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

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8)
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6)
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8)
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11)

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7)
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8) ACONITES
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6) SOMALI
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8) ANTIDOTE
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11) SECRETARIAT

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7) UNEATEN
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

Across
1 Flying UFOs no doubt is prohibited (3,2,6) OUT OF BOUNDS
9 On reflection, notice mostly clean money in India (6) RUPEES
10 Pub to let drunk choke (6,2) BOTTLE UP
11 Fifth of Jhelum is covered in many a water lily (5)LOTUS
12 Temptations kept in check for Rolls (7)LURCHES
13 Trim, hack, lop, snip etc., less for some plants (8) ACONITES
15 Vest vendor of Vadodara? (6) BANIAN
16 Like an African nation or belonging to one (6) SOMALI
18 Losing opener, kindly server spilled one cold drink (3,5) ICE WATER
20 Exercise a choice at odds with grand and vain person (7)PEACOCK
21 Piece of land round Egypt is available for hire (2,3)TO LET
22 My favourite insect remedy? (8) ANTIDOTE
23 Crowds seen around eastern holy river (6)GANGES
24 Fancy caterers at one government office (11) SECRETARIAT

Down
2 Commune ate, naturally sharing leftover (7) UNEATEN
3 Old foundation's beginning to crumble in a sanctuary (5)OASIS
4 Bachelor left amidst beautiful women stutters foolishly (7) BABBLES
5 Complete lie not fine or OK to express (9) UTTERABLE
6 Aquatic animal toy, one from Finland reportedly (7)DOLPHIN
7 Bar insurer firm, comprehensive one-year corporation trading shares freely on stock exchange (6,7)PUBLIC COMPANY
8 US retailer has customized bookbinding material (6,7)RUSSIA LEATHER
14 Flag that is three-line, including chakra at the front and belonging to us (9)TRICOLOUR
17 Attending a broadcast put up simultaneously (2,1,4)AT A TIME
18 Selection of bickies, truly most awful (7)ICKIEST
19 City of Natal stormed by army (7)ATLANTA
21 Stag in the end snared by rank ferocious animal (5)TIGER

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

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4)
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3)
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10)
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4)
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6)
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6307902.ece

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4)
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3)DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10)
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)KNOT
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)ASCOT TIE
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)OOMPH
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4)
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6)
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6)
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10)
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3)
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5)
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4)

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6) SPRINKLER SYSTEM
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10) CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3) CRIMEAN WAR
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5) USUAL
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4) GERM

Across
6 Private hospital situated in towering government building (4,4) TOWN HALL
9 Prays aloud for approval (6) PRAISE
10 Drop by old university (4) OMIT
11 Brief Christmastime speech gets embellishment? (10) DECORATION
12 Without pens average writer gets mad (6) WHACKO
14 Similar like some sofas or tete-a-tetes (2,1,4) OF A SORT
15 Damaging risks presently to mass irrigation technique (9,6) SPRINKLER SYSTEM
18 Pick as an alternative retro style of dance music (7)ELECTRO
20 Testing spell of drought (3,3) DRY RUN
22 Couple of streets badly in a gridlock (10) STANDSTILL
23 Dropping rupee set to rise (2,2)GO UP
24 Paternal relation of big businessman needing no introduction (6)AGNATE
25 Figures out Mensa URL (8)NUMERALS

Down
1 Tie in a bunch (4)KNOT
2 Perhaps Diamond's music style (4,4)HARD ROCK
3 Special district/area in a Greek city (6)
4 ICU layout's designed in a prudent way (10) CAUTIOUSLY
5 A Highlander's neckwear (5,3)ASCOT TIE
7 Politician stopping to express appreciation and enthusiasm (5)OOMPH
8 Travelling folk come into a detachment (4,2,7)LACK OF EMOTION
13 Hostility from aircrewman in flight (7,3) CRIMEAN WAR
16 Standing before small tailless cat (8)PRESTIGE
17 Mixture of certain coating for painter (4,4) SODA LIME
19 Sample disc missing in an appliance (6) TASTER
21 Periodically buys out all stock (5) USUAL
23 Tiger moth's a bug (4) GERM

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! (Sandhya and subsequently LV forgot to include my answers!)

