aruba (5,4)URBAN AREA
27 Unwanted effect of snapping in an overnight journey (6) REDEYE
28 Neglect studies wasting time foolishly (6) DISUSE

Down
2 A service counter for tea (5)ASSAM
3 Source of errors I've rectified (9)RESERVOIR
4 Harm brought by cold wave (7)CRIPPLE
5 Man's cut out for a holy place (7)SANCTUM
6 Poem about a Greek theatre (5) ODEON
7 Worn out incinerator, it collapsed under pressure (2,1,6) IN A CORNER
8 Lie under oath, nearly the thing against for every panel of judges (6,7) COMMIT PERJURY
9 Merchandise in a mart arranged by a helper (4,9) GOOD SAMARITAN
15 Awful working without a command (9)DIRECTIVE
17 Be mad and embargo/ban a nasty piece (2,7)GO BANANAS
19 Standard of Foreign Ministry's all right (7)MEASURE
20 Was untruthful about an honest man being a bum (3-4)LIE-ABED
22 Ordinary writing from professionals reportedly (5)PROSE
24 Cooker say, so often has vegetables (5)OKRAS

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

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7)
11 Cultural not national principles (5)
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4)
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)

Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4)
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8)
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6076817.ece

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5)
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7)
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5)ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)BARCELONA
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)ELATE
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6)ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8)
5 Polished fan met editor (6)
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4)

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7) ARSENAL
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5) ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)
19 Gather courage (5)
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6) ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8) ELEGANCE
5 Polished fan met editor (6) BUFFED
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)
23 Swift heartless attack (4) RAID

Across
9 Sale ran out of stock (7) ARSENAL
10 Gurukul elected to host a musical piece (7) UKULELE
11 Cultural not national principles (5) ETHIC
12 Present for Trojans given with cunning foresight (4,5)GIFT HORSE
13 Paid attention to that man on boat with paddling need (9)HEARKENED
14 Youngster showing enthusiasm entered university for English (5)PUPPY
15 Reportedly parse period book's extract (7)PASSAGE
17 Hit the jackpot prize taking in tip (5,2)CLEAN UP
19 Gather courage (5)PLUCK
20 Pub next to blue ocean around large Spanish city (9)BARCELONA
22 Dealing in a retail among other things (5,4) INTER ALIA
24 Sample from novel, a terrific delight (5)ELATE
25 Catholic clergyman, cool chap (7)CREVICE
26 Stop backing company director held in suspicion (7)OCCLUDE
Down
1 Let off steam and all the rage to show camaraderie (8)MATESHIP
2 Disorder in ATM has gotten out of control (6) ASTHMA
3 Novelty of knights guarding prison can upset king (5-5)KNICK-KNACK
4 Beauty of leg breaks — each gets nicked regularly (8) ELEGANCE
5 Polished fan met editor (6) BUFFED
6 Expressing pain in a sense after losing leader (4) OUCH
7 Turtle's wrongly labelled a sprinter (8)TERRAPIN
8 Present hollow study in unorthodox belief (6) HERESY
14 Liking positive testimonial (10) PREFERENCE
16 Using net, must need primarily for daredevils (8) STUNTMEN
17 Pack member a mother is seasoning (8) CARDAMOM
18 Shattered pallette showing a trace of blood (8) PLATELET
19 Worth having name, Harry for example (6)PRINCE
20 Sirens say decorative partners of whistles? (6)BELLES
21 Thick round tablet left discarded (6)OPAQUE
23 Swift heartless attack (4) RAID

:clap::clap::clap: Very good with 'Make both ends meet' nina!

Across
1 Organised that sale for the genuine people (4,2.3,5)
10 Nail about to nail (5)
11 O’Bairn’s issue comes before union (4,5)
12 More trouble behind, not a regret (7)
13 From the East fairway, evenly land falls (7)
14 Sloshed over, but looking bright (3,2)
16 Prompt resolution as stage direction lacks credo (9)
19 Executioner's got our central bank messenger (9)
20 Volunteers told to perch, it's understood (5)
22 Great Britain made Iran engage initially with another country (7)
25 Feeler that girl has to get back (7)
27 Will try the last word by Tuesday (9)
28 Strange for one to admit perjury (5)
29 Art can pinpoint mistake — he plays no role (3-11)
Down
2 Instrument will modulate the built-in clock right away (9)
3 Voice raised in anger — one trembles (5)
4 Frequency isn't keeping steady and is wavering (9)
5 Paradise lost — point to a safe place (5)
6 Such a rite makes for the Holy Communion (9)
7 Something to eat and some water mostly for volunteers (5)
8 Compound's hard, yet fractured (7)
9 Tears up a letterhead — may be a screw up (6)
15 Victorian pair ill-treated a new mother (9)
17 Taunting Senator's regularly scathing — not acceptable (9)
18 Celebration for a rise (9)
19 Cramped accommodation not coming up in US city (7)
21 There are coaches and coaches (6)
23 Reserve banks wrong solution (5)
24 It happens with every other shirt (5)
26 Transport midshipman to ship (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5954891.ece

Somebody please 'kick start'.........

Across
1 Organised that sale for the genuine people (4,2.3,5)
10 Nail about to nail (5)
11 O’Bairn’s issue comes before union (4,5)LOVE CHILD
12 More trouble behind, not a regret (7)
13 From the East fairway, evenly land falls (7)
14 Sloshed over, but looking bright (3,2)
16 Prompt resolution as stage direction lacks credo (9) INSTIGATE
19 Executioner's got our central bank messenger (9)
20 Volunteers told to perch, it's understood (5) TACIT
22 Great Britain made Iran engage initially with another country (7)
25 Feeler that girl has to get back (7)
27 Will try the last word by Tuesday (9)
28 Strange for one to admit perjury (5)
29 Art can pinpoint mistake — he plays no role (3-11)

Down
2 Instrument will modulate the built-in clock right away (9)
3 Voice raised in anger — one trembles (5)
4 Frequency isn't keeping steady and is wavering (9)
5 Paradise lost — point to a safe place (5)
6 Such a rite makes for the Holy Communion (9) EUCHARIST
7 Something to eat and some water mostly for volunteers (5)
8 Compound's hard, yet fractured (7)
9 Tears up a letterhead — may be a screw up (6)
15 Victorian pair ill-treated a new mother (9)
17 Taunting Senator's regularly scathing — not acceptable (9)
18 Celebration for a rise (9)
19 Cramped accommodation not coming up in US city (7)
21 There are coaches and coaches (6)
23 Reserve banks wrong solution (5)
24 It happens with every other shirt (5)
26 Transport midshipman to ship (5)