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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10995/article5632831.ece

[pammechchu]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pammechchu]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

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

Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/google-to-shut-down-orkutseptember-30_1116090.html?utm_source=ref_article

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

Read more at: http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/world-news/google-to-shut-down-orkutseptember-30_1116090.html?utm_source=ref_article

Oh!:(

[deepakgita]

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

Grid here http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11095/article6051348.ece

[pammechchu]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[spchennai]

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

[deepakgita]

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11063/article5927298.ece

[pammechchu]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

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

GRID at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11032/article5783135.ece

[pammechchu]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

:clap::clap::clap: Gripping!

[deepakgita]

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

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

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11034/article5794186.ece

[pammechchu]

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

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

[deepakgita]

Parameswaran,

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

[pammechchu]

Okay. Noted. Willco in future

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

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

[pammechchu]

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

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

[spchennai]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[spchennai]

My wife and I have been jointly compiling cryptic crosswords in Tamil for the last 5 years. Mr.Vanchinathan who started publishing his cryptic crosswords in Thendral, a Tamil magazine published from California in Jan 2001 was a pioneer as far as cryptic crosswords in Tamil is concerned. We follow his lead and his style.Our crossword is published twice every month on 5th and 25th every month. Click here for the latest அபாகு (அம்ருதா, பார்த்தசாரதி குறுக்கெழுத்து) -65 (ஜூலை 2014 - 01). http://sparthasarathy.biz/crosswords/indexcw.html

[pammechchu]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11033/article5786882.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10940/article5391869.ece

[pammechchu]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11036/article5802959.ece

[deepakgita]

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

[pammechchu]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11040/article5824903.ece

[pammechchu]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

Looks like we jumped the gun as none from Orkut has migrated!
:(
"Hope springs eternal in the human breast"

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[spchennai]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[deepakgita]

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

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

Grid at
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11104/article6087410.ece

[deepakgita]

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

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

[pammechchu]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Suits sportsmen to become active and move around (4,4,6) STIR ONES STUMPS
10 Bother a man... (5)
11 ...and others show interest in speed counter (9)
12 Italian’s one hundred and ten (7)
13 Begin at the outer line, and... surprise! (7)
14 Timeline to follow (5)
16 Coming out from a setter overland (9) EMANATION
19 It shows steps taken by a man going over the roof (9)
20 An inventor in Pete's lab (5)
22 Exhortation to stand erect — it’s for tying shoelaces (7) BOWKNOT
25 Endless choice for two fifty only — play (7)
27 I come close and retreat with a purpose (2,7)
28 Food's extremely tasty, shows purity (5)
29 It’s a very small amount — then why plan for building? (4-5,5) HALF-PENNY WORTH

DOWN
2 Carrot cooked a little on the outside…or so it reads (5,4)
3 Active under light material (5)
4 Dart into the house, as access is extremely limited (9)
5 Note sister's going around various places (5)
6 Differentiate between, say, William and Arthur sharing a penny? (4,5)
7 Intended to ban Henry playing anthem (5)
8 A boozer in her past, so to speak (7)
9 Deny entry to both war time criminals (6)
15 Poor old men, may be not old, but nevertheless sweet (5, 4)
17 If it's windy outside, throw out anything that can fly (9)
18 Midwives enter showing cheek and bust (9)
19 Drop name from sentence for a lawyer to print it (7)
21 Assumed name on many characters (6)
23 Go around the last bungalow on foot (5)
24 Have an agreement over money that is saved (3-2)
26 Joint operation brought up the beast (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11070/article5954891.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Suits sportsmen to become active and move around (4,4,6) STIR ONES STUMPS
10 Bother a man... (5)
11 ...and others show interest in speed counter (9)
12 Italian’s one hundred and ten (7)
13 Begin at the outer line, and... surprise! (7)
14 Timeline to follow (5)
16 Coming out from a setter overland (9) EMANATION
19 It shows steps taken by a man going over the roof (9)
20 An inventor in Pete's lab (5)
22 Exhortation to stand erect — it’s for tying shoelaces (7) BOWKNOT
25 Endless choice for two fifty only — play (7)
27 I come close and retreat with a purpose (2,7)
28 Food's extremely tasty, shows purity (5)
29 It’s a very small amount — then why plan for building? (4-5,5) HALF-PENNY WORTH

DOWN
2 Carrot cooked a little on the outside…or so it reads (5,4)TAROT CARD
3 Active under light material (5)
4 Dart into the house, as access is extremely limited (9)
5 Note sister's going around various places (5)
6 Differentiate between, say, William and Arthur sharing a penny? (4,5)TELL APART
7 Intended to ban Henry playing anthem (5)MEANT
8 A boozer in her past, so to speak (7)
9 Deny entry to both war time criminals (6)
15 Poor old men, may be not old, but nevertheless sweet (5, 4)
17 If it's windy outside, throw out anything that can fly (9)AIRWORTHY
18 Midwives enter showing cheek and bust (9)
19 Drop name from sentence for a lawyer to print it (7)
21 Assumed name on many characters (6)
23 Go around the last bungalow on foot (5)
24 Have an agreement over money that is saved (3-2)
26 Joint operation brought up the beast (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Suits sportsmen to become active and move around (4,4,6) STIR ONES STUMPS
10 Bother a man... (5)HARRY
11 ...and others show interest in speed counter (9)RETALIATE
12 Italian’s one hundred and ten (7)ANTONIO
13 Begin at the outer line, and... surprise! (7)STARTLE
14 Timeline to follow (5)TRAIL
16 Coming out from a setter overland (9) EMANATION
19 It shows steps taken by a man going over the roof (9)PEDOMETER
20 An inventor in Pete's lab (5)TESLA
22 Exhortation to stand erect — it’s for tying shoelaces (7) BOWKNOT
25 Endless choice for two fifty only — play (7)OTHELLO
27 I come close and retreat with a purpose (2,7)IN EARNEST
28 Food's extremely tasty, shows purity (5)PIETY
29 It’s a very small amount — then why plan for building? (4-5,5) HALF-PENNY WORTH

DOWN
2 Carrot cooked a little on the outside…or so it reads (5,4)TAROT CARD
3 Active under light material (5)RAYON
4 Dart into the house, as access is extremely limited (9)NARROWEST
5 Note sister's going around various places (5)SITES
6 Differentiate between, say, William and Arthur sharing a penny? (4,5)TELL APART
7 Intended to ban Henry playing anthem (5)MEANT
8 A boozer in her past, so to speak (7)SHEBEEN
9 Deny entry to both war time criminals (6)THWART
15 Poor old men, may be not old, but nevertheless sweet (5, 4)LEMON DROP
17 If it's windy outside, throw out anything that can fly (9)AIRWORTHY
18 Midwives enter showing cheek and bust (9)INSOLVENT
19 Drop name from sentence for a lawyer to print it (7)PUBLISH
21 Assumed name on many characters (6)ANONYM
23 Go around the last bungalow on foot (5)WHEEL
24 Have an agreement over money that is saved (3-2)TIE-IN
26 Joint operation brought up the beast (5)HIPPO

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Attack daily, say, from the rear (6)
4 Mammal having little power or balance (8)
9 Hope for high praise (6)
10 A Parisian doesn’t like to poach? (8)
11 Person’s expression of mild annoyance (3,2,1,3)
13 Free, toilets at end of esplanade (5) LOOSE
14 When goat follows horse, perhaps (7,3,4) CHINESE NEW YEAR
17 Things in here are bound to be borrowed (7,7) LENDING LIBRARY
21 Vessel from China or Taiwan (5) AORTA
22 Batting team dismissed, comprehensively (6,3)
24 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
25 Certainly not name of listener (2,4)
26 Open University about to make a proposal (8)
27 A new member returned, a woman (6)

DOWN
1 Outstanding performer, in form, to play (5,3)
2 Almost done in, lying beneath a tree (5)
3 Animal’s mistake crossing one river (7)
5 Actor, Sellers, won Oscar? Unlikely (5,6)
6 Quiet passageway leading to yard in Scottish town (7)
7 Maria, not a fickle lover (9)
8 Sounds like I allowed for a small opening (6)
12 Bandleader in valley around noon to meet factory owner (5,6)
15 Drunkard at home with it, a beer, possibly (9)
16 Panic this year in resort (8)
18 Absolutely boring group (4,3)
19 Retire for the night in base, lying on soft feathers (3,4)
20 Tried hotel in the past, after seeing small advertisement (3,1,2)
23 Corpulent old boy represented at the centre (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Attack daily, say, from the rear (6)
4 Mammal having little power or balance (8)
9 Hope for high praise (6)
10 A Parisian doesn’t like to poach? (8)
11 Person’s expression of mild annoyance (3,2,1,3)
13 Free, toilets at end of esplanade (5) LOOSE
14 When goat follows horse, perhaps (7,3,4) CHINESE NEW YEAR
17 Things in here are bound to be borrowed (7,7) LENDING LIBRARY
21 Vessel from China or Taiwan (5) AORTA
22 Batting team dismissed, comprehensively (6,3)
24 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)
25 Certainly not name of listener (2,4)
26 Open University about to make a proposal (8)
27 A new member returned, a woman (6)

DOWN
1 Outstanding performer, in form, to play (5,3)
2 Almost done in, lying beneath a tree (5)
3 Animal’s mistake crossing one river (7)
5 Actor, Sellers, won Oscar? Unlikely (5,6)
6 Quiet passageway leading to yard in Scottish town (7)
7 Maria, not a fickle lover (9) INAMORATA
8 Sounds like I allowed for a small opening (6)
12 Bandleader in valley around noon to meet factory owner (5,6)
15 Drunkard at home with it, a beer, possibly (9) INEBRIATE
16 Panic this year in resort (8) HYSTERIA
18 Absolutely boring group (4,3)
19 Retire for the night in base, lying on soft feathers (3,4)
20 Tried hotel in the past, after seeing small advertisement (3,1,2)
23 Corpulent old boy represented at the centre (5) OBESE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Attack daily, say, from the rear (6)
4 Mammal having little power or balance (8)PORPOISE
9 Hope for high praise (6)ASPIRE
10 A Parisian doesn’t like to poach? (8)
11 Person’s expression of mild annoyance (3,2,1,3)
13 Free, toilets at end of esplanade (5) LOOSE
14 When goat follows horse, perhaps (7,3,4) CHINESE NEW YEAR
17 Things in here are bound to be borrowed (7,7) LENDING LIBRARY
21 Vessel from China or Taiwan (5) AORTA
22 Batting team dismissed, comprehensively (6,3)
24 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)ADAMS ALE
25 Certainly not name of listener (2,4)
26 Open University about to make a proposal (8)OVERTURE
27 A new member returned, a woman (6)

DOWN
1 Outstanding performer, in form, to play (5,3)
2 Almost done in, lying beneath a tree (5)
3 Animal’s mistake crossing one river (7)
5 Actor, Sellers, won Oscar? Unlikely (5,6)
6 Quiet passageway leading to yard in Scottish town (7)
7 Maria, not a fickle lover (9) INAMORATA
8 Sounds like I allowed for a small opening (6)
12 Bandleader in valley around noon to meet factory owner (5,6)
15 Drunkard at home with it, a beer, possibly (9) INEBRIATE
16 Panic this year in resort (8) HYSTERIA
18 Absolutely boring group (4,3)
19 Retire for the night in base, lying on soft feathers (3,4)
20 Tried hotel in the past, after seeing small advertisement (3,1,2)
23 Corpulent old boy represented at the centre (5) OBESE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Attack daily, say, from the rear (6)CHARGE
4 Mammal having little power or balance (8)PORPOISE
9 Hope for high praise (6)ASPIRE
10 A Parisian doesn’t like to poach? (8)ASPIRATE
11 Person’s expression of mild annoyance (3,2,1,3)SON OF A GUN
13 Free, toilets at end of esplanade (5) LOOSE
14 When goat follows horse, perhaps (7,3,4) CHINESE NEW YEAR
17 Things in here are bound to be borrowed (7,7) LENDING LIBRARY
21 Vessel from China or Taiwan (5) AORTA
22 Batting team dismissed, comprehensively (6,3)INSIDE OUT
24 Water, alas, made impure (5,3)ADAMS ALE
25 Certainly not name of listener (2,4)NO FEAR
26 Open University about to make a proposal (8)OVERTURE
27 A new member returned, a woman (6)ANGELA

