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

Across
1 Indicates place to shoot from commander's vessel (8) FLAGSHIP
5 Not much silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
9 Female personnel attached to the princess (7) DISTAFF
10 At home, young reporter has you and me in old nightmare (7) INCUBUS
11 Bride, with these chemical experiment substances, becomes scatterbrained (9) REACTANTS
12 Diminutive born back in the limits of Thalassery (5)
13 Very small can pray finally (4)
14 Theatrical behaviour of buck in Egyptian vessel (9)
17 Accounts for lists city having a distinctive manner of its own (9)
19 I study the sacred picture (4)
23 Release a preview of art production made by one learner (5)
24 She and inmate together contrive what's used to control the boat (9)
25 Little mother gets half-a-century — barely adequate (7)
26 A grand ring on the shore (7)
27 Date not subject to change (6)
28 Sculptures remain around north Indian clan (8)

Down
1 To form a union, take dear around in gala event (8)
2 Lay off sailor with stigma (7)
3 Thin, lean in shadowy case (6)
4 Briefly, about the thing mali's broken — it's negligible (13)
6 Stimulating, going out holding chick's top (8)
7 Bits from marsh retrieved to get best treatment (7)
8 Tracts from eastern and southern states (6)
10 It's meaningless in character, provided one tilt (13)
15 Took a zigzag course in dirty old Salem (8)
16 All together, world leaders have south Indian dish thrown around central step (8)
18 Student's fall getting support all round (7)
20 Pause, vehicle stops short, about to turn a trick (7)
21 Totally baffles those behind the batsman (6)
22 Implike person sends up English in quick wit (6)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6404493.ece

Across
1 Indicates place to shoot from commander's vessel (8) FLAGSHIP
5 Not much silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
9 Female personnel attached to the princess (7) DISTAFF
10 At home, young reporter has you and me in old nightmare (7) INCUBUS
11 Bride, with these chemical experiment substances, becomes scatterbrained (9) REACTANTS
12 Diminutive born back in the limits of Thalassery (5)
13 Very small can pray finally (4)
14 Theatrical behaviour of buck in Egyptian vessel (9)
17 Accounts for lists city having a distinctive manner of its own (9)
19 I study the sacred picture (4)
23 Release a preview of art production made by one learner (5)
24 She and inmate together contrive what's used to control the boat (9)
25 Little mother gets half-a-century — barely adequate (7)
26 A grand ring on the shore (7)
27 Date not subject to change (6)STEADY
28 Sculptures remain around north Indian clan (8)

Down
1 To form a union, take dear around in gala event (8)
2 Lay off sailor with stigma (7)ABSTAIN
3 Thin, lean in shadowy case (6)
4 Briefly, about the thing mali's broken — it's negligible (13)
6 Stimulating, going out holding chick's top (8)EXCITING
7 Bits from marsh retrieved to get best treatment (7)
8 Tracts from eastern and southern states (6)ESSAYS
10 It's meaningless in character, provided one tilt (13)
15 Took a zigzag course in dirty old Salem (8)
16 All together, world leaders have south Indian dish thrown around central step (8)
18 Student's fall getting support all round (7)
20 Pause, vehicle stops short, about to turn a trick (7)
21 Totally baffles those behind the batsman (6)STUMPS
22 Implike person sends up English in quick wit (6)

Across
1 Indicates place to shoot from commander's vessel (8) FLAGSHIP
5 Not much silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
9 Female personnel attached to the princess (7) DISTAFF
10 At home, young reporter has you and me in old nightmare (7) INCUBUS
11 Bride, with these chemical experiment substances, becomes scatterbrained (9) REACTANTS
12 Diminutive born back in the limits of Thalassery (5) TEENY
13 Very small can pray finally (4)
14 Theatrical behaviour of buck in Egyptian vessel (9)
17 Accounts for lists city having a distinctive manner of its own (9)
19 I study the sacred picture (4)
23 Release a preview of art production made by one learner (5) TRAIL
24 She and inmate together contrive what's used to control the boat (9) MAINSHEET
25 Little mother gets half-a-century — barely adequate (7)
26 A grand ring on the shore (7)
27 Date not subject to change (6)STEADY
28 Sculptures remain around north Indian clan (8)

Down
1 To form a union, take dear around in gala event (8)
2 Lay off sailor with stigma (7)ABSTAIN
3 Thin, lean in shadowy case (6)
4 Briefly, about the thing mali's broken — it's negligible (13)
6 Stimulating, going out holding chick's top (8)EXCITING
7 Bits from marsh retrieved to get best treatment (7)
8 Tracts from eastern and southern states (6)ESSAYS
10 It's meaningless in character, provided one tilt (13) INSIGNIFICANT
15 Took a zigzag course in dirty old Salem (8)
16 All together, world leaders have south Indian dish thrown around central step (8)
18 Student's fall getting support all round (7)
20 Pause, vehicle stops short, about to turn a trick (7)
21 Totally baffles those behind the batsman (6)STUMPS
22 Implike person sends up English in quick wit (6) ESPRIT

Across
1 Indicates place to shoot from commander's vessel (8) FLAGSHIP
5 Not much silver found in lake (6) MEAGRE
9 Female personnel attached to the princess (7) DISTAFF
10 At home, young reporter has you and me in old nightmare (7) INCUBUS
11 Bride, with these chemical experiment substances, becomes scatterbrained (9) REACTANTS
12 Diminutive born back in the limits of Thalassery (5) TEENY
13 Very small can pray finally (4)TINY
14 Theatrical behaviour of buck in Egyptian vessel (9)STAGINESS
17 Accounts for lists city having a distinctive manner of its own (9)STYLISTIC
19 I study the sacred picture (4)ICON
23 Release a preview of art production made by one learner (5) TRAIL
24 She and inmate together contrive what's used to control the boat (9) MAINSHEET
25 Little mother gets half-a-century — barely adequate (7)MINIMAL
26 A grand ring on the shore (7)AGROUND
27 Date not subject to change (6)STEADY
28 Sculptures remain around north Indian clan (8)STATUARY

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1 To form a union, take dear around in gala event (8)FEDERATE
2 Lay off sailor with stigma (7)ABSTAIN
3 Thin, lean in shadowy case (6)SCANTY
4 Briefly, about the thing mali's broken — it's negligible (13)INFINITESIMAL
6 Stimulating, going out holding chick's top (8)EXCITING
7 Bits from marsh retrieved to get best treatment (7)GOBBETS
8 Tracts from eastern and southern states (6)ESSAYS
10 It's meaningless in character, provided one tilt (13) INSIGNIFICANT
15 Took a zigzag course in dirty old Salem (8)SLALOMED
16 All together, world leaders have south Indian dish thrown around central step (8)UNITEDLY
18 Student's fall getting support all round (7)TRAINEE
20 Pause, vehicle stops short, about to turn a trick (7)CAESURA
21 Totally baffles those behind the batsman (6)STUMPS
22 Implike person sends up English in quick wit (6) ESPRIT

:clap::clap::clap: Hard work!