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5)
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5)
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4)
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9)

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8)
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7)
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7)
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7)
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6)
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/mag...cle7018591.ece

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9)

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7)
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7)
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6)
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

PP ma'am ,
Sorry :) Usually i check before posting my quota. Yesterday was a bit busy with Ugadi celebrations:)

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

Quote:

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Originally Posted by Lakshmi Vaidyanathan

PP ma'am ,
Sorry :) Usually i check before posting my quota. Yesterday was a bit busy with Ugadi celebrations:)

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It is OK, LV!

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)ARMADILLO
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPHTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)EUPHEMISM
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)OLIVE
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)POKER
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)STAMPEDE
16 Dingy church in French port (7)
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)

ACROSS
1 Respiratory complaint in New Zealand got by adult inhaling pipe (9) INFLUENZA
6 Mack’s mate married Magwitch, maybe (5)MABEL
9 Shocking cover – ancient city featured inside (5) LURID
10 Nocturnal animal found in mall, radio broadcast (9)ARMADILLO
11 Cook Strait? P&O’s mistaken (4,5)SPIT ROAST
12 Stab leader leaving dive (5) LUNGE
13 Pupils may be examined in this branch of medicine (13) OPHTHALMOLOGY
16 British Government out of order, setting out to repress religious education (7,6) DOWNING STREET
19 Woman repelled by husband suggesting a dye (5)HENNA
20 Mum’s pie – he used a polite term (9)EUPHEMISM
22 Tries his cooking before wife produces a dish (5,4) IRISH STEW
23 Fruit, old and turning bad (5)OLIVE
24 Fire-raiser’s game? (5)POKER
25 Home team in Italian city losing first three (9) RESIDENCE

DOWN
1 The Italian applied sun oil to create a false impression (8) ILLUSION
2 To supply coat by noon is hard (7) FURNISH
3 Indisposed subordinate, a British subject? (5,3,7) UNDER THE WEATHER
4 Antelope found in many a land (5)NYALA
5 Member blowing hard, renowned trumpeter (9)ARMSTRONG
6 Central square? (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 A learner, one taken in by deceptive talk (7) BALONEY
8 Relax having free gin at the end (6)LOOSEN
14 Queen’s favourite city? (9)LEICESTER
15 Trampled on top of everyone in headlong rush (8)STAMPEDE
16 Dingy church in French port (7)DUNKIRK
17 Rabble-rousing? Head of state ignored issue (7) EDITION
18 Very small person, quiet politician touring Rhode Island (6) SHRIMP
21 Prisoners of war describing ending of captivity in Welsh county (5)POWYS

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)
27 An advantage once more (5)
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...t-art=four-rel

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7) EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9) OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13) INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5)
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3)
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13)

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7)
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5)
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5) ROTOR
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3) TEAR,GAS
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13) STRATEGICALLY

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7) ALIMENT
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)
23 Something to eat — not before one (5) PASTA
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)

Across
1 Moving to Algiers when they offer something to drink (8,5) WATERING HOLES
10 Some prefer Michael to Enrico, perhaps (5) FERMI
11 Tough on Scotsman — no letter came back (9) DRACONIAN
12 Come from Nigeria to represent (9) ORIGINATE
13 It turns as servomotor moves — moves away (5) ROTOR
14 Before I got it he was in retreat (7)EREMITE
16 Entering difficult, resigns (7)INGRESS
18 Place outside Indian city revisited, will keep mobs away (4,3) TEAR,GAS
20 Next holy book released is enough for illustration (7)EXAMPLE
22 Bad write-ups no use to the fool (5)TWIRP
24 Extremely mischievous of the French, to sneak through the gate (9)WICKEDEST
26 End of a British prime minister's retirement — make it an extended retirement (9)OVERSLEEP
27 An advantage once more (5)AGAIN
28 GATT is clearly designed keeping one's interest in mind (13) STRATEGICALLY