DOWN
1 Outstanding performer, in form, to play (5,3)CLASS ACT
2 Almost done in, lying beneath a tree (5)ASPEN
3 Animal’s mistake crossing one river (7)GIRAFFE
5 Actor, Sellers, won Oscar? Unlikely (5,6)ORSON WELLES
6 Quiet passageway leading to yard in Scottish town (7)PAISLEY
7 Maria, not a fickle lover (9) INAMORATA
8 Sounds like I allowed for a small opening (6)EYELET
12 Bandleader in valley around noon to meet factory owner (5,6)GLENN MILLER
15 Drunkard at home with it, a beer, possibly (9) INEBRIATE
16 Panic this year in resort (8) HYSTERIA
18 Absolutely boring group (4,3)DEAD SET
19 Retire for the night in base, lying on soft feathers (3,4)BED DOWN
20 Tried hotel in the past, after seeing small advertisement (3,1,2)HAD A GO
23 Corpulent old boy represented at the centre (5) OBESE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 For many soldiers on board, it's time to train horses (8) DRESSAGE
5 Run second type (6)
10 Just a month before, in London (7)
11 Portugal — a country which has mostly fish (7)
12 Gathers courage for an internal search (5)
13 Elevated director, a sincere sort (9)
14 Musicians find boy wrong on one note (12) PHILHARMONIC
18 Charlie sent out last, may be by the recruiters (6,6)
21 Two groups harbour a doubt over some lab equipment (4,5)
23 Throw the fellow on the way (5)
24 Pick up about the plant (7)
25 Hide behind the painting, Mac (7)
26 Easy to catch hold of one minding the child (6)
27 Place beneath supports, so it doesn't move (5,3)

DOWN
1 Mother would want to know the material (6)
2 An earlier form of a word — note my composition (6)
3 Mostly trawling around Uruguay for marine creature (3,6)
4 Comic cat's gotten sedate — one of 9's greats (8,6) GARFIELD SOBERS
6 Money back? Take it apart (5)
7 The union is, in general, over charging (8)
8 We can't cry without one (4,4)
9 For example, cricket fans find it intoxicating (9,5) SPECTATOR SPORT
15 A game of Golf's fit for drama (5, 4)
16 One would be extremely amused to be left in them (8)
17 Form and function, someone like 4, say (5,3)
19 Raise a card at the university (4,2)
20 Greek character's into fuel as an oil producer (6)
22 You have a point to titter (2-3)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11104/article6087410.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 For many soldiers on board, it's time to train horses (8) DRESSAGE
5 Run second type (6) SPRINT
10 Just a month before, in London (7)
11 Portugal — a country which has mostly fish (7)
12 Gathers courage for an internal search (5) SCOUR
13 Elevated director, a sincere sort (9)
14 Musicians find boy wrong on one note (12) PHILHARMONIC
18 Charlie sent out last, may be by the recruiters (6,6)
21 Two groups harbour a doubt over some lab equipment (4,5)
23 Throw the fellow on the way (5)
24 Pick up about the plant (7)
25 Hide behind the painting, Mac (7)
26 Easy to catch hold of one minding the child (6)
27 Place beneath supports, so it doesn't move (5,3)

DOWN
1 Mother would want to know the material (6)
2 An earlier form of a word — note my composition (6) ETYMON
3 Mostly trawling around Uruguay for marine creature (3,6) SEA URCHIN
4 Comic cat's gotten sedate — one of 9's greats (8,6) GARFIELD SOBERS
6 Money back? Take it apart (5)
7 The union is, in general, over charging (8)
8 We can't cry without one (4,4)
9 For example, cricket fans find it intoxicating (9,5) SPECTATOR SPORT
15 A game of Golf's fit for drama (5, 4)
16 One would be extremely amused to be left in them (8)
17 Form and function, someone like 4, say (5,3)
19 Raise a card at the university (4,2)
20 Greek character's into fuel as an oil producer (6)
22 You have a point to titter (2-3)

[deepakgita]

LV, why only one answer? You can put in 4 till 4 PM

[Russellbew]

Sir, please see your mail :)

[deepakgita]

Sir, please see your mail :)

Seen. Don't know why you had a problem posting though, it's quite straightforward here just like it was in Orkut.

[Russellbew]

Sir,
When I used * reply with quote * option for posting I encountered the problem. Now I used quick reply option, it worked . Now I have added 3 more answers .

[pavalamani pragasam]

Welcome, Lakshmi!:-D

The trick of highlighting your answers is easy: just type B inside square brackets before your answer and /B inside square brackets after your answer.

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 For many soldiers on board, it's time to train horses (8) DRESSAGE
5 Run second type (6)SPRINT
10 Just a month before, in London (7)
11 Portugal — a country which has mostly fish (7)
12 Gathers courage for an internal search (5) SCOUR
13 Elevated director, a sincere sort (9)
14 Musicians find boy wrong on one note (12) PHILHARMONIC
18 Charlie sent out last, may be by the recruiters (6,6)
21 Two groups harbour a doubt over some lab equipment (4,5)
23 Throw the fellow on the way (5)
24 Pick up about the plant (7)
25 Hide behind the painting, Mac (7)OILSKIN
26 Easy to catch hold of one minding the child (6)SITTER
27 Place beneath supports, so it doesn't move (5,3)STAYS PUT

DOWN
1 Mother would want to know the material (6)
2 An earlier form of a word — note my composition (6) ETYMON
3 Mostly trawling around Uruguay for marine creature (3,6) SEA URCHIN
4 Comic cat's gotten sedate — one of 9's greats (8,6) GARFIELD SOBERS
6 Money back? Take it apart (5)
7 The union is, in general, over charging (8)
8 We can't cry without one (4,4)TEAR DUCT
9 For example, cricket fans find it intoxicating (9,5) SPECTATOR SPORT
15 A game of Golf's fit for drama (5, 4)
16 One would be extremely amused to be left in them (8)
17 Form and function, someone like 4, say (5,3)
19 Raise a card at the university (4,2)
20 Greek character's into fuel as an oil producer (6)
22 You have a point to titter (2-3)

[Russellbew]

Hi ma'am,
Thanks :) Highlighted my answers :)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi ma'am,
Thanks :) Highlighted my answers :)
Very good!:-D

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 For many soldiers on board, it's time to train horses (8) DRESSAGE
5 Run second type (6)SPRINT
10 Just a month before, in London (7) MAYFAIR
11 Portugal — a country which has mostly fish (7) PIRANHA
12 Gathers courage for an internal search (5) SCOUR
13 Elevated director, a sincere sort (9) INCREASED
14 Musicians find boy wrong on one note (12) PHILHARMONIC
18 Charlie sent out last, may be by the recruiters (6,6) TALENT SCOUTS
21 Two groups harbour a doubt over some lab equipment (4,5) TEST TUBES
23 Throw the fellow on the way (5) HEAVE
24 Pick up about the plant (7) HEATHER
25 Hide behind the painting, Mac (7)OILSKIN
26 Easy to catch hold of one minding the child (6)SITTER
27 Place beneath supports, so it doesn't move (5,3)STAYS PUT

DOWN
1 Mother would want to know the material (6) DAMASK
2 An earlier form of a word — note my composition (6) ETYMON
3 Mostly trawling around Uruguay for marine creature (3,6) SEA URCHIN
4 Comic cat's gotten sedate — one of 9's greats (8,6) GARFIELD SOBERS
6 Money back? Take it apart (5) PARSE
7 The union is, in general, over charging (8) IONISING
8 We can't cry without one (4,4)TEAR DUCT
9 For example, cricket fans find it intoxicating (9,5) SPECTATOR SPORT
15 A game of Golf's fit for drama (5, 4) MATCH PLAY
16 One would be extremely amused to be left in them (8) STITCHES
17 Form and function, someone like 4, say (5,3) CLASS ACT
19 Raise a card at the university (4,2) JACK UP
20 Greek character's into fuel as an oil producer (6) PEANUT
22 You have a point to titter (2-3) TE-HEE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 For many soldiers on board, it's time to train horses (8) DRESSAGE
5 Run second type (6)SPRINT
10 Just a month before, in London (7)MAYFAIR
11 Portugal — a country which has mostly fish (7)PIRANHA
12 Gathers courage for an internal search (5) SCOUR
13 Elevated director, a sincere sort (9)INCREASED
14 Musicians find boy wrong on one note (12) PHILHARMONIC
18 Charlie sent out last, may be by the recruiters (6,6)TALENT SCOUTS
21 Two groups harbour a doubt over some lab equipment (4,5)TEST TUBES
23 Throw the fellow on the way (5)HEAVE
24 Pick up about the plant (7)HEATHER
25 Hide behind the painting, Mac (7)OILSKIN
26 Easy to catch hold of one minding the child (6)SITTER
27 Place beneath supports, so it doesn't move (5,3)STAYS PUT

DOWN
1 Mother would want to know the material (6)DAMASK
2 An earlier form of a word — note my composition (6) ETYMON
3 Mostly trawling around Uruguay for marine creature (3,6) SEA URCHIN
4 Comic cat's gotten sedate — one of 9's greats (8,6) GARFIELD SOBERS
6 Money back? Take it apart (5)PARSE
7 The union is, in general, over charging (8)IONISING
8 We can't cry without one (4,4)TEAR DUCT
9 For example, cricket fans find it intoxicating (9,5) SPECTATOR SPORT
15 A game of Golf's fit for drama (5, 4)MATCH PLAY
16 One would be extremely amused to be left in them (8)STITCHES
17 Form and function, someone like 4, say (5,3)CLASS ACT
19 Raise a card at the university (4,2)JACK UP
20 Greek character's into fuel as an oil producer (6)PEANUT
22 You have a point to titter (2-3)TE-HEE

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 How inequity is hideous (6) UNFAIR
4 Scintillator distributed real perks? That's baseless (8) SPARKLER
9 Each chant is comforting (6) EASING
10 Woollen jacket — Bill's current and trim outfit (8)
12 Special picker rejects fifty in a panoply of colours (8) SPECTRUM
13 Cocktail of Thailand given to mother and myself (3,3)
15 Source of light needing some current? (4)
16 Light trait shared by friends (10)
19 Circus master, possibly a mischief-maker (10)
20 They may help narrow down your point of view (4)
23 Increase in sound due to deaf idiot on a high (4-2)
25 City centre evacuated by army reaching another city in old form (8)
27 Intro from executive or unionist in dull environment (8)
28 Mostly backing workers to start to stir opinion (6)
29 The most important year for a government (8)
30 Note red crown right on top of golden parrot (6)

DOWN
1 Let us in to cook something in the kitchen (7)
2 They mine fresh carps (9)
3 Coal chopped off and set on fire (6)
5 Told to shave the skin of fruit (4)
6 A tirade daughter in fury sent out (8)
7 The answer to this is not heavy (5)
8 Be passionate? Huh, grin slyly (3,4)
11 Aunt not quite wary of being dubbed an eloper (7)
14 Groups line to meet army officer (7)
17 Stellar pattern indicative of massive doom for stockbrokers? (5,4)
18 Struggle in league and collapse all over (8)
19 Think about reducing a bit, get tense (7)
21 Dispel and disturb rest all over, having let tiger in (7)
22 Influential people on company's service to get a hat (6)
24 I'll find this to be a one-way path (5)
26 The wild American leader of yore (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11041/article5828631.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 How inequity is hideous (6) UNFAIR
4 Scintillator distributed real perks? That's baseless (8) SPARKLER
9 Each chant is comforting (6) EASING
10 Woollen jacket — Bill's current and trim outfit (8)
12 Special picker rejects fifty in a panoply of colours (8) SPECTRUM
13 Cocktail of Thailand given to mother and myself (3,3)
15 Source of light needing some current? (4)LAMP
16 Light trait shared by friends (10)
19 Circus master, possibly a mischief-maker (10)RINGLEADER
20 They may help narrow down your point of view (4)
23 Increase in sound due to deaf idiot on a high (4-2)
25 City centre evacuated by army reaching another city in old form (8)
27 Intro from executive or unionist in dull environment (8)
28 Mostly backing workers to start to stir opinion (6)
29 The most important year for a government (8)
30 Note red crown right on top of golden parrot (6)

DOWN
1 Let us in to cook something in the kitchen (7)UTENSIL
2 They mine fresh carps (9)FISHERMEN
3 Coal chopped off and set on fire (6)
5 Told to shave the skin of fruit (4)
6 A tirade daughter in fury sent out (8)
7 The answer to this is not heavy (5)
8 Be passionate? Huh, grin slyly (3,4)
11 Aunt not quite wary of being dubbed an eloper (7)
14 Groups line to meet army officer (7)
17 Stellar pattern indicative of massive doom for stockbrokers? (5,4)
18 Struggle in league and collapse all over (8)
19 Think about reducing a bit, get tense (7)
21 Dispel and disturb rest all over, having let tiger in (7)
22 Influential people on company's service to get a hat (6)
24 I'll find this to be a one-way path (5)
26 The wild American leader of yore (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 How inequity is hideous (6) UNFAIR
4 Scintillator distributed real perks? That's baseless (8) SPARKLER
9 Each chant is comforting (6) EASING
10 Woollen jacket — Bill's current and trim outfit (8)
12 Special picker rejects fifty in a panoply of colours (8) SPECTRUM
13 Cocktail of Thailand given to mother and myself (3,3)
15 Source of light needing some current? (4)LAMP
16 Light trait shared by friends (10) WAVELENGTH
19 Circus master, possibly a mischief-maker (10)RINGLEADER
20 They may help narrow down your point of view (4)
23 Increase in sound due to deaf idiot on a high (4-2)
25 City centre evacuated by army reaching another city in old form (8)
27 Intro from executive or unionist in dull environment (8)
28 Mostly backing workers to start to stir opinion (6)
29 The most important year for a government (8)
30 Note red crown right on top of golden parrot (6) MIRROR