Across
1 Old chair found broken in crashed car (7)
5 Nearly glowed with great numbers of flowers (6)
9 Male has primarily able and extremely robust organ (5)
10 Sailor with people gets eternal punishment (9)
11 Accept first-class master to prepare for firing (4,3)
12 The French fellows in court are merciful (7)
13 New leader very distressed and anxious (5)
14 The painting comes down on head (9)
16 Pinpoints some Canadian dwellings? (5,2,2)
19 Defeats in circuitous tours (5)
21 Noise for more superior, limitless eating place (7)
23 When first of computers was put into reboot mode (7)
24 Uttered sharply in a couple of pages in colour that are published (6,3)
25 Sturdy material dacoits' leader looted out of Maharashtra town (5)
26 Sort again and do some more keyboarding (6)
27 Obtains information all around to get back salted-away savings (4,3)

Down
1 Hopeful attempt that can cheer you up at night? (1,4,2,3,4)
2 Attractive girl may be in the soup (7)
3 As a point of fact, learners went for radical insurance employee (7)
4 Acumen — lot needed in what you may do for a fruit salad (3,1,5)
5 Poem from the really rich (5)
6 They jump, they are people born on February 29 (7)
7 Monster! See him involved in terrible race! (7)
8 At dinner table, it is second or more than that (7,7)
15 Some — but not making a XI, obviously (4,2,3)
17 A handful for Roman foot-soldiers (7) MANIPLE
18 Surfeit from a connection in a dirty place (7) SATIETY
19 Captures again — what a dissatisfied film director orders (7) RETAKES
20 One takes this to show offence (7) UMBRAGE
22 Take the honey and run! (5) ELOPE

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5927298.ece

Across
1 Old chair found broken in crashed car (7)
5 Nearly glowed with great numbers of flowers (6)
9 Male has primarily able and extremely robust organ (5)HEART
10 Sailor with people gets eternal punishment (9)
11 Accept first-class master to prepare for firing (4,3)
12 The French fellows in court are merciful (7)
13 New leader very distressed and anxious (5)
14 The painting comes down on head (9)
16 Pinpoints some Canadian dwellings? (5,2,2)
19 Defeats in circuitous tours (5)ROUTS
21 Noise for more superior, limitless eating place (7)
23 When first of computers was put into reboot mode (7)
24 Uttered sharply in a couple of pages in colour that are published (6,3)
25 Sturdy material dacoits' leader looted out of Maharashtra town (5)
26 Sort again and do some more keyboarding (6)RETYPE
27 Obtains information all around to get back salted-away savings (4,3)NEST EGG

Down
1 Hopeful attempt that can cheer you up at night? (1,4,2,3,4)A SHOT IN THE DARK
2 Attractive girl may be in the soup (7)
3 As a point of fact, learners went for radical insurance employee (7)
4 Acumen — lot needed in what you may do for a fruit salad (3,1,5)
5 Poem from the really rich (5)
6 They jump, they are people born on February 29 (7)
7 Monster! See him involved in terrible race! (7)
8 At dinner table, it is second or more than that (7,7)
15 Some — but not making a XI, obviously (4,2,3)
17 A handful for Roman foot-soldiers (7) MANIPLE
18 Surfeit from a connection in a dirty place (7) SATIETY
19 Captures again — what a dissatisfied film director orders (7) RETAKES
20 One takes this to show offence (7) UMBRAGE
22 Take the honey and run! (5) ELOPE

Across
1 Old chair found broken in crashed car (7) ARCHAIC
5 Nearly glowed with great numbers of flowers (6)
9 Male has primarily able and extremely robust organ (5)HEART
10 Sailor with people gets eternal punishment (9)
11 Accept first-class master to prepare for firing (4,3)
12 The French fellows in court are merciful (7) CLEMENT
13 New leader very distressed and anxious (5)
14 The painting comes down on head (9)
16 Pinpoints some Canadian dwellings? (5,2,2)
19 Defeats in circuitous tours (5)ROUTS
21 Noise for more superior, limitless eating place (7)
23 When first of computers was put into reboot mode (7) OCTOBER
24 Uttered sharply in a couple of pages in colour that are published (6,3)
25 Sturdy material dacoits' leader looted out of Maharashtra town (5)
26 Sort again and do some more keyboarding (6)RETYPE
27 Obtains information all around to get back salted-away savings (4,3)NEST EGG

Down
1 Hopeful attempt that can cheer you up at night? (1,4,2,3,4)A SHOT IN THE DARK
2 Attractive girl may be in the soup (7)
3 As a point of fact, learners went for radical insurance employee (7)
4 Acumen — lot needed in what you may do for a fruit salad (3,1,5) CUT A MELON
5 Poem from the really rich (5) LYRIC
6 They jump, they are people born on February 29 (7)
7 Monster! See him involved in terrible race! (7)
8 At dinner table, it is second or more than that (7,7)
15 Some — but not making a XI, obviously (4,2,3)
17 A handful for Roman foot-soldiers (7) MANIPLE
18 Surfeit from a connection in a dirty place (7) SATIETY
19 Captures again — what a dissatisfied film director orders (7) RETAKES
20 One takes this to show offence (7) UMBRAGE
22 Take the honey and run! (5) ELOPE

Across
1 Old chair found broken in crashed car (7) ARCHAIC
5 Nearly glowed with great numbers of flowers (6)LILACS
9 Male has primarily able and extremely robust organ (5)HEART
10 Sailor with people gets eternal punishment (9)TARNATION
11 Accept first-class master to prepare for firing (4,3)TAKE AIM
12 The French fellows in court are merciful (7) CLEMENT
13 New leader very distressed and anxious (5)NERVY
14 The painting comes down on head (9)LANDSCAPE
16 Pinpoints some Canadian dwellings? (5,2,2)HOMES IN ON
19 Defeats in circuitous tours (5)ROUTS
21 Noise for more superior, limitless eating place (7)DINETTE
23 When first of computers was put into reboot mode (7) OCTOBER
24 Uttered sharply in a couple of pages in colour that are published (6,3)RAPPED OUT
25 Sturdy material dacoits' leader looted out of Maharashtra town (5)KHAKI
26 Sort again and do some more keyboarding (6)RETYPE
27 Obtains information all around to get back salted-away savings (4,3)NEST EGG

Down
1 Hopeful attempt that can cheer you up at night? (1,4,2,3,4)A SHOT IN THE DARK
2 Attractive girl may be in the soup (7)CRACKER
3 As a point of fact, learners went for radical insurance employee (7)ACTUARY
4 Acumen — lot needed in what you may do for a fruit salad (3,1,5) CUT A MELON
5 Poem from the really rich (5) LYRIC
6 They jump, they are people born on February 29 (7)LEAPERS
7 Monster! See him involved in terrible race! (7)CHIMERA
8 At dinner table, it is second or more than that (7,7)ANOTHER SERVING
15 Some — but not making a XI, obviously (4,2,3)NINE OR TEN
17 A handful for Roman foot-soldiers (7) MANIPLE
18 Surfeit from a connection in a dirty place (7) SATIETY
19 Captures again — what a dissatisfied film director orders (7) RETAKES
20 One takes this to show offence (7) UMBRAGE
22 Take the honey and run! (5) ELOPE

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

Across
1 Emperor about to admit fighter to haul back (8)
5 Women mix up in duckwalk (6)
10 Cattle disease brought by endless fog and deluge (7)
11 Finale has mice spreading out over a wide area (7) ENDEMIC
12 Merchant tarred badly (6) TRADER
13 A doctor almost got up with one drop of amrit — food for the gods (8) AMBROSIA
15 On top of which, a house is nothing (4)
16 Reader's voluminous notes by the side (10)
18 No siren is for such a situation (10)
20 It's half-kind to writer (4)
23 Having alighted, I rate assembled intellectuals (8) LITERATI
24 Fruit — old chum almost swallows it (6)
26 Drink quite mixed by the French (7)
27 Was father mean until he became this? (7)
28 Baby, go with grass endlessly (6)
29 Eat, perhaps, besides drinking during this time (3,5) TEA BREAK