Down
2 Cockney's crack about travel enterprise (7)AIRLINE
3 Evoking the prophet by quoting (9)ELICITING
4 Do you find I am covering the country? (5)INDIA
5 Gossip is a crime in given difficult circumstances (9)GRAPEVINE
6 Quality that's old and joyless (5)ODOUR
7 Letter written with ease, holding unloaded gun (7)EPISTLE
8 A place gets another offer to plant trees (13) AFFORESTATION
9 Reflecting on the army — suspending operations without checking (13)INTROSPECTING
15 Wheels turned before, but in some other place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Note presence in an island, in the manner of a country (9)GUATEMALA
19 Food complaint? interchange two characters (7) ALIMENT
21 Pressure on a damaged liver will persist (7)PREVAIL
23 Something to eat — not before one (5) PASTA
25 Island's partly unpredictable (5)CAPRI

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

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7)
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3)
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5)

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8)
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)
22 Pictures of one playing games (6)
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6321014.ece

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)CASTE
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)ATHEIST
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)DESPAIR
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)AVERSION
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)
9 Capital said to create friction (5)
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)RELIVE
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)

Across
6 A group of people were thrown out, reportedly (5)CASTE
7 One way to move a pawn broker's merciless heart (8)UNICYCLE
10 He doesn't believe in what he is teaching (7)ATHEIST
11 Sped away bearing a sense of hopelessness (7)DESPAIR
12 She wails — stop her, sweetheart (7)BANSHEE
13 Wine gets rid of a weapon (7)TRIDENT
14 Kill couple of animals at home and eat, perhaps (11)ASSASSINATE
19 Caught under the vehicle is the animal's body (7) CARCASS
21 I'd allow shifting when one's sick (4,3) LAID LOW
23 Oxygen supply off — it restricts breathing (7)POLYPUS
25 Enthusiast signals shooting (7)CLAPPER
26 Dislike one side of the story (8)AVERSION
27 From fine leg you hear a lament (5) ELEGY

Down
1 Next, in the continent there will be energy deficiency (8) ASTHENIA
2 Heartless female with this strange charm (6) FETISH
3 Supports doubtful for locks (10) BUTTRESSES
4 To discover, first investigate — never dismiss initially (4) FIND
5 Part will go away with copyright (6) CLEAVE
6 Keen to collect two blood groups — not happy (6)CRABBY
8 Religious school where you once faced god (7)YESHIVA
9 Capital said to create friction (5)GRATE
13 Fall on the way, receive intensive care in Chennai (10)TRIPLICANE
15 Run away to second home-on-wheels (7)SCAMPER
16 Self-deception not often used if overshadowed (8) ECLIPSED
17 In San Francisco people have some leeway (5)SCOPE
18 First question before we try out keyboard (6)QWERTY
20 Ease middlemen out and go through it again (6)RELIVE
22 Pictures of one playing games (6) IMAGES
24 Killer has no hesitation to snatch (4)SNIP

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5)
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9)
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8)

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)
9 Flower for dance master (6)
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9)
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle6422518.ece

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5)
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9)
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8)

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6)
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9)
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5) MUSIC
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9) NARCOTICS
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8) GROWTH INDUSTRY

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6) STREAM
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9) COMPETENT
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)
21 Called the bird in front (6)
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)