DOWN
1 Let us in to cook something in the kitchen (7)UTENSIL
2 They mine fresh carps (9)FISHERMEN
3 Coal chopped off and set on fire (6)
5 Told to shave the skin of fruit (4) PEAR
6 A tirade daughter in fury sent out (8)
7 The answer to this is not heavy (5) LIGHT
8 Be passionate? Huh, grin slyly (3,4)
11 Aunt not quite wary of being dubbed an eloper (7)
14 Groups line to meet army officer (7)
17 Stellar pattern indicative of massive doom for stockbrokers? (5,4)
18 Struggle in league and collapse all over (8)
19 Think about reducing a bit, get tense (7)
21 Dispel and disturb rest all over, having let tiger in (7)
22 Influential people on company's service to get a hat (6)
24 I'll find this to be a one-way path (5)
26 The wild American leader of yore (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 How inequity is hideous (6) UNFAIR
4 Scintillator distributed real perks? That's baseless (8) SPARKLER
9 Each chant is comforting (6) EASING
10 Woollen jacket — Bill's current and trim outfit (8)CARDIGAN
12 Special picker rejects fifty in a panoply of colours (8) SPECTRUM
13 Cocktail of Thailand given to mother and myself (3,3)MAI TAI
15 Source of light needing some current? (4)LAMP
16 Light trait shared by friends (10) WAVELENGTH
19 Circus master, possibly a mischief-maker (10)RINGLEADER
20 They may help narrow down your point of view (4)LENS
23 Increase in sound due to deaf idiot on a high (4-2)FADE-UP
25 City centre evacuated by army reaching another city in old form (8)CALCUTTA
27 Intro from executive or unionist in dull environment (8)EXORDIUM
28 Mostly backing workers to start to stir opinion (6)FOMENT
29 The most important year for a government (8)THEARCHY
30 Note red crown right on top of golden parrot (6) MIRROR

DOWN
1 Let us in to cook something in the kitchen (7)UTENSIL
2 They mine fresh carps (9)FISHERMEN
3 Coal chopped off and set on fire (6)IGNITE
5 Told to shave the skin of fruit (4) PEAR
6 A tirade daughter in fury sent out (8)RADIATED
7 The answer to this is not heavy (5) LIGHT
8 Be passionate? Huh, grin slyly (3,4)RUN HIGH
11 Aunt not quite wary of being dubbed an eloper (7)RUNAWAY
14 Groups line to meet army officer (7)GENERAL
17 Stellar pattern indicative of massive doom for stockbrokers? (5,4)GREAT BEAR
18 Struggle in league and collapse all over (8)FLOUNDER
19 Think about reducing a bit, get tense (7)REFLECT
21 Dispel and disturb rest all over, having let tiger in (7)SCATTER
22 Influential people on company's service to get a hat (6)OCTOPI
24 I'll find this to be a one-way path (5)DIODE
26 The wild American leader of yore (4)BUSH

:clap::clap::clap: An energy puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8)
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6)
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5)
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9)
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6)
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8)
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5)
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9)
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5)
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8)
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6)
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9)
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5)
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6)
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8)

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3)
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4)
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3)
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9)
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4)
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9)
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6)
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4)
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5)
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5)
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10797/article4805481.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8)
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6)
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5)
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9)
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6)
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8)
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5)
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)ACCIDENTS
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9)
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5)
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8)
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6)
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9)
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5)
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6)
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8)

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)SWAMP
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3)
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4)
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3)
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)RHINO
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9)
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4)
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9)EAVESDROP
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6)
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4)
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5)
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5)
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4)

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8)
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6)
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5)
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9)
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6)
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8)
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5)
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)ACCIDENTS
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9)
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5)
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8) OVERRIDE
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6)
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9) BANGALORE
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5)
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6) EMENDS
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8)

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)SWAMP
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3)
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4)
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3)
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)RHINO
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9)
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4)
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9) EAVESDROP
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6) SEE DOUBLE
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4)
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5)
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5)
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8) SCHOLARS
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6) ESCROW
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5) ALLOT
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9) VIOLINISTS
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6)
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8)
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5)
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)ACCIDENTS
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9)
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5)
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8) OVERRIDE
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6)
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9) BANGALORE
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5)
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6) EMENDS
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8)

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)SWAMP
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3)
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4)
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3)
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)RHINO
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9)
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4)
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9) EAVESDROP
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6) SEE DOUBLE
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4)
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5)
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5)
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8) SCHOLARS
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6) ESCROW
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5) ALLOT
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9) VIOLINISTS
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6)
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8)
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5)
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)ACCIDENTS
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9)
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5)
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8) OVERRIDE
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6) PELVIS
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9) BANGALORE
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5)
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6) EMENDS
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8)

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)SWAMP
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3)
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)LATHE
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4)
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3)
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)RHINO
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9)
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4)
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9) EAVESDROP
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6) SEE DOUBLE
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4)
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)NATIVISTS
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5)
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)EXCEL
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5)
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Learned people have South Indian kings' money (8) SCHOLARS
5 Key fight leads to conditional custody (6) ESCROW
10 Gangster with large amount to distribute (5) ALLOT
11 Musical instrument before first fiddler (9) VIOLINISTS
12 Changes in shapes can be seen as changes of the moon (6) PHASES
13 Tall thin person supports plants (8) BEANPOLE
15 Desperate to avoid tax and manufacture drug (5) SPEED
17 Styles of pronunciation conceal identity and give rise to mishaps (9)ACCIDENTS
19 Famous IAF pilots were also mechanics (9) ENGINEERS
20 Gently strokes the ball back in the oldest tupik (5) PUTTS
21 Supersede and use a horse beyond its strength (8) OVERRIDE
23 Elvis P. danced with this hipbone (6) PELVIS
27 Prohibit girl or first Englishman in this Indian city (9) BANGALORE
28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5) CUSCO?
29 Heard Bond's boss stops and makes corrections (6) EMENDS
30 Ball is thrown, at first, with a catapult (8) BALLISTA

Down
1 Marsh where swami gave up ego and started penitence (5)SWAMP
2 Dieter's breakfast got from crazy math: If 1-1=0, what do you get when you divide RHS by 2? (4,2,3) HALF AN EGG
3 Learner leaves lethal arrangement to Turner (5)LATHE
4 A type of party with the right Roman address (4) RAVE
6 Thin sauce to swim in birthday suit (6,3) SKINNY DIP
7 Man leaving Horniman Circle found an animal (5)RHINO
8 Sees people summoned to a case (9) WITNESSES
9 Most letters in this sheet are in this (5,4) LOWER CASE
14 Listen! Girls fall down and overhear (9) EAVESDROP
15 Notice Doppelganger's sight is under influence of alcohol (3,6) SEE DOUBLE
16 Fund raising receipt found in Mount Snowdon or Cardigan (5,4) DONOR CARD
18 Northern activists lost a bit of courage and became advocates of native societies (9)NATIVISTS
22 Sesame Street character was as early computer (5) ERNIE
24 Do well by wrapping an eel around ninety (5)EXCEL
25 Vibrating atom's hole (5) STOMA
26 Second letter was seen when bishop came before expected time (4) BETA

[pavalamani pragasam]

28 Copper had first seen cobalt in Peru (5) CUSCO

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Offer made in a street; a street right in the heart of 8 (4,4)
5 Liquor found in Ascot church (6)
10 Churchman has six cars after losing first scooter (5)
11 Mad platinum blonde without limb and ring is virgin (9)
12 See dully, confused after rookie left noisily (6)
13 Look, lime pickle and a bit of radish is more suitable (8)
15 Mince fins following audible inhalation of air (5)
17 Activists of this movement burnt supporters (6,3)
19 Authorises support of boxer to second English school (9)
20 German left Ground Zero (5)
21 Upbraiders rue kerbs excitedly (8)
23 Witch's husband, maybe, is good at spelling (6)
27 Strangely United Nations and United States accept free for all pool (9)
28 Forming an axis with a team and a learner (5)
29 Gaur endlessly consumes tea with cake (6)
30 Fashion a gold covering for trickster in fort famous for diamond mines (8)

DOWN
1 Forty nine Romans carried broken down van to Smithy's block (5)
2 Counting Indian completing in absence of criminal (9)
3 Countryside river is in front of mountain (5)
4 Gold is returned after a question about water colour (4)
6 Badly singe tower after the alien leaves a monument (9) CHARMINAR
7 East African people say yes in Spanish after initial exclamation (5) TUTSI
8 Had brayed animatedly in nascent state (9) HYDERABAD
9 On top of the heap like 1 across (9) UPPERMOST
14 Helvetian aerobatic stunt with a type of cake (5,4)
15 Museum where famous psychotherapist chased a confused rascal after losing initial calm (5,4)
16 Mad fun Kamala had in palace at 8 (9)
18 Commendation and praise for nation without leader (9)
22 Johnson of the Cambridge Four (or was it Five?) was known to be abrupt (5)
24 Primarily, Information Systems Audit is backed by a Catholic cipher (5)
25 A type of wiring for Sunderbans, for example (5)
26 Security police cover a lapse (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10797/article4805481.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Offer made in a street; a street right in the heart of 8 (4,4)
5 Liquor found in Ascot church (6) SCOTCH
10 Churchman has six cars after losing first scooter (5) VICAR
11 Mad platinum blonde without limb and ring is virgin (9)
12 See dully, confused after rookie left noisily (6)
13 Look, lime pickle and a bit of radish is more suitable (8) SEEMLIER
15 Mince fins following audible inhalation of air (5)
17 Activists of this movement burnt supporters (6,3)
19 Authorises support of boxer to second English school (9)
20 German left Ground Zero (5)
21 Upbraiders rue kerbs excitedly (8)
23 Witch's husband, maybe, is good at spelling (6)
27 Strangely United Nations and United States accept free for all pool (9)
28 Forming an axis with a team and a learner (5)
29 Gaur endlessly consumes tea with cake (6)
30 Fashion a gold covering for trickster in fort famous for diamond mines (8)
DOWN
1 Forty nine Romans carried broken down van to Smithy's block (5) ANVIL
2 Counting Indian completing in absence of criminal (9)
3 Countryside river is in front of mountain (5)
4 Gold is returned after a question about water colour (4)
6 Badly singe tower after the alien leaves a monument (9) CHARMINAR
7 East African people say yes in Spanish after initial exclamation (5) TUTSI
8 Had brayed animatedly in nascent state (9) HYDERABAD
9 On top of the heap like 1 across (9) UPPERMOST
14 Helvetian aerobatic stunt with a type of cake (5,4)
15 Museum where famous psychotherapist chased a confused rascal after losing initial calm (5,4)
16 Mad fun Kamala had in palace at 8 (9)
18 Commendation and praise for nation without leader (9)
22 Johnson of the Cambridge Four (or was it Five?) was known to be abrupt (5)
24 Primarily, Information Systems Audit is backed by a Catholic cipher (5)
25 A type of wiring for Sunderbans, for example (5)
26 Security police cover a lapse (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Offer made in a street; a street right in the heart of 8 (4,4)
5 Liquor found in Ascot church (6) SCOTCH
10 Churchman has six cars after losing first scooter (5) VICAR
11 Mad platinum blonde without limb and ring is virgin (9)
12 See dully, confused after rookie left noisily (6)
13 Look, lime pickle and a bit of radish is more suitable (8) SEEMLIER
15 Mince fins following audible inhalation of air (5)
17 Activists of this movement burnt supporters (6,3)
19 Authorises support of boxer to second English school (9)
20 German left Ground Zero (5) ROUND
21 Upbraiders rue kerbs excitedly (8) REBUKERS
23 Witch's husband, maybe, is good at spelling (6)
27 Strangely United Nations and United States accept free for all pool (9)
28 Forming an axis with a team and a learner (5) AXIAL
29 Gaur endlessly consumes tea with cake (6)
30 Fashion a gold covering for trickster in fort famous for diamond mines (8)
DOWN
1 Forty nine Romans carried broken down van to Smithy's block (5) ANVIL
2 Counting Indian completing in absence of criminal (9)
3 Countryside river is in front of mountain (5)
4 Gold is returned after a question about water colour (4) AQUA
6 Badly singe tower after the alien leaves a monument (9) CHARMINAR
7 East African people say yes in Spanish after initial exclamation (5) TUTSI
8 Had brayed animatedly in nascent state (9) HYDERABAD
9 On top of the heap like 1 across (9) UPPERMOST
14 Helvetian aerobatic stunt with a type of cake (5,4)
15 Museum where famous psychotherapist chased a confused rascal after losing initial calm (5,4)
16 Mad fun Kamala had in palace at 8 (9)
18 Commendation and praise for nation without leader (9)
22 Johnson of the Cambridge Four (or was it Five?) was known to be abrupt (5)
24 Primarily, Information Systems Audit is backed by a Catholic cipher (5)
25 A type of wiring for Sunderbans, for example (5)
26 Security police cover a lapse (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Offer made in a street; a street right in the heart of 8 (4,4)
5 Liquor found in Ascot church (6) SCOTCH
10 Churchman has six cars after losing first scooter (5) VICAR
11 Mad platinum blonde without limb and ring is virgin (9)
12 See dully, confused after rookie left noisily (6)
13 Look, lime pickle and a bit of radish is more suitable (8) SEEMLIER
15 Mince fins following audible inhalation of air (5)
17 Activists of this movement burnt supporters (6,3)WOMAN'S LIB
19 Authorises support of boxer to second English school (9)
20 German left Ground Zero (5) ROUND
21 Upbraiders rue kerbs excitedly (8) REBUKERS
23 Witch's husband, maybe, is good at spelling (6)WIZARD
27 Strangely United Nations and United States accept free for all pool (9)UNUSUALLY
28 Forming an axis with a team and a learner (5) AXIAL
29 Gaur endlessly consumes tea with cake (6)
30 Fashion a gold covering for trickster in fort famous for diamond mines (8)
DOWN
1 Forty nine Romans carried broken down van to Smithy's block (5) ANVIL
2 Counting Indian completing in absence of criminal (9)
3 Countryside river is in front of mountain (5)
4 Gold is returned after a question about water colour (4) AQUA
6 Badly singe tower after the alien leaves a monument (9) CHARMINAR
7 East African people say yes in Spanish after initial exclamation (5) TUTSI
8 Had brayed animatedly in nascent state (9) HYDERABAD
9 On top of the heap like 1 across (9) UPPERMOST
14 Helvetian aerobatic stunt with a type of cake (5,4)SWISS ROLL
15 Museum where famous psychotherapist chased a confused rascal after losing initial calm (5,4)
16 Mad fun Kamala had in palace at 8 (9)
18 Commendation and praise for nation without leader (9)
22 Johnson of the Cambridge Four (or was it Five?) was known to be abrupt (5)
24 Primarily, Information Systems Audit is backed by a Catholic cipher (5)
25 A type of wiring for Sunderbans, for example (5)
26 Security police cover a lapse (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Offer made in a street; a street right in the heart of 8 (4,4) ABIDS ROAD
5 Liquor found in Ascot church (6) SCOTCH
10 Churchman has six cars after losing first scooter (5) VICAR
11 Mad platinum blonde without limb and ring is virgin (9) UNPLANTED
12 See dully, confused after rookie left noisily (6) LOUDLY
13 Look, lime pickle and a bit of radish is more suitable (8) SEEMLIER
15 Mince fins following audible inhalation of air (5) SNIFF
17 Activists of this movement burnt supporters (6,3)WOMAN'S LIB
19 Authorises support of boxer to second English school (9) LEGALISES
20 German left Ground Zero (5) ROUND
21 Upbraiders rue kerbs excitedly (8) REBUKERS
23 Witch's husband, maybe, is good at spelling (6)WIZARD
27 Strangely United Nations and United States accept free for all pool (9)UNUSUALLY
28 Forming an axis with a team and a learner (5) AXIAL
29 Gaur endlessly consumes tea with cake (6) GATEAU
30 Fashion a gold covering for trickster in fort famous for diamond mines (8) GOLCONDA
DOWN
1 Forty nine Romans carried broken down van to Smithy's block (5) ANVIL
2 Counting Indian completing in absence of criminal (9) INCLUDING
3 Countryside river is in front of mountain (5) RURAL
4 Gold is returned after a question about water colour (4) AQUA
6 Badly singe tower after the alien leaves a monument (9) CHARMINAR
7 East African people say yes in Spanish after initial exclamation (5) TUTSI
8 Had brayed animatedly in nascent state (9) HYDERABAD
9 On top of the heap like 1 across (9) UPPERMOST
14 Helvetian aerobatic stunt with a type of cake (5,4)SWISS ROLL
15 Museum where famous psychotherapist chased a confused rascal after losing initial calm (5,4) SALAR JUNG
16 Mad fun Kamala had in palace at 8 (9) FALAKNUMA
18 Commendation and praise for nation without leader (9) LAUDATION
22 Johnson of the Cambridge Four (or was it Five?) was known to be abrupt (5) BLUNT
24 Primarily, Information Systems Audit is backed by a Catholic cipher (5) ISAAC
25 A type of wiring for Sunderbans, for example (5) DELTA
26 Security police cover a lapse (4) TYPO