Down
1 Thus some sentences might end (4,2,1,4,4)
2 They are often cast in Westerns (7)
3 State support for beard (6)
4 Single bunch: novel without energy (4)
6 Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders (8)
7 Mother's sole provision for old girl (7)
8 Once the silent one's state took away opening sign! (11,4)
9 Whose target man? Perhaps! (9)
14 Cultural centre? (9)
17 United, perhaps, following husband, victim of recession (8)
19 Old lark, we hear (7)
21 Shorten a game (7)
22 About to run into feeding-time requirement — tummy soother (6)
25 Fever? Dispute rightaway! (4)

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

Hi PP ma'am ,

Happy b'day :)

Across
1 Emperor about to admit fighter to haul back (8)
5 Women mix up in duckwalk (6)
10 Cattle disease brought by endless fog and deluge (7)
11 Finale has mice spreading out over a wide area (7) ENDEMIC
12 Merchant tarred badly (6) TRADER
13 A doctor almost got up with one drop of amrit — food for the gods (8) AMBROSIA
15 On top of which, a house is nothing (4)
16 Reader's voluminous notes by the side (10)
18 No siren is for such a situation (10)
20 It's half-kind to writer (4)
23 Having alighted, I rate assembled intellectuals (8) LITERATI
24 Fruit — old chum almost swallows it (6)
26 Drink quite mixed by the French (7)
27 Was father mean until he became this? (7)
28 Baby, go with grass endlessly (6)
29 Eat, perhaps, besides drinking during this time (3,5) TEA BREAK

Down
1 Thus some sentences might end (4,2,1,4,4) COME TO A FULL STOP
2 They are often cast in Westerns (7)
3 State support for beard (6)
4 Single bunch: novel without energy (4)
6 Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders (8) ANDIRONS
7 Mother's sole provision for old girl (7) DAMOSEL
8 Once the silent one's state took away opening sign! (11,4) EXCLAMATION MARK
9 Whose target man? Perhaps! (9) TERMAGANT
14 Cultural centre? (9)
17 United, perhaps, following husband, victim of recession (8)
19 Old lark, we hear (7)
21 Shorten a game (7)
22 About to run into feeding-time requirement — tummy soother (6)
25 Fever? Dispute rightaway! (4)

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

Hi PP ma'am ,

Happy b'day :)

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Thanks, Lakshmi!:-D

Across
1 Emperor about to admit fighter to haul back (8)
5 Women mix up in duckwalk (6)
10 Cattle disease brought by endless fog and deluge (7)
11 Finale has mice spreading out over a wide area (7) ENDEMIC
12 Merchant tarred badly (6) TRADER
13 A doctor almost got up with one drop of amrit — food for the gods (8) AMBROSIA
15 On top of which, a house is nothing (4)
16 Reader's voluminous notes by the side (10)
18 No siren is for such a situation (10)UNALARMING
20 It's half-kind to writer (4)
23 Having alighted, I rate assembled intellectuals (8) LITERATI
24 Fruit — old chum almost swallows it (6)
26 Drink quite mixed by the French (7)TEQUILA
27 Was father mean until he became this? (7)
28 Baby, go with grass endlessly (6)
29 Eat, perhaps, besides drinking during this time (3,5) TEA BREAK

Down
1 Thus some sentences might end (4,2,1,4,4) COME TO A FULL STOP
2 They are often cast in Westerns (7)
3 State support for beard (6)
4 Single bunch: novel without energy (4)
6 Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders (8) ANDIRONS
7 Mother's sole provision for old girl (7) DAMOSEL
8 Once the silent one's state took away opening sign! (11,4) EXCLAMATION MARK
9 Whose target man? Perhaps! (9) TERMAGANT
14 Cultural centre? (9)
17 United, perhaps, following husband, victim of recession (8)
19 Old lark, we hear (7)ANTIQUE
21 Shorten a game (7)ABRIDGE
22 About to run into feeding-time requirement — tummy soother (6)
25 Fever? Dispute rightaway! (4)AGUE

Happy Birthday PP! :)

Across
1 Emperor about to admit fighter to haul back (8)
5 Women mix up in duckwalk (6) WADDLE
10 Cattle disease brought by endless fog and deluge (7)
11 Finale has mice spreading out over a wide area (7) ENDEMIC
12 Merchant tarred badly (6) TRADER
13 A doctor almost got up with one drop of amrit — food for the gods (8) AMBROSIA
15 On top of which, a house is nothing (4)
16 Reader's voluminous notes by the side (10)
18 No siren is for such a situation (10)UNALARMING
20 It's half-kind to writer (4) SAKI
23 Having alighted, I rate assembled intellectuals (8) LITERATI
24 Fruit — old chum almost swallows it (6) CITRON
26 Drink quite mixed by the French (7)TEQUILA
27 Was father mean until he became this? (7) GRANDPA
28 Baby, go with grass endlessly (6)
29 Eat, perhaps, besides drinking during this time (3,5) TEA BREAK

Down
1 Thus some sentences might end (4,2,1,4,4) COME TO A FULL STOP
2 They are often cast in Westerns (7)
3 State support for beard (6) GOATEE
4 Single bunch: novel without energy (4)
6 Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders (8) ANDIRONS
7 Mother's sole provision for old girl (7) DAMOSEL
8 Once the silent one's state took away opening sign! (11,4) EXCLAMATION MARK
9 Whose target man? Perhaps! (9) TERMAGANT
14 Cultural centre? (9)
17 United, perhaps, following husband, victim of recession (8)
19 Old lark, we hear (7)ANTIQUE
21 Shorten a game (7)ABRIDGE
22 About to run into feeding-time requirement — tummy soother (6)
25 Fever? Dispute rightaway! (4)AGUE

Quote:

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Originally Posted by sandhya.p61

Happy Birthday PP! :)

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Thanks, Sandhya!:-D

Across
1 Emperor about to admit fighter to haul back (8)CALIGULA
5 Women mix up in duckwalk (6) WADDLE
10 Cattle disease brought by endless fog and deluge (7)MURRAIN
11 Finale has mice spreading out over a wide area (7) ENDEMIC
12 Merchant tarred badly (6) TRADER
13 A doctor almost got up with one drop of amrit — food for the gods (8) AMBROSIA
15 On top of which, a house is nothing (4)ALSO
16 Reader's voluminous notes by the side (10)MARGINALIA
18 No siren is for such a situation (10)UNALARMING
20 It's half-kind to writer (4) SAKI
23 Having alighted, I rate assembled intellectuals (8) LITERATI
24 Fruit — old chum almost swallows it (6) CITRON
26 Drink quite mixed by the French (7)TEQUILA
27 Was father mean until he became this? (7) GRANDPA
28 Baby, go with grass endlessly (6)PEEWEE
29 Eat, perhaps, besides drinking during this time (3,5) TEA BREAK

Down
1 Thus some sentences might end (4,2,1,4,4) COME TO A FULL STOP
2 They are often cast in Westerns (7)LARIATS
3 State support for beard (6) GOATEE
4 Single bunch: novel without energy (4)LONE
6 Moreover, smoothens the firewood holders (8) ANDIRONS
7 Mother's sole provision for old girl (7) DAMOSEL
8 Once the silent one's state took away opening sign! (11,4) EXCLAMATION MARK
9 Whose target man? Perhaps! (9) TERMAGANT
14 Cultural centre? (9)FARMSTEAD
17 United, perhaps, following husband, victim of recession (8)HAIRLINE
19 Old lark, we hear (7)ANTIQUE
21 Shorten a game (7)ABRIDGE
22 About to run into feeding-time requirement — tummy soother (6)BICARB
25 Fever? Dispute rightaway! (4)AGUE