Across
1 Loads every inch, gets paid on unloading (4,2,8) CASH ON DELIVERY
10 Boy’s riding it — brought back on waves (5) TIDAL
11 Country forced Iranian subject (9) UKRAINIAN
12 He chooses self, sect and story, essentially (7) ELECTOR
13 Ed's back while his church's split open (7) DEHISCE
14 Score may upset some in cricket, initially (5) MUSIC
16 Confiscator, not of spurious drugs (9) NARCOTICS
19 Seen from a building, he enters his lodge (9)FREEMASON
20 Said to have despatched to Cologne (5)SCENT
22 Starts with you climbing on top of tree (4,3)WYCH ELM
25 Drifter gets through with hand out, lacking interest (7)VAGRANT
27 He is on the move, say by rail carrying money (9)ITINERANT
28 Opening batsman gets out of game with top edge (5)RIDGE
29 A promising venture — will become lean before becoming sturdy (6,8) GROWTH INDUSTRY

Down
2 He gets the message to co-opt others restricted by church (9)ADDRESSEE
3 Fancy hotel serf (5)HELOT
4 In true fashion raised an issue — but they are so small (9)NEUTRINOS
5 Engineer debarred, not bad — but made a mistake (5)ERRED
6 Doctor follows Paddy on board — finds some marine growth (5,4)IRISH MOSS
7 Stories with spice, perhaps (5)EPICS
8 Any problem to solicit from South Americans? (7)YANKEES
9 Flower for dance master (6) STREAM
15 Has the ability to vie for a contract (9) COMPETENT
17 Made over to Denver with a drunk (9)RENOVATED
18 It's said that I malign a subject (9)ICELANDER
19 Fellow's a shade subservient (7)FAWNING
21 Called the bird in front (6)TITLED
23 Business climate in the Capital (5)CAIRO
24 Maximise — kinky sex banned in city (5)MIAMI
26 Commence drilling with rigs — building gets ready (5)GIRDS

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

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9)
17 Trumpet over church and state (9)
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9)
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7024324.ece

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7)
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9)
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11)

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5)
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6)
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

Across
1 Running back and forth, finding organ to transplant (5,3,6) TOING AND FROING
10 Antibody is said to be staying dormant for a longer time (5)
11 Hesitate to move out, with internal injury (9) VACILLATE
12 Weight may be questionable — obese kept out (7) QUINTAL
13 Painful to go through — not rejecting a hypothetical particle (7) TACHYON
14 Headless people do make laws (5) ENACT
16 Took back writing in a rush (9)RETRACTED
19 Minister's extremely critical on work done, surprising many (9)CLERGYMAN
20 Henry for the first time will bother to hang around (5)TARRY
22 John the Baptist recalled some of those who knelt so patiently (7)APOSTLE
25 Three perfect scores — so, Tamil Nadu has good relations with other states (7) ENTENTE
27 For breaking into a niche, recycle (9) REPROCESS
28 Fungus in loose soil (5)MOULD
29 Maybe done in latrines, not where people live (3-11) NON-RESIDENTIAL

Down
2 Cussed river, home is inland (9)
3 Put up joint composition (5) NONET
4 Loved drama production as a duty (2,7)
5 Money once paid to teach, essentially (5)DUCAT
6 Cruel perhaps to rag heartlessly, when one's unwilling (9)
7 Land spread evenly across rift valley (5)ITALY
8 Inclined to follow the girl, is what one gathered (7)
9 Told to shoot the gang (6)
15 Drunk guy definitely can't walk over it (9) TIGHTROPE
17 Trumpet over church and state (9) TENNESSEE
18 A web master's end product — a natural design (9) TARANTULA
19 Annoyance when drinks are laced with a drop of rum (7)
21 Returns and surrenders (6) YIELDS
23 Alternative to needle plant (5)
24 Gum trees — a prophet collected them (5)
26 Lure by rhythm — makes a difference in the end (5)

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8)
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3)
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8)
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6)
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8)
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper...cle7035351.ece