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: An excellent pangram taking us around Hyderabad!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Clergyman, faithful, loses a source of comfort (6)
4 Tease, label as being common,… (6) RAGTAG
9 …celebrity’s passionate return (4)
10 Dispirited capture of the working class … (4-6)
11 ... by Spanish man without leading scientific device (6)
12 Nautical brace in jungle? Yes! (8)
13 Vehicle of druggies who love to make merry (9)
15 The devil is the same when seen from either side (5)
16 Poplar fit to shelter first entrance (5)
18 Aware of son acting demented (9)
22 Cannon causes virulence, not effective at first (8) CULVERIN
23 Animals, lacking right instinct, start to make mistakes (6)
25 Inscription at ranch upset groom (10)
26 Plunder, lose heart, and irritate (4)
27 Sibling is backing holy man? Perhaps (6)
28 Shrubs all over the place in South Assam (6)

DOWN
1 Sound of Sun God is a figment of the imagination? (7)
2 Harvests with bent spear (5)
3 Sat back, concealed poet’s tunics (7)
5 Harmonize with part of musical instrument (6)
6 Taslima’s new fancy trinkets (9)
7 Father’s father loses direction, heads for Spanish city (7)
8 Enthusiast, perhaps, to be important to regular army of neutral state (6,7)
14 Unaware of fifty one in unconcealed surroundings? (9)
17 Sweeps right into the thickets (7) BRUSHES
19 Shrubs bother a girl endlessly (7)
20 Irritates, in an unnecessary manner, endlessly (7)
21 Ditch, initially open, in plantation (6)
24 Card game of ancient Egyptian kings, we hear (5) FAROS

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11078/article5984078.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Clergyman, faithful, loses a source of comfort (6)
4 Tease, label as being common,… (6) RAGTAG
9 …celebrity’s passionate return (4)
10 Dispirited capture of the working class … (4-6)
11 ... by Spanish man without leading scientific device (6)
12 Nautical brace in jungle? Yes! (8)
13 Vehicle of druggies who love to make merry (9)
15 The devil is the same when seen from either side (5)
16 Poplar fit to shelter first entrance (5)
18 Aware of son acting demented (9)
22 Cannon causes virulence, not effective at first (8) CULVERIN
23 Animals, lacking right instinct, start to make mistakes (6)
25 Inscription at ranch upset groom (10)
26 Plunder, lose heart, and irritate (4)
27 Sibling is backing holy man? Perhaps (6)SISTER
28 Shrubs all over the place in South Assam (6)

DOWN
1 Sound of Sun God is a figment of the imagination? (7)
2 Harvests with bent spear (5)
3 Sat back, concealed poet’s tunics (7)
5 Harmonize with part of musical instrument (6)ATTUNE
6 Taslima’s new fancy trinkets (9)TALISMANS
7 Father’s father loses direction, heads for Spanish city (7)GRANADA
8 Enthusiast, perhaps, to be important to regular army of neutral state (6,7)
14 Unaware of fifty one in unconcealed surroundings? (9)
17 Sweeps right into the thickets (7) BRUSHES
19 Shrubs bother a girl endlessly (7)
20 Irritates, in an unnecessary manner, endlessly (7)
21 Ditch, initially open, in plantation (6)
24 Card game of ancient Egyptian kings, we hear (5) FAROS

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Clergyman, faithful, loses a source of comfort (6) CURATE
4 Tease, label as being common,… (6) RAGTAG
9 …celebrity’s passionate return (4)
10 Dispirited capture of the working class … (4-6)
11 ... by Spanish man without leading scientific device (6)
12 Nautical brace in jungle? Yes! (8)
13 Vehicle of druggies who love to make merry (9)
15 The devil is the same when seen from either side (5)
16 Poplar fit to shelter first entrance (5) ABELE
18 Aware of son acting demented (9)
22 Cannon causes virulence, not effective at first (8) CULVERIN
23 Animals, lacking right instinct, start to make mistakes (6)
25 Inscription at ranch upset groom (10)
26 Plunder, lose heart, and irritate (4)
27 Sibling is backing holy man? Perhaps (6)SISTER
28 Shrubs all over the place in South Assam (6)

DOWN
1 Sound of Sun God is a figment of the imagination? (7)
2 Harvests with bent spear (5)REAPS
3 Sat back, concealed poet’s tunics (7)TABARDS
5 Harmonize with part of musical instrument (6)ATTUNE
6 Taslima’s new fancy trinkets (9)TALISMANS
7 Father’s father loses direction, heads for Spanish city (7)GRANADA
8 Enthusiast, perhaps, to be important to regular army of neutral state (6,7)
14 Unaware of fifty one in unconcealed surroundings? (9)
17 Sweeps right into the thickets (7) BRUSHES
19 Shrubs bother a girl endlessly (7)
20 Irritates, in an unnecessary manner, endlessly (7)
21 Ditch, initially open, in plantation (6)
24 Card game of ancient Egyptian kings, we hear (5) FAROS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Clergyman, faithful, loses a source of comfort (6) CURATE
4 Tease, label as being common,… (6) RAGTAG
9 …celebrity’s passionate return (4)DIVA
10 Dispirited capture of the working class … (4-6)BLUE-COLLAR
11 ... by Spanish man without leading scientific device (6)SENSOR
12 Nautical brace in jungle? Yes! (8)FORESTAY
13 Vehicle of druggies who love to make merry (9)CAROUSERS
15 The devil is the same when seen from either side (5)SATAN
16 Poplar fit to shelter first entrance (5) ABELE
18 Aware of son acting demented (9)COGNISANT
22 Cannon causes virulence, not effective at first (8) CULVERIN
23 Animals, lacking right instinct, start to make mistakes (6)GAFFES
25 Inscription at ranch upset groom (10)CHRONOGRAM
26 Plunder, lose heart, and irritate (4)RILE
27 Sibling is backing holy man? Perhaps (6)SISTER
28 Shrubs all over the place in South Assam (6)MSAMAS

DOWN
1 Sound of Sun God is a figment of the imagination? (7)CHIMERA
2 Harvests with bent spear (5)REAPS
3 Sat back, concealed poet’s tunics (7)TABARDS
5 Harmonize with part of musical instrument (6)ATTUNE
6 Taslima’s new fancy trinkets (9)TALISMANS
7 Father’s father loses direction, heads for Spanish city (7)GRANADA
8 Enthusiast, perhaps, to be important to regular army of neutral state (6,7)BUFFER COUNTRY
14 Unaware of fifty one in unconcealed surroundings? (9)OBLIVIOUS
17 Sweeps right into the thickets (7) BRUSHES
19 Shrubs bother a girl endlessly (7)NAGAMIS
20 Irritates, in an unnecessary manner, endlessly (7)NEEDLES
21 Ditch, initially open, in plantation (6)GROOVE
24 Card game of ancient Egyptian kings, we hear (5) FAROS

:clap::clap::clap: A tricky puzzle!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Arrange a non-stop shuttle for an unwelcome person (7,3,5) PERSONA NON GRATA
9 Strange novel describing a king, initially interesting (8)
10 Distorted, foolish person stealing article (6)
11 Detailed sack record botched in contest's official log (9)
12 Child caught in Mumbai suburb (5)
15 Fans move left to get hats (7)
17 After commencement, put on and spoil accessory (7)
19 Hypothetical medium under neutron does not exist (5)
20 Enigmatic Seabiscuit, perhaps an unexpected winner (4,5)
23 Party to leave control to a sycophant (6)
25 Genial worker following petitions (8)
26 Largely, a place for buying drugs? (8,7) SHOOTING GALLERY

DOWN
1 Standard faced rigorous inspection at first by chapter (6)
2 Squad's footwear, primarily customised for power (10)
3 Lying at home during religious education (9)
4 Toxins, horticulturist held briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
5 Vatican image showing one's inner self (5)
6 Regularly ferment trouble (4)
7 Stanford fellow, losing resistance, involved in stalemate (8)
13 Ordinary rating for seasoning (6,4) COMMON SALT
14 Support young man returning after training? Think again (9)
16 At once, breezed through it, without a bit of hesitation (8)
18 Distortion in episode supporting conflict (7)
21 Mixed by star on the wagon (6)
22 Fast to disappear — splendid trick (5)
24 International criminal's image (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10715/article4486698.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
8 Arrange a non-stop shuttle for an unwelcome person (7,3,5) PERSONA NON GRATA
9 Strange novel describing a king, initially interesting (8)
10 Distorted, foolish person stealing article (6)
11 Detailed sack record botched in contest's official log (9)
12 Child caught in Mumbai suburb (5) SCION
15 Fans move left to get hats (7)
17 After commencement, put on and spoil accessory (7)
19 Hypothetical medium under neutron does not exist (5)
20 Enigmatic Seabiscuit, perhaps an unexpected winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
23 Party to leave control to a sycophant (6)
25 Genial worker following petitions (8) PLEASANT
26 Largely, a place for buying drugs? (8,7) SHOOTING GALLERY