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

Across
1 Anna, bail out a foreign national (8) ALBANIAN
5 Imposed one's will on fourth assault group? (6) FORCED
9 The fellow-publicist passes over second executioner (8) HEADSMAN
10 Scoundrel beckoned girl after girl (3,3) BAD EGG
12 Pay heed to piece of music (4) NOTE
13 Shh — pay up or look for bar discount times (5,5)
15 Charm everybody at university by reading English (6)
17 Delete article in Scottish language (5)
20 A pawnshop’s offering declared without assistance (5)
21 Father fesses up to grimaces (6)
24 Fancies one small bend in bags (10)
27 Angry one leaving charge (4)
29 Hardwired hotel admits cheat back (6)
30 USA mints destroyed in large waves (8)
31 Country fellow's collection of reminiscences (6)
32 Impulse of this month to have can checked first (8)
Down
1 Present in the vicinity (2,4)
2 Food preservative kit assembled in devotion in India (6)
3 From where flying starts happen (4)
4 Rope-making fibre used by Colaba cattlemen (5)
6 Nothing char disposed of is vegetable (5)
7 Use care — a review is needed of poetic pauses (8)
8 Taken in, went out to catch heroic deed (8)
11 Ill-gotten dope's about eastern auto instrument (6)
14 Down-in-the-dumps shade (4)
16 Discriminatory in world show (6)
17 Bird has no luck almost in Swiss city (4)
18 Discerning about Indian magazine in Gujarat's capital (8)
19 Give accommodation to lad — one among estate staff (8)
22 Male entering barbershop is a swimmer (6)
23 If you need some larger beds, it won’t do! (6)
25 Automobile Association's run on high priest (5)
26 Seen wandering round southern city (5)
28 Have zero complaint when pursuing an assignment (2,2)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6042869.ece

Belated Happy Birthday PP

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Originally Posted by pavalamani pragasam

Thanks, Sandhya!:-D

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Quote:

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Originally Posted by deepakgita

Belated Happy Birthday PP

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Thanks, Colonel!

Across
1 Anna, bail out a foreign national (8) ALBANIAN
5 Imposed one's will on fourth assault group? (6) FORCED
9 The fellow-publicist passes over second executioner (8) HEADSMAN
10 Scoundrel beckoned girl after girl (3,3) BAD EGG
12 Pay heed to piece of music (4) NOTE
13 Shh — pay up or look for bar discount times (5,5)
15 Charm everybody at university by reading English (6)ALLURE
17 Delete article in Scottish language (5)
20 A pawnshop’s offering declared without assistance (5)
21 Father fesses up to grimaces (6)FROWNS
24 Fancies one small bend in bags (10)
27 Angry one leaving charge (4)
29 Hardwired hotel admits cheat back (6)
30 USA mints destroyed in large waves (8)TSUNAMIS
31 Country fellow's collection of reminiscences (6)
32 Impulse of this month to have can checked first (8)
Down
1 Present in the vicinity (2,4)
2 Food preservative kit assembled in devotion in India (6)
3 From where flying starts happen (4)NEST
4 Rope-making fibre used by Colaba cattlemen (5)
6 Nothing char disposed of is vegetable (5)
7 Use care — a review is needed of poetic pauses (8)
8 Taken in, went out to catch heroic deed (8)
11 Ill-gotten dope's about eastern auto instrument (6)
14 Down-in-the-dumps shade (4)BLUE
16 Discriminatory in world show (6)
17 Bird has no luck almost in Swiss city (4)
18 Discerning about Indian magazine in Gujarat's capital (8)
19 Give accommodation to lad — one among estate staff (8)
22 Male entering barbershop is a swimmer (6)
23 If you need some larger beds, it won’t do! (6)
25 Automobile Association's run on high priest (5)
26 Seen wandering round southern city (5)
28 Have zero complaint when pursuing an assignment (2,2)

Across
1 Anna, bail out a foreign national (8) ALBANIAN
5 Imposed one's will on fourth assault group? (6) FORCED
9 The fellow-publicist passes over second executioner (8) HEADSMAN
10 Scoundrel beckoned girl after girl (3,3) BAD EGG
12 Pay heed to piece of music (4) NOTE
13 Shh — pay up or look for bar discount times (5,5) HAPPY HOURS
15 Charm everybody at university by reading English (6)ALLURE
17 Delete article in Scottish language (5) ERASE
20 A pawnshop’s offering declared without assistance (5)
21 Father fesses up to grimaces (6)FROWNS
24 Fancies one small bend in bags (10)
27 Angry one leaving charge (4)
29 Hardwired hotel admits cheat back (6)
30 USA mints destroyed in large waves (8)TSUNAMIS
31 Country fellow's collection of reminiscences (6)
32 Impulse of this month to have can checked first (8)
Down
1 Present in the vicinity (2,4) AT HAND
2 Food preservative kit assembled in devotion in India (6) BHAKTI
3 From where flying starts happen (4)NEST
4 Rope-making fibre used by Colaba cattlemen (5)
6 Nothing char disposed of is vegetable (5)
7 Use care — a review is needed of poetic pauses (8)
8 Taken in, went out to catch heroic deed (8) DIGESTED
11 Ill-gotten dope's about eastern auto instrument (6)
14 Down-in-the-dumps shade (4)BLUE
16 Discriminatory in world show (6)
17 Bird has no luck almost in Swiss city (4)
18 Discerning about Indian magazine in Gujarat's capital (8)
19 Give accommodation to lad — one among estate staff (8)
22 Male entering barbershop is a swimmer (6)
23 If you need some larger beds, it won’t do! (6)
25 Automobile Association's run on high priest (5)
26 Seen wandering round southern city (5)
28 Have zero complaint when pursuing an assignment (2,2)

Across
1 Anna, bail out a foreign national (8) ALBANIAN
5 Imposed one's will on fourth assault group? (6) FORCED
9 The fellow-publicist passes over second executioner (8) HEADSMAN
10 Scoundrel beckoned girl after girl (3,3) BAD EGG
12 Pay heed to piece of music (4) NOTE
13 Shh — pay up or look for bar discount times (5,5) HAPPY HOURS
15 Charm everybody at university by reading English (6)ALLURE
17 Delete article in Scottish language (5) ERASE
20 A pawnshop’s offering declared without assistance (5)ALONE
21 Father fesses up to grimaces (6)FROWNS
24 Fancies one small bend in bags (10)VISUALISES
27 Angry one leaving charge (4)RATE
29 Hardwired hotel admits cheat back (6)INBORN
30 USA mints destroyed in large waves (8)TSUNAMIS
31 Country fellow's collection of reminiscences (6)GUYANA
32 Impulse of this month to have can checked first (8)INSTINCT
Down
1 Present in the vicinity (2,4) AT HAND
2 Food preservative kit assembled in devotion in India (6) BHAKTI
3 From where flying starts happen (4)NEST
4 Rope-making fibre used by Colaba cattlemen (5)ABACA
6 Nothing char disposed of is vegetable (5)ORACH
7 Use care — a review is needed of poetic pauses (8)
8 Taken in, went out to catch heroic deed (8) DIGESTED
11 Ill-gotten dope's about eastern auto instrument (6)SPEEDO
14 Down-in-the-dumps shade (4)BLUE
16 Discriminatory in world show (6)UNFAIR
17 Bird has no luck almost in Swiss city (4)ERNE
18 Discerning about Indian magazine in Gujarat's capital (8)SAVVYING
19 Give accommodation to lad — one among estate staff (8)HOUSEBOY
22 Male entering barbershop is a swimmer (6)SALMON
23 If you need some larger beds, it won’t do! (6)BEDSIT
25 Automobile Association's run on high priest (5)AARON
26 Seen wandering round southern city (5)ESSEN
28 Have zero complaint when pursuing an assignment (2,2)ON IT