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

Across
1 Government and Indian army at sea once awhile (6)SENATE
4 UK's split? Cede grounds without harm (4,4)SCOT FREE
9 Dismal sight in cricket – Sri Lankan openers departing, nicking behind (6)EDGING
10 Retailer, relinquishing ego to make love, thrusts hip (4,4)TUCK SHOP
12 Models gently stroke waterbirds (8)PATTERNS
13 Blemish? Partially whiten building material (6)MARBLE
15 Banter inventor comes up with? (4)RAIL
16 Team leader has to study factories and equipment (10)TREADMILLS
19 Spruce clue by editing later in the day (10)CREPUSCULE
20 That which is said to symbolise power (4)WATT
23 The Arabic history links to New England (6)ALBION
25 Killer with cheek to hide an offence (8) ASSASSIN
27 Animal and I get cart moving (5,3) TIGER CAT
28 Think of independent, drug-consuming partner (6)IDEATE
29 Shout comes to a stop as lecturer breaks glasses (8) CRYSTALS
30 Bush to withdraw hospital's licence (6)TICKET

Down
1 Double agent for the land of Nod? (7)SLEEPER
2 Sound of horse and bird hours after sunset (5-4)NIGHT-TIME
3 Fallen nutritional contents coming up in tubular passage (6) TUNNEL
5 Dull noise from a large swallow (4)CHUG
6 Karate masters extremely disposed to fight (4,4)TAKE ARMS
7 Pshaw! Her Majesty's up, staging recovery from abuse (5)REHAB
8 In the past, media clearly stated ... (7)EXPRESS
11 … where trains are following schedule (2,5)ON TRACK
14 Heavy material explosion around Alabama (7)BALLAST
17 Look, listen, comprehend answer for an usurer (4,5)LONE SHARK
18 Caution exercised in releasing traitor and despot (8) AUTOCRAT
19 Disorderly to a chic transformation (7) CHAOTIC
21 Charlatan gently conceals different line of thought (7) TANGENT
22 Leader of Ghana's arrested as well, near India's capital (6) GANDHI
24 Featured regularly in book, geeky devil (5) BOGEY
26 British head released from prison — on this? (4) BAIL

:clap::clap::clap: An excellent railway puzzle!

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3)
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9)
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9)
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9)
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9)
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

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Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5)
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5)
24 Country in main diagram (5)
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5)
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4)

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS

Across
1 Display vessels and flying machines (8)AIRSHIPS
5 Champion queen does not have Indian article (6)VICTOR
10 Queue has soldiers with sex appeal (5)
11 Compound amines found behind broken pot are alkaloids (9)
12 Lager mixture has an unknown quantity by design (6)
13 Face to face encounter where no one followed person with egg (3-2-3) ONE-ON-ONE
15 Support very old word of encouragement (5)BRAVO
17 Repent, man! Corruption is eternal (9)PERMANENT
19 Scarlet haired revolutionary chief editor (9)REDHEADED
20 Award for big vehicle (5)
21 Silviculture for East Street railway (8)
23 Yes, Spanish make mistake on a mountain (6) SIERRA
27 Ahem, Carl was confused about first item: material used for making paint brushes (5,4) CAMEL HAIR
28 Citadel is rebuilt in absence of in-charge of estuary (5) DELTA
29 Oedema caused by globules of yeast initially (6) DROPSY
30 I hear, sin by a soft sister causes fusion of chromosomes (8) SYNAPSIS

Down
1 First letter to a Greek student from a medical pharmacy (5)
2 Bring up sentry for defence of the hind (9) REARGUARD
3 Accommodation for hot English student (5)
4 Italian pope has two personal assistants (4)
6 Mad! Main speaker has no right lover (9) INAMORATO
7 Brown! Try and dance (5) TANGO
8 Revere her Cockney venerator (9) RESPECTER
9 Feather quality leads to a demotion (9)
14 Peter Parker heard, “Look next to the German male” (9) SPIDERMAN
15 A sort of liar who is clean shaved? (9)
16 Exaggerates: Finished second on lengths (9)
18 Plants key on a flummoxed loser (9)
22 Capital had nothing for a hero (5) ROMEO
24 Country in main diagram (5) INDIA
25 A ceremony to gather ... (5) AMASS
26 ... ten artists before you start showing a medical photo (4) XRAYS