DOWN
1 Standard faced rigorous inspection at first by chapter (6)
2 Squad's footwear, primarily customised for power (10)
3 Lying at home during religious education (9)
4 Toxins, horticulturist held briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
5 Vatican image showing one's inner self (5) ANIMA
6 Regularly ferment trouble (4)
7 Stanford fellow, losing resistance, involved in stalemate (8)
13 Ordinary rating for seasoning (6,4) COMMON SALT
14 Support young man returning after training? Think again (9)
16 At once, breezed through it, without a bit of hesitation (8)
18 Distortion in episode supporting conflict (7)
21 Mixed by star on the wagon (6)
22 Fast to disappear — splendid trick (5)
24 International criminal's image (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Arrange a non-stop shuttle for an unwelcome person (7,3,5) PERSONA NON GRATA
9 Strange novel describing a king, initially interesting (8)
10 Distorted, foolish person stealing article (6)
11 Detailed sack record botched in contest's official log (9)
12 Child caught in Mumbai suburb (5) SCION
15 Fans move left to get hats (7)
17 After commencement, put on and spoil accessory (7)
19 Hypothetical medium under neutron does not exist (5)
20 Enigmatic Seabiscuit, perhaps an unexpected winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
23 Party to leave control to a sycophant (6) MINION
25 Genial worker following petitions (8) PLEASANT
26 Largely, a place for buying drugs? (8,7) SHOOTING GALLERY

DOWN
1 Standard faced rigorous inspection at first by chapter (6)
2 Squad's footwear, primarily customised for power (10)
3 Lying at home during religious education (9)
4 Toxins, horticulturist held briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
5 Vatican image showing one's inner self (5) ANIMA
6 Regularly ferment trouble (4) FRET
7 Stanford fellow, losing resistance, involved in stalemate (8)
13 Ordinary rating for seasoning (6,4) COMMON SALT
14 Support young man returning after training? Think again (9)
16 At once, breezed through it, without a bit of hesitation (8)
18 Distortion in episode supporting conflict (7)
21 Mixed by star on the wagon (6)
22 Fast to disappear — splendid trick (5) ANTIC
24 International criminal's image (4) ICON

[Russellbew]

Hi,
Is *Shooting * anagrind ?

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Arrange a non-stop shuttle for an unwelcome person (7,3,5) PERSONA NON GRATA
9 Strange novel describing a king, initially interesting (8)FREAKISH
10 Distorted, foolish person stealing article (6)MUTANT
11 Detailed sack record botched in contest's official log (9)
12 Child caught in Mumbai suburb (5) SCION
15 Fans move left to get hats (7)
17 After commencement, put on and spoil accessory (7)
19 Hypothetical medium under neutron does not exist (5)
20 Enigmatic Seabiscuit, perhaps an unexpected winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
23 Party to leave control to a sycophant (6)MINION
25 Genial worker following petitions (8) PLEASANT
26 Largely, a place for buying drugs? (8,7) SHOOTING GALLERY

DOWN
1 Standard faced rigorous inspection at first by chapter (6)METRIC
2 Squad's footwear, primarily customised for power (10)
3 Lying at home during religious education (9)
4 Toxins, horticulturist held briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
5 Vatican image showing one's inner self (5) ANIMA
6 Regularly ferment trouble (4)FRET
7 Stanford fellow, losing resistance, involved in stalemate (8)
13 Ordinary rating for seasoning (6,4) COMMON SALT
14 Support young man returning after training? Think again (9)
16 At once, breezed through it, without a bit of hesitation (8)OUTRIGHT
18 Distortion in episode supporting conflict (7)
21 Mixed by star on the wagon (6)
22 Fast to disappear — splendid trick (5)
24 International criminal's image (4)ICON

[deepakgita]

Hi,
Is *Shooting * anagrind ?

Yes it is

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Arrange a non-stop shuttle for an unwelcome person (7,3,5) PERSONA NON GRATA
9 Strange novel describing a king, initially interesting (8)FREAKISH
10 Distorted, foolish person stealing article (6)MUTANT
11 Detailed sack record botched in contest's official log (9)SCORECARD
12 Child caught in Mumbai suburb (5) SCION
15 Fans move left to get hats (7)BOWLERS
17 After commencement, put on and spoil accessory (7)EARMUFF
19 Hypothetical medium under neutron does not exist (5)ETHER
20 Enigmatic Seabiscuit, perhaps an unexpected winner (4,5) DARK HORSE
23 Party to leave control to a sycophant (6)MINION
25 Genial worker following petitions (8) PLEASANT
26 Largely, a place for buying drugs? (8,7) SHOOTING GALLERY

DOWN
1 Standard faced rigorous inspection at first by chapter (6)METRIC
2 Squad's footwear, primarily customised for power (10)ESCARDILLE
3 Lying at home during religious education (9)INSINCERE
4 Toxins, horticulturist held briefly (2,5) IN SHORT
5 Vatican image showing one's inner self (5) ANIMA
6 Regularly ferment trouble (4)FRET
7 Stanford fellow, losing resistance, involved in stalemate (8)STANDOFF
13 Ordinary rating for seasoning (6,4) COMMON SALT
14 Support young man returning after training? Think again (9)BACKPEDAL
16 At once, breezed through it, without a bit of hesitation (8)OUTRIGHT
18 Distortion in episode supporting conflict (7)WARPAGE
21 Mixed by star on the wagon (6)SUNDRY
22 Fast to disappear — splendid trick (5)ANTIC
24 International criminal's image (4)ICON

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Depressed facing autumn in America, and heavy rain (8) DOWNFALL
5 First aid received by soldiers (6)
9 Secret meeting about chapter in a novel badly written (8)
10 Bound to spoil alcoholic drink (6)
11 Hanger-on given refuge by church (5)
12 In which to deposit odd things, a few wife left out (5,4)
14 Masseurs may mix socially (3,9)
18 A cut he showed off out on Wensleydale river — classy gear (5,7) HAUTE COUTURE
21 Missile is fired in front of stand — a big brute (5,4)
23 Bishop elected to start game (5)
24 Close to Edinburgh, soldier’s after a good Scottish dish (6)
25 Top of the bill set off on vessel (4,4)
26 Wizard dramatist and author of children’s books (6)
27 Place for fruit, old variety, extremely ruddy (8)

DOWN
1 Tame code broken, broken by the Italian (6)
2 Victor, film director (6)
3 Rather good hand from capacity crowd (4,5)
4 Explorer from Scottish town close to shore (11)
6 A fraction to one side (5)
7 Shabby magistrate, a Communist (3-5)
8 Around noon, son seen playing in folly (8)
13 Worthiest novel written in Greek? I may get a little credit (11) GHOSTWRITER
15 Poet getting praise in speech by king taking place (4,5)
16 Cut slice of meat quickly (4,4) CHOP CHOP
17 Insult about a French port? (8)
19 One name certain to give cover (6)
20 Premium for naval ship . . . (6)
22 . . . put up — extra is excusable, partly (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-sundaymagazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2800/article6229503.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Depressed facing autumn in America, and heavy rain (8) DOWNFALL
5 First aid received by soldiers (6) MAIDEN
9 Secret meeting about chapter in a novel badly written (8) CONCLAVE
10 Bound to spoil alcoholic drink (6)
11 Hanger-on given refuge by church (5) LEECH
12 In which to deposit odd things, a few wife left out (5,4) NIGHT SAFE
14 Masseurs may mix socially (3,9)
18 A cut he showed off out on Wensleydale river — classy gear (5,7) HAUTE COUTURE
21 Missile is fired in front of stand — a big brute (5,4)
23 Bishop elected to start game (5)
24 Close to Edinburgh, soldier’s after a good Scottish dish (6)
25 Top of the bill set off on vessel (4,4)
26 Wizard dramatist and author of children’s books (6)
27 Place for fruit, old variety, extremely ruddy (8)

DOWN
1 Tame code broken, broken by the Italian (6)
2 Victor, film director (6)
3 Rather good hand from capacity crowd (4,5)
4 Explorer from Scottish town close to shore (11)
6 A fraction to one side (5)
7 Shabby magistrate, a Communist (3-5)
8 Around noon, son seen playing in folly (8)
13 Worthiest novel written in Greek? I may get a little credit (11) GHOSTWRITER
15 Poet getting praise in speech by king taking place (4,5)
16 Cut slice of meat quickly (4,4) CHOP CHOP
17 Insult about a French port? (8)
19 One name certain to give cover (6)
20 Premium for naval ship . . . (6)
22 . . . put up — extra is excusable, partly (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Depressed facing autumn in America, and heavy rain (8) DOWNFALL
5 First aid received by soldiers (6) MAIDEN
9 Secret meeting about chapter in a novel badly written (8) CONCLAVE
10 Bound to spoil alcoholic drink (6)
11 Hanger-on given refuge by church (5) LEECH
12 In which to deposit odd things, a few wife left out (5,4) NIGHT SAFE
14 Masseurs may mix socially (3,9)RUB SHOULDERS
18 A cut he showed off out on Wensleydale river — classy gear (5,7) HAUTE COUTURE
21 Missile is fired in front of stand — a big brute (5,4)POLAR BEAR
23 Bishop elected to start game (5)
24 Close to Edinburgh, soldier’s after a good Scottish dish (6)
25 Top of the bill set off on vessel (4,4)
26 Wizard dramatist and author of children’s books (6)
27 Place for fruit, old variety, extremely ruddy (8)

DOWN
1 Tame code broken, broken by the Italian (6)DOCILE
2 Victor, film director (6)WINNER
3 Rather good hand from capacity crowd (4,5)
4 Explorer from Scottish town close to shore (11)
6 A fraction to one side (5)
7 Shabby magistrate, a Communist (3-5)
8 Around noon, son seen playing in folly (8)
13 Worthiest novel written in Greek? I may get a little credit (11) GHOSTWRITER
15 Poet getting praise in speech by king taking place (4,5)
16 Cut slice of meat quickly (4,4) CHOP CHOP
17 Insult about a French port? (8)
19 One name certain to give cover (6)
20 Premium for naval ship . . . (6)
22 . . . put up — extra is excusable, partly (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Depressed facing autumn in America, and heavy rain (8) DOWNFALL
5 First aid received by soldiers (6) MAIDEN
9 Secret meeting about chapter in a novel badly written (8) CONCLAVE
10 Bound to spoil alcoholic drink (6)MARGIN
11 Hanger-on given refuge by church (5) LEECH
12 In which to deposit odd things, a few wife left out (5,4) NIGHT SAFE
14 Masseurs may mix socially (3,9)RUB SHOULDERS
18 A cut he showed off out on Wensleydale river — classy gear (5,7) HAUTE COUTURE
21 Missile is fired in front of stand — a big brute (5,4)POLAR BEAR
23 Bishop elected to start game (5)BINGO
24 Close to Edinburgh, soldier’s after a good Scottish dish (6)HAGGIS
25 Top of the bill set off on vessel (4,4)STAR TURN
26 Wizard dramatist and author of children’s books (6)POTTER
27 Place for fruit, old variety, extremely ruddy (8)ORANGERY

DOWN
1 Tame code broken, broken by the Italian (6)DOCILE
2 Victor, film director (6)WINNER
3 Rather good hand from capacity crowd (4,5)FULL HOUSE
4 Explorer from Scottish town close to shore (11)LIVINGSTONE
6 A fraction to one side (5)APART
7 Shabby magistrate, a Communist (3-5)DOG-EARED
8 Around noon, son seen playing in folly (8)NONSENSE
13 Worthiest novel written in Greek? I may get a little credit (11) GHOSTWRITER
15 Poet getting praise in speech by king taking place (4,5)LORD BYRON
16 Cut slice of meat quickly (4,4) CHOP CHOP
17 Insult about a French port? (8)SUNLIGHT
19 One name certain to give cover (6)INSURE
20 Premium for naval ship . . . (6)BOUNTY
22 . . . put up — extra is excusable, partly (5)RAISE

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)
10 Unusual shocks reported (6)
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4)
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8)
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6)
16 Billions enter the website (4)
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8)
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8)
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6)
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7)
28 Remain in dire straits (4)

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5)
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)
15 Disable PIN (10)
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6)
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4)
25 Look stunned, upset (4)

Grid at http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A7_kOt4w_Vs/U8w2oVCTcnI/AAAAAAAAF7Q/NyfCnh_Z_pY/s1600/11142.png