:clap::clap::clap: Nina! Very important news: bra is hundred years old!!!:oops:

Across
1 Runs excellent competition (4) RACE
3 A theologian is given a couple of degrees in African capital (5,5) ADDIS ABABA
9 Old robber in bottom flat (7) FOOTPAD
11 Captivate some in French Antilles (7) ENCHANT
12 Locum’s posting is spurious reveals journalist (6,9) GOSSIP COLUMNIST
13 Leaves here, perhaps (3,5)
14 There’s nothing, nothing like an egg (5)
17 The Parisian’s left object in lorry (5)
18 Leaves, describing a ship’s journeys (8)
21 Console and look after one member of the government (7,8)
23 CD containing lively minor hymn tune (7)
24 Last character to leave town in Cornwall in sackcloth and ashes? (7)
25 Run away with one chum to find fair (10)
26 I spot game (1-3)

Down
1 Good for son inside to turn down asylum (6)
2 Platform for Landseer? (5,4)
4 Gathered action involves Italy’s leader (7)
5 In a perfect world, I’d join forces to conserve energy (7)
6 Housing agreement (13)
7 A coaster, one showing violin-maker (5)
8 Gift tied up at resort (8)
10 Albert, for example, arranged prison concert (6,7)
15 Implications, obvious ones (9)
16 Female Commander-in-Chief dropped into Asian sea? Absurd (8)
18 Crazy to stay over in German city (7)
19 Turned legs on favourite piece (7)
20 Voracious Greek eyed nervously (6)
22 Get bishop on phone (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle6646269.ece

Across
1 Runs excellent competition (4) RACE
3 A theologian is given a couple of degrees in African capital (5,5) ADDIS ABABA
9 Old robber in bottom flat (7) FOOTPAD
11 Captivate some in French Antilles (7) ENCHANT
12 Locum’s posting is spurious reveals journalist (6,9) GOSSIP COLUMNIST
13 Leaves here, perhaps (3,5)
14 There’s nothing, nothing like an egg (5) OVOID
17 The Parisian’s left object in lorry (5)
18 Leaves, describing a ship’s journeys (8)
21 Console and look after one member of the government (7,8) CABINET MINISTER
23 CD containing lively minor hymn tune (7)
24 Last character to leave town in Cornwall in sackcloth and ashes? (7)
25 Run away with one chum to find fair (10)
26 I spot game (1-3)

Down
1 Good for son inside to turn down asylum (6) REFUGE
2 Platform for Landseer? (5,4)
4 Gathered action involves Italy’s leader (7)
5 In a perfect world, I’d join forces to conserve energy (7)
6 Housing agreement (13) ACCOMMODATING
7 A coaster, one showing violin-maker (5)
8 Gift tied up at resort (8)
10 Albert, for example, arranged prison concert (6,7)
15 Implications, obvious ones (9)
16 Female Commander-in-Chief dropped into Asian sea? Absurd (8)
18 Crazy to stay over in German city (7)
19 Turned legs on favourite piece (7)
20 Voracious Greek eyed nervously (6) GREEDY
22 Get bishop on phone (5)

Across
1 Runs excellent competition (4) RACE
3 A theologian is given a couple of degrees in African capital (5,5) ADDIS ABABA
9 Old robber in bottom flat (7) FOOTPAD
11 Captivate some in French Antilles (7) ENCHANT
12 Locum’s posting is spurious reveals journalist (6,9) GOSSIP COLUMNIST
13 Leaves here, perhaps (3,5)TEA CADDY
14 There’s nothing, nothing like an egg (5) OVOID
17 The Parisian’s left object in lorry (5)ARTIC
18 Leaves, describing a ship’s journeys (8)PASSAGES
21 Console and look after one member of the government (7,8) CABINET MINISTER
23 CD containing lively minor hymn tune (7)CRIMOND
24 Last character to leave town in Cornwall in sackcloth and ashes? (7)PENANCE
25 Run away with one chum to find fair (10)LEGITIMATE
26 I spot game (1-3)I-SPY

Down
1 Good for son inside to turn down asylum (6) REFUGE
2 Platform for Landseer? (5,4)CROW'S NEST
4 Gathered action involves Italy’s leader (7)DEDUCED
5 In a perfect world, I’d join forces to conserve energy (7)IDEALLY
6 Housing agreement (13) ACCOMMODATING
7 A coaster, one showing violin-maker (5)AMATI
8 Gift tied up at resort (8)APTITUDE
10 Albert, for example, arranged prison concert (6,7)PRINCE CONSORT
15 Implications, obvious ones (9)OVERTONES
16 Female Commander-in-Chief dropped into Asian sea? Absurd (8)FARCICAL
18 Crazy to stay over in German city (7)POTSDAM
19 Turned legs on favourite piece (7)SNIPPET
20 Voracious Greek eyed nervously (6) GREEDY
22 Get bishop on phone (5)BRING

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Wooden animal, a battle-winner? (6,5)
9 Revolutionary manservant hides editor in the capital (3,4)
10 Bread errand-boy concealed for the lecturer (6)
11 An impermanent fix? (5)
12 Run with gold taken away from the bus fare collection in-charge (7)
15 Enjoy return after starting off at any time... (4)
16 ...in a hesitant manner (10)
18 Heavy rent demanded by upset tailor (10)
20 Arrange a herb for the auditor (4)
23 Security force considering condition of the court official (7)
24 Worthless lantern (5)
26 Student misplaced a piece of precious metal (6)
27 Consultant with the promoting concern ignored the earl's retweet (7)
28 Snack for stimulation (11)
Down
2 Withdraw and finish turn before King Edward (6)
3 Coffee from the island (4)
4 Rotor nawab designed for a canal freight carrier (6,4)
5 Switch positions with one nearly stumped out in a tie (2,3,3)
6 Saint gets rid of the quiet writing instrument for a patterning aid (7)
7 Code of conduct, quite strange, considered by an alien with a note (9)
8 Site reportedly has European fish (6) PLAICE
13 Ranches go behind the fur ring in the family crest (4,2,4) COAT OF ARMS
14 Dye sentry mixed may result in an infection (9) DYSENTERY
17 Faint with delight when enveloped by the counter smell (4,4) KEEL OVER
19 Discover Ray eating afternoon's leftover Italian scrambled eggs initially (7) REALISE
21 Victor makes way for George to spend and eat (6)
22 Flat to house the French cricket team (6)
25 Letters from the Panama ambassador for the lady (4)


Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6295103.ece

Across
1 Wooden animal, a battle-winner? (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Revolutionary manservant hides editor in the capital (3,4)TEL AVIV
10 Bread errand-boy concealed for the lecturer (6)
11 An impermanent fix? (5)
12 Run with gold taken away from the bus fare collection in-charge (7)
15 Enjoy return after starting off at any time... (4)
16 ...in a hesitant manner (10) DOUBTFULLY
18 Heavy rent demanded by upset tailor (10)
20 Arrange a herb for the auditor (4)
23 Security force considering condition of the court official (7)
24 Worthless lantern (5)
26 Student misplaced a piece of precious metal (6)
27 Consultant with the promoting concern ignored the earl's retweet (7)
28 Snack for stimulation (11) REFRESHMENT

Down
2 Withdraw and finish turn before King Edward (6)
3 Coffee from the island (4)
4 Rotor nawab designed for a canal freight carrier (6,4)
5 Switch positions with one nearly stumped out in a tie (2,3,3)
6 Saint gets rid of the quiet writing instrument for a patterning aid (7)
7 Code of conduct, quite strange, considered by an alien with a note (9)
8 Site reportedly has European fish (6) PLAICE
13 Ranches go behind the fur ring in the family crest (4,2,4) COAT OF ARMS
14 Dye sentry mixed may result in an infection (9) DYSENTERY
17 Faint with delight when enveloped by the counter smell (4,4) KEEL OVER
19 Discover Ray eating afternoon's leftover Italian scrambled eggs initially (7) REALISE
21 Victor makes way for George to spend and eat (6) INGEST
22 Flat to house the French cricket team (6)
25 Letters from the Panama ambassador for the lady (4)

Across
1 Wooden animal, a battle-winner? (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Revolutionary manservant hides editor in the capital (3,4)TEL AVIV
10 Bread errand-boy concealed for the lecturer (6)
11 An impermanent fix? (5)
12 Run with gold taken away from the bus fare collection in-charge (7)
15 Enjoy return after starting off at any time... (4)
16 ...in a hesitant manner (10) DOUBTFULLY
18 Heavy rent demanded by upset tailor (10)
20 Arrange a herb for the auditor (4)
23 Security force considering condition of the court official (7)
24 Worthless lantern (5)
26 Student misplaced a piece of precious metal (6) SILVER
27 Consultant with the promoting concern ignored the earl's retweet (7)
28 Snack for stimulation (11) REFRESHMENT

Down
2 Withdraw and finish turn before King Edward (6)
3 Coffee from the island (4) JAVA
4 Rotor nawab designed for a canal freight carrier (6,4) NARROW BOAT
5 Switch positions with one nearly stumped out in a tie (2,3,3)
6 Saint gets rid of the quiet writing instrument for a patterning aid (7)
7 Code of conduct, quite strange, considered by an alien with a note (9)
8 Site reportedly has European fish (6) PLAICE
13 Ranches go behind the fur ring in the family crest (4,2,4) COAT OF ARMS
14 Dye sentry mixed may result in an infection (9) DYSENTERY
17 Faint with delight when enveloped by the counter smell (4,4) KEEL OVER
19 Discover Ray eating afternoon's leftover Italian scrambled eggs initially (7) REALISE
21 Victor makes way for George to spend and eat (6) INGEST
22 Flat to house the French cricket team (6) ELEVEN
25 Letters from the Panama ambassador for the lady (4) MA'AM

Across
1 Wooden animal, a battle-winner? (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Revolutionary manservant hides editor in the capital (3,4)TEL AVIV
10 Bread errand-boy concealed for the lecturer (6)READER
11 An impermanent fix? (5)
12 Run with gold taken away from the bus fare collection in-charge (7)
15 Enjoy return after starting off at any time... (4)
16 ...in a hesitant manner (10) DOUBTFULLY
18 Heavy rent demanded by upset tailor (10)TORRENTIAL
20 Arrange a herb for the auditor (4)
23 Security force considering condition of the court official (7)
24 Worthless lantern (5)
26 Student misplaced a piece of precious metal (6) SILVER
27 Consultant with the promoting concern ignored the earl's retweet (7)
28 Snack for stimulation (11) REFRESHMENT

Down
2 Withdraw and finish turn before King Edward (6)REVOKE
3 Coffee from the island (4) JAVA
4 Rotor nawab designed for a canal freight carrier (6,4) NARROW BOAT
5 Switch positions with one nearly stumped out in a tie (2,3,3)ON AND OFF
6 Saint gets rid of the quiet writing instrument for a patterning aid (7)STENCIL
7 Code of conduct, quite strange, considered by an alien with a note (9)
8 Site reportedly has European fish (6) PLAICE
13 Ranches go behind the fur ring in the family crest (4,2,4) COAT OF ARMS
14 Dye sentry mixed may result in an infection (9) DYSENTERY
17 Faint with delight when enveloped by the counter smell (4,4) KEEL OVER
19 Discover Ray eating afternoon's leftover Italian scrambled eggs initially (7) REALISE
21 Victor makes way for George to spend and eat (6) INGEST
22 Flat to house the French cricket team (6) ELEVEN
25 Letters from the Panama ambassador for the lady (4) MA'AM

Across
1 Wooden animal, a battle-winner? (6,5) TROJAN HORSE
9 Revolutionary manservant hides editor in the capital (3,4)TEL AVIV
10 Bread errand-boy concealed for the lecturer (6)READER
11 An impermanent fix? (5)QUICK
12 Run with gold taken away from the bus fare collection in-charge (7)CONDUCT
15 Enjoy return after starting off at any time... (4)EVER
16 ...in a hesitant manner (10) DOUBTFULLY
18 Heavy rent demanded by upset tailor (10)TORRENTIAL
20 Arrange a herb for the auditor (4)TIME
23 Security force considering condition of the court official (7)BAILIFF
24 Worthless lantern (5)LIGHT
26 Student misplaced a piece of precious metal (6) SILVER
27 Consultant with the promoting concern ignored the earl's retweet (7)ADVISER
28 Snack for stimulation (11) REFRESHMENT

Down
2 Withdraw and finish turn before King Edward (6)REVOKE
3 Coffee from the island (4) JAVA
4 Rotor nawab designed for a canal freight carrier (6,4) NARROW BOAT
5 Switch positions with one nearly stumped out in a tie (2,3,3)ON AND OFF
6 Saint gets rid of the quiet writing instrument for a patterning aid (7)STENCIL
7 Code of conduct, quite strange, considered by an alien with a note (9)ETIQUETTE
8 Site reportedly has European fish (6) PLAICE
13 Ranches go behind the fur ring in the family crest (4,2,4) COAT OF ARMS
14 Dye sentry mixed may result in an infection (9) DYSENTERY
17 Faint with delight when enveloped by the counter smell (4,4) KEEL OVER
19 Discover Ray eating afternoon's leftover Italian scrambled eggs initially (7) REALISE
21 Victor makes way for George to spend and eat (6) INGEST
22 Flat to house the French cricket team (6) ELEVEN
25 Letters from the Panama ambassador for the lady (4) MA'AM

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

Note: Starred clues carry no direct definition,but the seven answers have something in common.