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)
10 Unusual shocks reported (6)
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4)
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8)
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6)
16 Billions enter the website (4)
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8)
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8)
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6) MUSELI
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7) ART NOUVEAU
28 Remain in dire straits (4)

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5)
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)
15 Disable PIN (10)
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6) ARMOUR
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4) RARE
25 Look stunned, upset (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)
10 Unusual shocks reported (6)
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4)
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8)
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6)
16 Billions enter the website (4)
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8) DIATRIBE
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8) TRAGICAL
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6) MUSELI
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7) ART NOUVEAU
28 Remain in dire straits (4) REST

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5) PEACH MELBA
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)
15 Disable PIN (10)
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6) ARMOUR
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4) RARE
25 Look stunned, upset (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)BEST
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)ANSWERABLE
10 Unusual shocks reported (6)
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4)
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8)
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6)
16 Billions enter the website (4)BLOG
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8) DIATRIBE
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8) TRAGICAL
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6) MUSELI
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7) ART NOUVEAU
28 Remain in dire straits (4) REST

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5) PEACH MELBA
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)USED
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)
15 Disable PIN (10)
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6) ARMOUR
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4) RARE
25 Look stunned, upset (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)BEST
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)ANSWERABLE
10 Unusual shocks reported (6) SCARCE
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4) DRAG RACE
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8) IMMINENT
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6) TECHIE
16 Billions enter the website (4)BLOG
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8) DIATRIBE
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8) TRAGICAL
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6) MUSELI
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7) ART NOUVEAU
28 Remain in dire straits (4) REST

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5) PEACH MELBA
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)USED
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)
15 Disable PIN (10)
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6) ARMOUR
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4) RARE
25 Look stunned, upset (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Finest way to live, first of all (4)BEST
9 Responsible move — Arsenal were extremely brilliant to start with (10)ANSWERABLE
10 Unusual shocks reported (6) SCARCE
11 Drive with an elegance in a competition of speed (4,4) DRAG RACE
12 I belong to myself. Being disheartened not on the cards (8) IMMINENT
14 Programmer breaks the ice (6) TECHIE
16 Billions enter the website (4)BLOG
17 Man, say, one last to jump in bed (5)BIPED
18 Bail out an undeveloped backward state — heart of India (4)PUMP
19 Express disapproval over a doctor prescribing grass (6)BAMBOO
21 Criticism of princess directed at a family (8) DIATRIBE
23 I left, lit a cigar, smoked — sad (8) TRAGICAL
26 Use 1 ml special mixture with breakfast cereal (6) MUSELI
27 Style of architecture, Eva, our aunt resorted to (3,7) ART NOUVEAU
28 Remain in dire straits (4) REST

DOWN
1 Blame cheap ingredients used for making dessert (5,5) PEACH MELBA
2 Rest, swim and fish — excellent (8)STERLING
3 I dare you to a contest in flower arrangement (6)RACEME
4 American English Dictionary primarily employed (4)USED
5 Dead man leaving a share in the title (8)DEPARTED
6 Football club wearing a rib kind of material (6)FABRIC
7 Stop, say, an alliance (4)BLOC
13 Source of protein in food — turned out to be not so exciting (5)TEPID
15 Disable PIN (10)IMMOBILISE
17 Dealers for readers? (4,4)BOOK CLUB
18 One leaving money for developing a flower garden (8)PARTERRE
20 Plead with an individual to go away (6)BEGONE
22 Covering Republican's involvement in an affair (6) ARMOUR
24 Exceptional part of Maharashtra region (4) RARE
25 Look stunned, upset (4)LEER

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6)
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8)
10 Arm yearns to express (9)
11 Sew cut in garment (5)
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5)
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7)
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)
25 US fan's untidy mess (5)
26 A shortage of woe! (5)
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9)
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)

DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)
5 Ate cut fish (7)
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6)
9 Information about historic fair (6)
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6)
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6)
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11081/article5995036.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6) CIGARS
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8)
10 Arm yearns to express (9)
11 Sew cut in garment (5)
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5)
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7) UNICORN
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)
25 US fan's untidy mess (5) SNAFU
26 A shortage of woe! (5)
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9)
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)
DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)
5 Ate cut fish (7)
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6)
9 Information about historic fair (6)
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6)
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6)
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5) SHIVA

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6) CIGARS
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8) RHINITIS
10 Arm yearns to express (9) LONGSWORD
11 Sew cut in garment (5) TUNIC
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5) UNARY
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7) UNICORN
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)
25 US fan's untidy mess (5) SNAFU
26 A shortage of woe! (5)
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9)
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)

DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)
5 Ate cut fish (7)
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6)
9 Information about historic fair (6)
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6)
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6)
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5) SHIVA

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6) CIGARS
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8) RHINITIS
10 Arm yearns to express (9) LONGSWORD
11 Sew cut in garment (5) TUNIC
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5) UNARY
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7) UNICORN
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)
25 US fan's untidy mess (5) SNAFU
26 A shortage of woe! (5)
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9) TRADITION
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)

DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)
5 Ate cut fish (7)
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6) SECRET
9 Information about historic fair (6)
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6) ISLAND
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6) BAZAAR
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5) SHIVA

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6) CIGARS
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8) RHINITIS
10 Arm yearns to express (9) LONGSWORD
11 Sew cut in garment (5) TUNIC
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5) UNARY
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7) UNICORN
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)KNIT
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)OTIC
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)
25 US fan's untidy mess (5) SNAFU
26 A shortage of woe! (5)
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9) TRADITION
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)

DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)RUSTY
5 Ate cut fish (7)
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6) SECRET
9 Information about historic fair (6)
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)OUTSPOKEN
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6) ISLAND
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6) BAZAAR
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5) SHIVA

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Cheroots obtained from vehicles carrying police officer (6) CIGARS
4 Hay fever sent back model in one hour (8) RHINITIS
10 Arm yearns to express (9) LONGSWORD
11 Sew cut in garment (5) TUNIC
12 One Spanish railway having a single component (5) UNARY
13 Discard headless salt water fish? (4,1,4)DROP A LINE
14 Legendary being reformed Roman Catholic union (7) UNICORN
16 Tighten equipment holding nitrogen (4)KNIT
19 Nothing found by contraction of the ear (4)OTIC
21 Islander's brewing ingredient has a point (7)MALTESE
24 Divided, captured prey without resistance, like eagles perhaps (5-4)SHARP-EYED
25 US fan's untidy mess (5) SNAFU
26 A shortage of woe! (5)ALACK
27 Customs and I.T. raid on Technology leader ordered (9) TRADITION
28 O! Tipsy lady is going around recklessly (8)DARINGLY
29 Knave's direction produced discordant sound (6)JANGLE

DOWN
1 Stone's ring contains copper found near America (8)CALCULUS
2 Poem of firearm and drink around modern times (5,3)GANGA DIN
3 Copper is not as good as it used to be (5)RUSTY
5 Ate cut fish (7)HADDOCK
6 He built Thana-Jog line (9)NATHANIEL
7 Can money reveal adventurous reporter? (6)TINTIN
8 Nearly leak confidential information (6) SECRET
9 Information about historic fair (6)GOLDEN
15 Frank exposes sack to a trace of nitroglycerine (9)OUTSPOKEN
17 Engineers with money, cutting and taking it easy (8)RELAXING
18 Order to demolish Queen's church (8)SEQUENCE
20 Clear appeal stumped American gangster (7)CRYSTAL
21 In the middle of maiden voyage (6)MEDIAN
22 Perhaps Australia's area (6) ISLAND
23 Asian market to block accepting American state's associate (6) BAZAAR
25 He is considered the destroyer of rash Ivanovic (5) SHIVA

:clap::clap::clap: A nice, themed pangram!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Features etc. contorted with snakes coiling around (7)
5 Uncertainty of obligation overcoming one in nine (7) DUBIETY
9 Be prepared: Rule by mother-in-law (9)
10 Additional article in gold (5)
11 Name dropping in this language? Polish maybe (6)
12 Musical instrument is held by thumb, a stringed instrument perhaps (7) SISTRUM
14 Green light is beyond line of sight (4)
15 Feelings conveyed by son over essentially painful occasion (10)
19 Ignoring son's bedtime in general (10) BOYCOTTING
20 Correct time to repent (4)
22 Visible understanding? (7)
25 Account with money to cover outstanding operation (6)
27 Further sex trade curbed (5)
28 Army officer in prison having a rough ride (9)
29 Alarm from empty resort installed in flat (7)
30 Marched on England, primarily an error by Germany (7)

DOWN
1 Sailor, bachelor, a father (4)
2 Prison may spread a streak of meanness (9)
3 Company, extremely loyal, that's a dog (6)
4 Tricky exam to say the least? (9)
5 Barriers broken by oriental women (5)
6 Small section in buds and flowers (8)
7 Underground, nitrogen missing in air (5)
8 Railway official may arrest criminal carrying diamonds (10)
13 Bureau head hides dog with obesity (10)
16 Gallery filled by four past ten? Not sure (9) TENTATIVE
17 Clients regularly drifting around former princely state for illegal drugs (9)
18 Long to embrace, almost going crazy touching (8)
21 Levels achieved by soprano above A-sharp while ascending (6)
23 Literary truths in Sanskrit from Dasaratha's wife, I'm left uplifted (5)
24 Finally appoint competent board (5)
26 Brought up food — through the mouth? (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11082/article5999785.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Features etc. contorted with snakes coiling around (7)
5 Uncertainty of obligation overcoming one in nine (7) DUBIETY
9 Be prepared: Rule by mother-in-law (9)
10 Additional article in gold (5)
11 Name dropping in this language? Polish maybe (6)
12 Musical instrument is held by thumb, a stringed instrument perhaps (7) SISTRUM
14 Green light is beyond line of sight (4)
15 Feelings conveyed by son over essentially painful occasion (10)
19 Ignoring son's bedtime in general (10) BOYCOTTING
20 Correct time to repent (4)
22 Visible understanding? (7)
25 Account with money to cover outstanding operation (6)
27 Further sex trade curbed (5)
28 Army officer in prison having a rough ride (9) BRIGADIER
29 Alarm from empty resort installed in flat (7)
30 Marched on England, primarily an error by Germany (7)
DOWN
1 Sailor, bachelor, a father (4) ABBA
2 Prison may spread a streak of meanness (9)
3 Company, extremely loyal, that's a dog (6) COLLIE
4 Tricky exam to say the least? (9)
5 Barriers broken by oriental women (5)
6 Small section in buds and flowers (8)
7 Underground, nitrogen missing in air (5)
8 Railway official may arrest criminal carrying diamonds (10)
13 Bureau head hides dog with obesity (10)
16 Gallery filled by four past ten? Not sure (9) TENTATIVE
17 Clients regularly drifting around former princely state for illegal drugs (9)
18 Long to embrace, almost going crazy touching (8)
21 Levels achieved by soprano above A-sharp while ascending (6)
23 Literary truths in Sanskrit from Dasaratha's wife, I'm left uplifted (5) SUTRA
24 Finally appoint competent board (5)
26 Brought up food — through the mouth? (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Features etc. contorted with snakes coiling around (7)ASPECTS
5 Uncertainty of obligation overcoming one in nine (7) DUBIETY
9 Be prepared: Rule by mother-in-law (9)
10 Additional article in gold (5)OTHER
11 Name dropping in this language? Polish maybe (6)
12 Musical instrument is held by thumb, a stringed instrument perhaps (7) SISTRUM
14 Green light is beyond line of sight (4)
15 Feelings conveyed by son over essentially painful occasion (10)
19 Ignoring son's bedtime in general (10) BOYCOTTING
20 Correct time to repent (4)
22 Visible understanding? (7)
25 Account with money to cover outstanding operation (6)
27 Further sex trade curbed (5)
28 Army officer in prison having a rough ride (9) BRIGADIER
29 Alarm from empty resort installed in flat (7)
30 Marched on England, primarily an error by Germany (7)
DOWN
1 Sailor, bachelor, a father (4) ABBA
2 Prison may spread a streak of meanness (9)
3 Company, extremely loyal, that's a dog (6) COLLIE
4 Tricky exam to say the least? (9)
5 Barriers broken by oriental women (5)DAMES
6 Small section in buds and flowers (8)
7 Underground, nitrogen missing in air (5)ETHER
8 Railway official may arrest criminal carrying diamonds (10)
13 Bureau head hides dog with obesity (10)
16 Gallery filled by four past ten? Not sure (9) TENTATIVE
17 Clients regularly drifting around former princely state for illegal drugs (9)
18 Long to embrace, almost going crazy touching (8)
21 Levels achieved by soprano above A-sharp while ascending (6)
23 Literary truths in Sanskrit from Dasaratha's wife, I'm left uplifted (5) SUTRA
24 Finally appoint competent board (5)
26 Brought up food — through the mouth? (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Features etc. contorted with snakes coiling around (7)ASPECTS
5 Uncertainty of obligation overcoming one in nine (7) DUBIETY
9 Be prepared: Rule by mother-in-law (9)
10 Additional article in gold (5)OTHER
11 Name dropping in this language? Polish maybe (6)
12 Musical instrument is held by thumb, a stringed instrument perhaps (7) SISTRUM
14 Green light is beyond line of sight (4)
15 Feelings conveyed by son over essentially painful occasion (10)
19 Ignoring son's bedtime in general (10) BOYCOTTING
20 Correct time to repent (4)
22 Visible understanding? (7)
25 Account with money to cover outstanding operation (6)
27 Further sex trade curbed (5) EXTRA
28 Army officer in prison having a rough ride (9) BRIGADIER
29 Alarm from empty resort installed in flat (7)
30 Marched on England, primarily an error by Germany (7)
DOWN
1 Sailor, bachelor, a father (4) ABBA
2 Prison may spread a streak of meanness (9)
3 Company, extremely loyal, that's a dog (6) COLLIE
4 Tricky exam to say the least? (9)
5 Barriers broken by oriental women (5)DAMES
6 Small section in buds and flowers (8)
7 Underground, nitrogen missing in air (5)ETHER
8 Railway official may arrest criminal carrying diamonds (10) YARDMASTER
13 Bureau head hides dog with obesity (10)
16 Gallery filled by four past ten? Not sure (9) TENTATIVE
17 Clients regularly drifting around former princely state for illegal drugs (9)
18 Long to embrace, almost going crazy touching (8)
21 Levels achieved by soprano above A-sharp while ascending (6)
23 Literary truths in Sanskrit from Dasaratha's wife, I'm left uplifted (5) SUTRA
24 Finally appoint competent board (5) TABLE
26 Brought up food — through the mouth? (4) BRED

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9)
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7)
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5)
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)
20 Friends hit back (4)
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7)
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5)
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8)
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6)

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7)
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6)
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5)
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8)
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9)
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7)
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11018/article5727669.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9)
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7)
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5)
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)
20 Friends hit back (4)
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7)
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5)
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS
DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7)
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6)
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5)
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8)
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9)
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9)
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7)
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5)
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)
20 Friends hit back (4)
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7) PILGRIM
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5)
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7)
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5)
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8) TAILPIPE
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9)
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9)
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7) CHICAGO
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5) CAST PEARLS BEFORE SWINE
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)
20 Friends hit back (4)
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7) PILGRIM
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5)
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7) BEARCAT
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5)
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8) TAILPIPE
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9) REARRANGE
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

[Russellbew]

Hi Sandhya ,
You can highlight your answers by adding B within square brackets before the answer & /B within square brackets after your answer :)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9) ALLOTMENT
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7) CHICAGO
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5) CAST PEARLS BEFORE SWINE
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)
20 Friends hit back (4) PALS
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7) PILGRIM
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5) HAIKU
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7) BEARCAT
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5) EDICT
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8) TAILPIPE
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9) REARRANGE
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

[deepakgita]

Nice to see you here Sandhya

[pavalamani pragasam]

Welcome, Sandhya! :-D

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9) ALLOTMENT
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7) CHICAGO
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)
14 Nip small children (4)
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5) CAST PEARLS BEFORE SWINE
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)WHEELCHAIR
20 Friends hit back (4) PALS
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)EYEWASH
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7) PILGRIM
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5) HAIKU
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)OPPONENTS
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7) BEARCAT
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)RITUAL
5 Much described universal flower (5)
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)
7 Electronic reference book for law (5) EDICT
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8) TAILPIPE
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9) REARRANGE
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

[sandhya.p61]

Thanks Lakshmi! Will highlight my answers henceforth.

[sandhya.p61]

@Col & PP: Thanks for the warm welcome :)

[Russellbew]

Hi Sandhya,
PP ma'am's tip ;)

[deepakgita]

Hi Sandhya ,
You can highlight your answers by adding B within square brackets before the answer & /B within square brackets after your answer :)
Even faster than that is to use the 'B' for Bold button n the toolbar above or you could even use Ctrl+B before you start typing and Ctrl+B again after you finish typing the word.

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 See 15 ac.
4 Queen wears casual trousers with loafers (8)SLACKERS
10 Grant meant to be distributed without regressive tax (9) ALLOTMENT
11 See 15a
12 American city fashionable earlier (7) CHICAGO
13 Following spinner's introduction, two men caught at cover (7)SHEATHE
14 Nip small children (4)TOTS
15 & 1ac., 11ac. Offer things of value to people who don't appreciate them? Sensible to scrap, few are involved (4, 6, 6, 5) CAST PEARLS BEFORE SWINE
19 Transport for invalid where part of foot can disengage toilet locks (10)WHEELCHAIR
20 Friends hit back (4) PALS
23 See-saw overturned? Height of nonsense (7)EYEWASH
26 Religious traveller, around fifty, sanctimonious and resolute (7) PILGRIM
27 Hong Kong university receives excellent poem (5) HAIKU
28 Rivals work from either direction before spreading net in opposite directions (9)OPPONENTS
29 What one perhaps does with old tyres, dreadfully serrated? (8) RETREADS
30 Fools taking time to show strengths (6) ASSETS

DOWN
1 A combination of two animals: binturong and red panda? (7) BEARCAT
2 & 22 dn. Two beginners tied in blanket finish scrambled to get method to complete this puzzle say (4,2,3,6) FILL IN THE BLANKS
3 It's allowed by Russia, a liberal tradition (6)RITUAL
5 Much described universal flower (5)LOTUS
6 Pampered, yet firm on son to be prepared with education (8)COSSETED
7 Electronic reference book for law (5) EDICT
8 They search; there are limits to knowledge that wise men possess (7)SEEKERS
9 Adjusted cap on the monument for dead soldiers (8)CENOTAPH
16 Shadow churchwarden possibly, end where gas gets exhausted (8) TAILPIPE
17 Change positions to bring up variety (9) REARRANGE
18 Prayer certain to bring joy … (8)PLEASURE
19 … if meteorological condition's sound (7)WHETHER
21 Savoury snacks from Assam, so fresh (7) SAMOSAS
22 See 2 dn.
24 Prince Victor has bounce (5)EVICT
25 Bone seen in heads of Himalayan yaks or Indian donkeys (5) HYOID

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8)
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8)
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6)
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6)
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8)
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7)
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8)
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6)
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8)
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8)
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6)

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8)
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10)
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4)
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4)
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6)
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10)
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8)
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7)
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6)
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11019/article5731101.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8)
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8)
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6)
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6)
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8)
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7)
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8) PRONOUNS
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6) ASHORE
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8)
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8)
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6)

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8)
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10)
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4)
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4) FISH
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6)
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10) FRIGHTENED
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8)
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7)
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6)
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8)
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8)
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6)
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6)
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8)
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7)
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8) PRONOUNS
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6) ASHORE
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8)
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8) DILIGENT
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6) PREFIX

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8) OFFICIAL
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10)
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4)
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4) FISH
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6)
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10) FRIGHTENED
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8)
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7) ASSISTS
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6)
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)EFFORT
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8)
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8)
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6)
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6)
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8)
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7)
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8) PRONOUNS
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6) ASHORE
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8)
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8) DILIGENT
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6) PREFIX

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8) OFFICIAL
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10)
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)STRIVE
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4)
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)ORGANDIE
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4) FISH
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6)
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10) FRIGHTENED
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8)
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7) ASSISTS
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6)
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)ACCEPT
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

[spchennai]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)EFFORT
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8) HARRIKIN
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8) MISCHIEF
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6)
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6)
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8) MODIFIED
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7)
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8) PRONOUNS
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6) ASHORE
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8)
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8) DILIGENT
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6) PREFIX

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8) OFFICIAL
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10) CONCLUSION
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)STRIVE
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4)
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)ORGANDIE
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4) FISH
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6)
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10) FRIGHTENED
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8)
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7) ASSISTS
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6)
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)ACCEPT
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

[spchennai]

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[spchennai]

ACROSS
8 Work offer engineer got, didn’t involve travel (6)EFFORT
9 Aussie hooligan’s endless desire to lift a posh car (8) HARRIKIN
10 Mark’s facing principal for bad behaviour (8) MISCHIEF
11 Has built a room outside retreat (6) ASHRAM
12 Shoot (holding sawn-off firearm) a silhouette (6) FIGURE
13 Last four knocked out in ODI Semi-final, resulting in changes (8) MODIFIED
15 Left in anguish lady is gutted, obviously (7) PLAINLY
17 Germany’s rowing team crosses lake in joy (7) DELIGHT
20 He, she or I for example favour love between sisters (8) PRONOUNS
22 A hero’s at sea or on land? (6) ASHORE
23 Constant noise in radio set (6) STATIC
25 Reluctance about wearing fashionable suit to get raise (8) INCREASE
26 Hard-working man follows regular drill at institute (8) DILIGENT
27 Spooner’s free pics used as an introduction (6) PREFIX

DOWN
1 Bureaucrat’s absent regularly since 1{+s}{+t} April being disheartened (8) OFFICIAL
2 Study about big cat with cubs oddly left out result! (10) CONCLUSION
3 Victory for a thousand in go-slow endeavour (6)STRIVE
4 Tyro left Florida, got into crime, caught right away in disgrace (3,4) ILL FAME
5 Organised labour to separate strand of silk and fabric (8)ORGANDIE
6 Angle chiefly formed involving side, hypotenuse (4) FISH
7 Individual blocks traffic leading to outburst (6) TIRADE
14 Fighter by mistake at criminal den is nervous (10) FRIGHTENED
16 Has uncle put out fires? (8) LAUNCHES
18 Water finally entering, had craft in trouble (8) HARDSHIP
19 Helps Jenny escort sister at junction (7) ASSISTS
21 “Keep on batting”, conveyed the Australian openers (6) RETAIN
22 Acknowledge century’s record breaking performance (6)ACCEPT
24 During exercise one runs over to fall (4) TRIP

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: A little tough!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Prompting to include five top educators for research... (13) INVESTIGATION
10 …one saw joy in trouble? No chance in hell (2,3,4) NO WAY JOSE
11 Mention about accepting Head Honcho's principles (5) ETHIC
12 Lie about crackhead's passion (5) CHEAT
13 Changes model's right replies from woman to female (9)
14 Domain of Samajwadi Party leaders in this stage (6)
16 Worry about having no currency? (4)
19 Say, a mammal left you in the past (4)
20 Reasonable to deny credit for eatable (6)
25 Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters (9)
26 Lived with newlywed first lady over time (5)
27 Star Sapphire recreated, perhaps out of bones (5)
28 Since tail was operated, it's rigid (9)
29 Lament about strange scrooge's integration in group of companies (13)