ACROSS
7* Little coverage for the Rhode Island party (10) PERIDOTITE
9 Wish Edward could conceal the outhouse (4)
10* Fancy getting involved in a bet after sacrificing soldiers (8) ANDESITE
11* Container from the east at the revolutionary ball (6) GABBRO
12 Permission to depart (5)
13 Rogue's bio reviewed by the middle class (9)
14* One framed by an upset editor (7) DIORITE
17 Remain with the nun without hesitation after losing 50% of the spice (7)
20* Imitate in a clumsy manner after kick-off (9) KOMATIITE
22 Reportedly understood musical direction to remain silent (5)
25* Overturned flap covering the Indian tree (6)
26* Romania retains Henry's margins attached to food low in calories (8)
27 Authentic family depiction of the first earl removed by the union leader (4)
28 Blunt views on the frigid country? (4,6)
DOWN
1 Gathering to bring back and appease ancestors somewhat (6)
2 These gates may provide the truth (5)
3 Troubled alien considers alternative brought up for an airplane part (7)
4 Rice dish from Korea captures the zest of a couple of Orientals (8)
5 Practical, but powerless, son takes out the knight (6)
6 Narrow escape from the arranged seminars (4,4)
8 Diamonds forgotten in the freeze up (3,4)
15 Worshipping at sea? Solidarity is missing (8)
16 Caught Mark after tour with the painted panels (8)
18 Plaster mould for an office gadget (7)
19 Copper extracted from damaged cutleries is germ-free (7)
21 Graduate going up with a broken adze gets startled (6)
23 Access the main course (6)
24 Capital sent down to the Japanese city (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5939122.ece

ACROSS
7* Little coverage for the Rhode Island party (10) PERIDOTITE
9 Wish Edward could conceal the outhouse (4)
10* Fancy getting involved in a bet after sacrificing soldiers (8) ANDESITE
11* Container from the east at the revolutionary ball (6) GABBRO
12 Permission to depart (5)
13 Rogue's bio reviewed by the middle class (9)
14* One framed by an upset editor (7) DIORITE
17 Remain with the nun without hesitation after losing 50% of the spice (7)
20* Imitate in a clumsy manner after kick-off (9) KOMATIITE
22 Reportedly understood musical direction to remain silent (5)
25* Overturned flap covering the Indian tree (6)
26* Romania retains Henry's margins attached to food low in calories (8)
27 Authentic family depiction of the first earl removed by the union leader (4)
28 Blunt views on the frigid country? (4,6) COLD TURKEY

DOWN
1 Gathering to bring back and appease ancestors somewhat (6)
2 These gates may provide the truth (5)
3 Troubled alien considers alternative brought up for an airplane part (7)
4 Rice dish from Korea captures the zest of a couple of Orientals (8) KEDGEREE
5 Practical, but powerless, son takes out the knight (6)
6 Narrow escape from the arranged seminars (4,4)
8 Diamonds forgotten in the freeze up (3,4) ICE OVER
15 Worshipping at sea? Solidarity is missing (8) IDOLATRY
16 Caught Mark after tour with the painted panels (8)
18 Plaster mould for an office gadget (7)
19 Copper extracted from damaged cutleries is germ-free (7) STERILE
21 Graduate going up with a broken adze gets startled (6)
23 Access the main course (6)
24 Capital sent down to the Japanese city (5)

ACROSS
7* Little coverage for the Rhode Island party (10) PERIDOTITE
9 Wish Edward could conceal the outhouse (4)
10* Fancy getting involved in a bet after sacrificing soldiers (8) ANDESITE
11* Container from the east at the revolutionary ball (6) GABBRO
12 Permission to depart (5)LEAVE
13 Rogue's bio reviewed by the middle class (9)BOURGEOIS
14* One framed by an upset editor (7) DIORITE
17 Remain with the nun without hesitation after losing 50% of the spice (7)
20* Imitate in a clumsy manner after kick-off (9) KOMATIITE
22 Reportedly understood musical direction to remain silent (5)
25* Overturned flap covering the Indian tree (6)
26* Romania retains Henry's margins attached to food low in calories (8)
27 Authentic family depiction of the first earl removed by the union leader (4)TRUE
28 Blunt views on the frigid country? (4,6) COLD TURKEY

DOWN
1 Gathering to bring back and appease ancestors somewhat (6)SEANCE
2 These gates may provide the truth (5)
3 Troubled alien considers alternative brought up for an airplane part (7)
4 Rice dish from Korea captures the zest of a couple of Orientals (8) KEDGEREE
5 Practical, but powerless, son takes out the knight (6)
6 Narrow escape from the arranged seminars (4,4)
8 Diamonds forgotten in the freeze up (3,4) ICE OVER
15 Worshipping at sea? Solidarity is missing (8) IDOLATRY
16 Caught Mark after tour with the painted panels (8)
18 Plaster mould for an office gadget (7)
19 Copper extracted from damaged cutleries is germ-free (7) STERILE
21 Graduate going up with a broken adze gets startled (6)AMAZED
23 Access the main course (6)
24 Capital sent down to the Japanese city (5)

ACROSS
7* Little coverage for the Rhode Island party (10) PERIDOTITE
9 Wish Edward could conceal the outhouse (4) SHED
10* Fancy getting involved in a bet after sacrificing soldiers (8) ANDESITE
11* Container from the east at the revolutionary ball (6) GABBRO
12 Permission to depart (5)LEAVE
13 Rogue's bio reviewed by the middle class (9)BOURGEOIS
14* One framed by an upset editor (7) DIORITE
17 Remain with the nun without hesitation after losing 50% of the spice (7) PERSIST
20* Imitate in a clumsy manner after kick-off (9) KOMATIITE
22 Reportedly understood musical direction to remain silent (5)
25* Overturned flap covering the Indian tree (6)
26* Romania retains Henry's margins attached to food low in calories (8)
27 Authentic family depiction of the first earl removed by the union leader (4)TRUE
28 Blunt views on the frigid country? (4,6) COLD TURKEY

DOWN
1 Gathering to bring back and appease ancestors somewhat (6)SEANCE
2 These gates may provide the truth (5)
3 Troubled alien considers alternative brought up for an airplane part (7) AILERON
4 Rice dish from Korea captures the zest of a couple of Orientals (8) KEDGEREE
5 Practical, but powerless, son takes out the knight (6)
6 Narrow escape from the arranged seminars (4,4) NEAR MISS
8 Diamonds forgotten in the freeze up (3,4) ICE OVER
15 Worshipping at sea? Solidarity is missing (8) IDOLATRY
16 Caught Mark after tour with the painted panels (8)
18 Plaster mould for an office gadget (7) STAPLER
19 Copper extracted from damaged cutleries is germ-free (7) STERILE
21 Graduate going up with a broken adze gets startled (6)AMAZED
23 Access the main course (6)
24 Capital sent down to the Japanese city (5)

ACROSS
7* Little coverage for the Rhode Island party (10) PERIDOTITE
9 Wish Edward could conceal the outhouse (4) SHED
10* Fancy getting involved in a bet after sacrificing soldiers (8) ANDESITE
11* Container from the east at the revolutionary ball (6) GABBRO
12 Permission to depart (5)LEAVE
13 Rogue's bio reviewed by the middle class (9)BOURGEOIS
14* One framed by an upset editor (7) DIORITE
17 Remain with the nun without hesitation after losing 50% of the spice (7) PERSIST
20* Imitate in a clumsy manner after kick-off (9) KOMATIITE
22 Reportedly understood musical direction to remain silent (5)TACET
25* Overturned flap covering the Indian tree (6)BASALT
26* Romania retains Henry's margins attached to food low in calories (8)RHYOLITE
27 Authentic family depiction of the first earl removed by the union leader (4)TRUE
28 Blunt views on the frigid country? (4,6) COLD TURKEY

DOWN
1 Gathering to bring back and appease ancestors somewhat (6)SEANCE
2 These gates may provide the truth (5)LOGIC
3 Troubled alien considers alternative brought up for an airplane part (7) AILERON
4 Rice dish from Korea captures the zest of a couple of Orientals (8) KEDGEREE
5 Practical, but powerless, son takes out the knight (6)USABLE
6 Narrow escape from the arranged seminars (4,4) NEAR MISS
8 Diamonds forgotten in the freeze up (3,4) ICE OVER
15 Worshipping at sea? Solidarity is missing (8) IDOLATRY
16 Caught Mark after tour with the painted panels (8)TRIPTYCH
18 Plaster mould for an office gadget (7) STAPLER
19 Copper extracted from damaged cutleries is germ-free (7) STERILE
21 Graduate going up with a broken adze gets startled (6)AMAZED
23 Access the main course (6)ENTREE
24 Capital sent down to the Japanese city (5)KYOTO

:clap::clap::clap: A 'rock'ing puzzle!

Across
1 Captain Cook circled island (5) CHIEF
4 Hero's dancing to trendy captivating western beat (9) HORSEWHIP
9 Parties for pirates perhaps (7) ANAGRAM
10 World without railway? Good god! (5,2) GLORY BE
11 Relative standardized admission test pursued by a kid (5-4) GREAT-AUNT
12 Architect of Torah in a way (5)
13 Declare a song provides motivation (6)
15 Suburban areas free of slums around India (8)
18 Cutting tool, China made, was rejected (8)
19 Change into suit (6)
22 State of concrete mass (5)
24 Call a local rent agent (9)
26 One fumes when burning with anger (7)
27 Strong feeling about bestselling book (7)
28 Flying abroad, met an attractive man (9)
29 Notice at first the missing question (5)

Down
1 Often hiding cold fury is a mistake (7)
2 Senseless and mad abandoning society (5)
3 Oldest conifers cut across top of ben (5-4)
4 Time to overcome hesitation with wit (6)
5 Throwing up at once (5,3)
6 Deal with overturning hard time (5)
7 Typos here ruined a surprising announcement (3,6)
8 Succeed like an electric car maker getting through a litigation (7)
14 Sudden influx in each naval base (9)
16 Committee made up of a bunch of drug addicts? (4,5)
17 Grit, independence and pride totally part of California (3,5)
18 Sobbed having to accommodate a royal bore (7)
20 Adele, a Norwegian given name for a girl (7)
21 A group showing positive outlook (6)
23 Musical note that is unchanged going up or down (5)
25 Taking up voyage under a false name (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle5802959.ece

Across
1 Captain Cook circled island (5) CHIEF
4 Hero's dancing to trendy captivating western beat (9) HORSEWHIP
9 Parties for pirates perhaps (7) ANAGRAM
10 World without railway? Good god! (5,2) GLORY BE
11 Relative standardized admission test pursued by a kid (5-4) GREAT-AUNT
12 Architect of Torah in a way (5)
13 Declare a song provides motivation (6)
15 Suburban areas free of slums around India (8)
18 Cutting tool, China made, was rejected (8) CHAIN SAW
19 Change into suit (6)
22 State of concrete mass (5)
24 Call a local rent agent (9)
26 One fumes when burning with anger (7)
27 Strong feeling about bestselling book (7)
28 Flying abroad, met an attractive man (9) DREAMBOAT
29 Notice at first the missing question (5)

Down
1 Often hiding cold fury is a mistake (7)
2 Senseless and mad abandoning society (5)
3 Oldest conifers cut across top of ben (5-4)
4 Time to overcome hesitation with wit (6)
5 Throwing up at once (5,3)
6 Deal with overturning hard time (5)
7 Typos here ruined a surprising announcement (3,6) HEY PRESTO
8 Succeed like an electric car maker getting through a litigation (7)
14 Sudden influx in each naval base (9)
16 Committee made up of a bunch of drug addicts? (4,5)
17 Grit, independence and pride totally part of California (3,5) SAN DIEGO
18 Sobbed having to accommodate a royal bore (7)
20 Adele, a Norwegian given name for a girl (7)
21 A group showing positive outlook (6)
23 Musical note that is unchanged going up or down (5) MINIM
25 Taking up voyage under a false name (5)

Across
1 Captain Cook circled island (5) CHIEF
4 Hero's dancing to trendy captivating western beat (9) HORSEWHIP
9 Parties for pirates perhaps (7) ANAGRAM
10 World without railway? Good god! (5,2) GLORY BE
11 Relative standardized admission test pursued by a kid (5-4) GREAT-AUNT
12 Architect of Torah in a way (5)
13 Declare a song provides motivation (6)
15 Suburban areas free of slums around India (8)
18 Cutting tool, China made, was rejected (8) CHAIN SAW
19 Change into suit (6)
22 State of concrete mass (5)REALM
24 Call a local rent agent (9)
26 One fumes when burning with anger (7)
27 Strong feeling about bestselling book (7)
28 Flying abroad, met an attractive man (9) DREAMBOAT
29 Notice at first the missing question (5)POSER

Down
1 Often hiding cold fury is a mistake (7)
2 Senseless and mad abandoning society (5)INANE
3 Oldest conifers cut across top of ben (5-4)
4 Time to overcome hesitation with wit (6)HUMOUR
5 Throwing up at once (5,3)RIGHT NOW
6 Deal with overturning hard time (5)
7 Typos here ruined a surprising announcement (3,6) HEY PRESTO
8 Succeed like an electric car maker getting through a litigation (7)
14 Sudden influx in each naval base (9)
16 Committee made up of a bunch of drug addicts? (4,5)
17 Grit, independence and pride totally part of California (3,5) SAN DIEGO
18 Sobbed having to accommodate a royal bore (7)
20 Adele, a Norwegian given name for a girl (7)
21 A group showing positive outlook (6)
23 Musical note that is unchanged going up or down (5) MINIM
25 Taking up voyage under a false name (5)

Across
1 Captain Cook circled island (5) CHIEF
4 Hero's dancing to trendy captivating western beat (9) HORSEWHIP
9 Parties for pirates perhaps (7) ANAGRAM
10 World without railway? Good god! (5,2) GLORY BE
11 Relative standardized admission test pursued by a kid (5-4) GREAT-AUNT
12 Architect of Torah in a way (5)
13 Declare a song provides motivation (6) REASON
15 Suburban areas free of slums around India (8)
18 Cutting tool, China made, was rejected (8) CHAIN SAW
19 Change into suit (6)
22 State of concrete mass (5)REALM
24 Call a local rent agent (9)
26 One fumes when burning with anger (7)
27 Strong feeling about bestselling book (7)
28 Flying abroad, met an attractive man (9) DREAMBOAT
29 Notice at first the missing question (5)POSER

Down
1 Often hiding cold fury is a mistake (7)
2 Senseless and mad abandoning society (5)INANE
3 Oldest conifers cut across top of ben (5-4)
4 Time to overcome hesitation with wit (6)HUMOUR
5 Throwing up at once (5,3)RIGHT NOW
6 Deal with overturning hard time (5)
7 Typos here ruined a surprising announcement (3,6) HEY PRESTO
8 Succeed like an electric car maker getting through a litigation (7)
14 Sudden influx in each naval base (9) AVALANCHE
16 Committee made up of a bunch of drug addicts? (4,5)
17 Grit, independence and pride totally part of California (3,5) SAN DIEGO
18 Sobbed having to accommodate a royal bore (7)
20 Adele, a Norwegian given name for a girl (7) ELEANOR
21 A group showing positive outlook (6) ASPECT
23 Musical note that is unchanged going up or down (5) MINIM
25 Taking up voyage under a false name (5) ALIAS