Down
2 Capital in a modern and ancient Greek town without a leader of people (3,5)
3 Wrongly type to include girl’s country (5)
4 Fish tourist cooked without iodine (6)
5 Explosives danger quashed by Emergency Services (8)
6 Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered (9)
7 Atrociously overcharges the grave dug out for earth pigments (6)
8 Broken casks had new refreshments (6)
9 Digital money exchanged initially by accountant silently (1-4)
15 In other words, outfight the drunk Engine Driver's performance (9)
17 Routine arrangement to get nuclear particle (8)
18 Engineer joined new senate, but he didn't attend (8)
21 Draw a crumpled necktie with first knot loose (6)
22 City harbour replaced British chief with Portugal's (5)
23 Sound equipment set dismantled again by the Disc (6)
24 Affix After Dark's initials in this place (6)
26 Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword/article4954615.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Prompting to include five top educators for research... (13) INVESTIGATION
10 …one saw joy in trouble? No chance in hell (2,3,4) NO WAY JOSE
11 Mention about accepting Head Honcho's principles (5) ETHIC
12 Lie about crackhead's passion (5) CHEAT
13 Changes model's right replies from woman to female (9)
14 Domain of Samajwadi Party leaders in this stage (6)
16 Worry about having no currency? (4)
19 Say, a mammal left you in the past (4)
20 Reasonable to deny credit for eatable (6) EDIBLE
25 Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters (9)
26 Lived with newlywed first lady over time (5)
27 Star Sapphire recreated, perhaps out of bones (5)
28 Since tail was operated, it's rigid (9) INELASTIC
29 Lament about strange scrooge's integration in group of companies (13) CONGLOMERATES
Down
2 Capital in a modern and ancient Greek town without a leader of people (3,5)
3 Wrongly type to include girl’s country (5)
4 Fish tourist cooked without iodine (6)
5 Explosives danger quashed by Emergency Services (8) GRENADES
6 Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered (9)
7 Atrociously overcharges the grave dug out for earth pigments (6)
8 Broken casks had new refreshments (6)
9 Digital money exchanged initially by accountant silently (1-4)
15 In other words, outfight the drunk Engine Driver's performance (9)
17 Routine arrangement to get nuclear particle (8)
18 Engineer joined new senate, but he didn't attend (8)
21 Draw a crumpled necktie with first knot loose (6)
22 City harbour replaced British chief with Portugal's (5)
23 Sound equipment set dismantled again by the Disc (6)
24 Affix After Dark's initials in this place (6)
26 Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Prompting to include five top educators for research... (13) INVESTIGATION
10 …one saw joy in trouble? No chance in hell (2,3,4) NO WAY JOSE
11 Mention about accepting Head Honcho's principles (5) ETHIC
12 Lie about crackhead's passion (5) CHEAT
13 Changes model's right replies from woman to female (9)
14 Domain of Samajwadi Party leaders in this stage (6) SPHERE
16 Worry about having no currency? (4)
19 Say, a mammal left you in the past (4)
20 Reasonable to deny credit for eatable (6) EDIBLE
25 Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters (9)
26 Lived with newlywed first lady over time (5) DWELT
27 Star Sapphire recreated, perhaps out of bones (5)
28 Since tail was operated, it's rigid (9) INELASTIC
29 Lament about strange scrooge's integration in group of companies (13) CONGLOMERATES
Down
2 Capital in a modern and ancient Greek town without a leader of people (3,5)
3 Wrongly type to include girl’s country (5) EGYPT
4 Fish tourist cooked without iodine (6)
5 Explosives danger quashed by Emergency Services (8) GRENADES
6 Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered (9)
7 Atrociously overcharges the grave dug out for earth pigments (6)
8 Broken casks had new refreshments (6)
9 Digital money exchanged initially by accountant silently (1-4) E-CASH
15 In other words, outfight the drunk Engine Driver's performance (9)
17 Routine arrangement to get nuclear particle (8)
18 Engineer joined new senate, but he didn't attend (8)
21 Draw a crumpled necktie with first knot loose (6)
22 City harbour replaced British chief with Portugal's (5)
23 Sound equipment set dismantled again by the Disc (6)
24 Affix After Dark's initials in this place (6)
26 Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Prompting to include five top educators for research... (13) INVESTIGATION
10 …one saw joy in trouble? No chance in hell (2,3,4) NO WAY JOSE
11 Mention about accepting Head Honcho's principles (5) ETHIC
12 Lie about crackhead's passion (5) CHEAT
13 Changes model's right replies from woman to female (9) TRANSFERS
14 Domain of Samajwadi Party leaders in this stage (6) SPHERE
16 Worry about having no currency? (4) EURO
19 Say, a mammal left you in the past (4) ONCE
20 Reasonable to deny credit for eatable (6) EDIBLE
25 Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters (9) ENTREATED
26 Lived with newlywed first lady over time (5) DWELT
27 Star Sapphire recreated, perhaps out of bones (5)
28 Since tail was operated, it's rigid (9) INELASTIC
29 Lament about strange scrooge's integration in group of companies (13) CONGLOMERATES
Down
2 Capital in a modern and ancient Greek town without a leader of people (3,5) NEW DELHI
3 Wrongly type to include girl’s country (5) EGYPT
4 Fish tourist cooked without iodine (6) TROUTS
5 Explosives danger quashed by Emergency Services (8) GRENADES
6 Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered (9) TREASURED
7 Atrociously overcharges the grave dug out for earth pigments (6) OCHRES
8 Broken casks had new refreshments (6) SNACKS
9 Digital money exchanged initially by accountant silently (1-4) E-CASH
15 In other words, outfight the drunk Engine Driver's performance (9) RENDERING
17 Routine arrangement to get nuclear particle (8) NEUTRINO
18 Engineer joined new senate, but he didn't attend (8) ABSENTEE
21 Draw a crumpled necktie with first knot loose (6) ENTICE
22 City harbour replaced British chief with Portugal's (5)
23 Sound equipment set dismantled again by the Disc (6) STEREO
24 Affix After Dark's initials in this place (6) ADERE
26 Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish (5) DRAMA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Prompting to include five top educators for research... (13) INVESTIGATION
10 …one saw joy in trouble? No chance in hell (2,3,4) NO WAY JOSE
11 Mention about accepting Head Honcho's principles (5) ETHIC
12 Lie about crackhead's passion (5) CHEAT
13 Changes model's right replies from woman to female (9) TRANSFERS
14 Domain of Samajwadi Party leaders in this stage (6) SPHERE
16 Worry about having no currency? (4) EURO
19 Say, a mammal left you in the past (4) ONCE
20 Reasonable to deny credit for eatable (6) EDIBLE
25 Begged to stop including surprise elements, for starters (9) ENTREATED
26 Lived with newlywed first lady over time (5) DWELT
27 Star Sapphire recreated, perhaps out of bones (5) TARSI
28 Since tail was operated, it's rigid (9) INELASTIC
29 Lament about strange scrooge's integration in group of companies (13) CONGLOMERATES
Down
2 Capital in a modern and ancient Greek town without a leader of people (3,5) NEW DELHI
3 Wrongly type to include girl’s country (5) EGYPT
4 Fish tourist cooked without iodine (6) TROUTS
5 Explosives danger quashed by Emergency Services (8) GRENADES
6 Having assessed, trustee replaced headmaster who was revered (9) TREASURED
7 Atrociously overcharges the grave dug out for earth pigments (6) OCHRES
8 Broken casks had new refreshments (6) SNACKS
9 Digital money exchanged initially by accountant silently (1-4) E-CASH
15 In other words, outfight the drunk Engine Driver's performance (9) RENDERING
17 Routine arrangement to get nuclear particle (8) NEUTRINO
18 Engineer joined new senate, but he didn't attend (8) ABSENTEE
21 Draw a crumpled necktie with first knot loose (6) ENTICE
22 City harbour replaced British chief with Portugal's (5) PERTH
23 Sound equipment set dismantled again by the Disc (6) STEREO
24 Affix After Dark's initials in this place (6) ADERE
26 Play medico went with wet nurse lacks finish (5) DRAMA

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: A beautiful puzzle with antakshari answers for across clues!

(Verrrry busssy! Kids and their kids at home!:-D And erratic net connection!:()

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7)
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4)
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3)
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14)
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7)
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2)
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5)
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9)
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)
27 Access for transport (8)

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5)
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9)
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8)
18 Similar type, socialist (7)
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7)
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)
23 River in NI county in flood (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7)
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4)
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3)
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14) KNUCKLEDUSTERS
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7) ANTONIO
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2)
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5)
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)
27 Access for transport (8)

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5)
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9)
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8)
18 Similar type, socialist (7)
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7) TEACHER
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)
23 River in NI county in flood (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7)
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4)
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3)
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14) KNUCKLEDUSTERS
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7) ANTONIO
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2)
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5)
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)
27 Access for transport (8)

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5) OUT FOR THE COUNT
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9) BEEFEATER
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8) OKLAHOMA
18 Similar type, socialist (7) KINDRED
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7) TEACHER
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)
23 River in NI county in flood (5)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7)
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4)
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3) CATCH-TWENTY-TWO
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14) KNUCKLEDUSTERS
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7) ANTONIO
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2)
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5)
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)
27 Access for transport (8) ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)SUPER
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5) OUT FOR THE COUNT
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9)BEEFEATER
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)POP THE QUESTION
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8) OKLAHOMA
18 Similar type, socialist (7) KINDRED
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7) TEACHER
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)
23 River in NI county in flood (5)

[pammechchu]

Dear Col., liked it today... who is the setter & where is this taken from??

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7) TORONTO
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4) TEA LEAF
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3) CATCH-TWENTY-TWO
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14) KNUCKLEDUSTERS
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7) ANTONIO
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5) OSIER
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)
27 Access for transport (8) ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)SUPER
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5) OUT FOR THE COUNT
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9)BEEFEATER
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)POP THE QUESTION
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8) OKLAHOMA
18 Similar type, socialist (7) KINDRED
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7) TEACHER
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)
23 River in NI county in flood (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 What the grower will sell is brought out of wood, cut by Charlie (4,4) CASH CROP
5 Leader of Blackadders in court case concerning clan (6) TRIBAL
10 Floating voter atop passenger boat (9) VAPORETTO
11 Letter from Greece from male in dry area (5) THETA
12 Little boy bitten by Dorothy’s dog in place on Lake Ontario (7) TORONTO
13 One taking beer, tucking into variety of feta (3,4) TEA LEAF
14 To hear all the soccer players on the pitch at once is a frustrating situation, fully (5-6-3) CATCH-TWENTY-TWO
17 Guards cursed — skunk let out (14) KNUCKLEDUSTERS
21 Shakespearean merchant showing giant onions at the centre (7) ANTONIO
22 What tireless seamstresses do, we hear, for a despicable type? (2-3-2) SO-AND-SO
24 Willow, more healthy-looking right away (5) OSIER
25 Huge robin perplexed one next door (9) NEIGHBOUR
26 Commander about to complete programme (6)AGENDA
27 Access for transport (8) ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Guinea pig fed it in space (6)CAVITY
2 Excellent management, but lacking foresight (5)SUPER
3 Very bad record the Parisian released (7)CHRONIC
4 Aiming to get the nobleman KO’d (3,3,3,5) OUT FOR THE COUNT
6 Take back religious education pamphlet (7)RETRACT
7 Yeoman, no vegetarian it would appear (9)BEEFEATER
8 Game of par golf, surprisingly, including eagle at last (8)LEAPFROG
9 Propose father, on the quiet, somehow engages son (3,3,8)POP THE QUESTION
15 A home in a somewhat historical region of France (9)AQUITAINE
16 Fine spiritual leader describing house in a state (8) OKLAHOMA
18 Similar type, socialist (7) KINDRED
19 Tutor in pain during most of period (7) TEACHER
20 Beginning to add gravy, say (6)SOURCE
23 River in NI county in flood (5)DROWN

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Starred clues have no definition but belong to the same category

ACROSS
6 Practical person is alert and active (7)
7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)
9 Herded a herd (5)
10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9)
11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)
13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)
15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6)
20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)
*23 Drape work design (4,5)
24 Fired? (5)
26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)
27 Anxious over sun burns (7)

DOWN
*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)
*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)
*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)
4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)
5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10)
6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)
7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)
8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)
12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)
14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9)
16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)
17* Be free and good at heart (6)
18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6)
21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)
22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)
25 Ban on containers recalled (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11022/article5744710.ece

[deepakgita]

Starred clues have no definition but belong to the same category

ACROSS
6 Practical person is alert and active (7)
7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)
9 Herded a herd (5)
10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9)
11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)
13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)
15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6)
20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)
*23 Drape work design (4,5)
24 Fired? (5)
26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)
27 Anxious over sun burns (7)

DOWN
*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)
*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)
*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)
4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)
5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10) INDISTINCT
6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)
7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)
8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)
12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)
14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9) ABHORRENT
16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)
17* Be free and good at heart (6) BRIDGE
18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6) SPADES
21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)
22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)
25 Ban on containers recalled (4)

[Russellbew]

Starred clues have no definition but belong to the same category

ACROSS
6 Practical person is alert and active (7) REALIST
7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)
9 Herded a herd (5)
10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9) DIRECTION
11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)
13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)
15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6) DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ( Nice RA :) )
20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)
*23 Drape work design (4,5)
24 Fired? (5)
26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)
27 Anxious over sun burns (7)

DOWN
*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)
*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)
*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)
4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)
5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10) INDISTINCT
6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)
7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)
8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)
12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)
14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9) ABHORRENT
16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)
17* Be free and good at heart (6) BRIDGE
18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6) SPADES
21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)
22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)
25 Ban on containers recalled (4) STOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 Practical person is alert and active (7) REALIST
7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)CHRONIC
9 Herded a herd (5)
10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9) DIRECTION
11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)ON THE GO
13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)
15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6) DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ( Nice RA )
20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)ONE-STEP
*23 Drape work design (4,5)
24 Fired? (5)
26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)
27 Anxious over sun burns (7)NERVOUS

DOWN
*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)
*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)
*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)
4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)
5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10) INDISTINCT
6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)
7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)
8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)
12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)
14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9) ABHORRENT
16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)
17* Be free and good at heart (6) BRIDGE
18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6) SPADES
21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)
22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)
25 Ban on containers recalled (4) STOP

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
6 Practical person is alert and active (7) REALIST
7 Cool to get lad in for long-lasting effect (7)CHRONIC
9 Herded a herd (5)DROVE
10 Focus on erotic movements when surrounded by noise (9) DIRECTION
11 Moving often to snatch her goo (2,3,2)ON THE GO
13 Outstanding drink has a dash of lemon and turmeric (6)BELTER
15, 19 Ride bare pony that’s hopeless? (7,6,6) DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR ( Nice RA )
20 Dance is a person’s favourite retirement (3-4)ONE-STEP
*23 Drape work design (4,5)DRAW POKER
24 Fired? (5)CASED
26 Supporter said “I have to run” (3,4)EYE BOLT
27 Anxious over sun burns (7)NERVOUS

DOWN
*1 Ancient king on the radio (4)FARO
*2 Odd seed found in marsh land (6)MISERE
*3 Player who makes great jabs? (4,5)STUD POKER
4 Attempt to grab haystack using a bit of espionage and deceit (8)TRICKERY
5 Anomalous tint in disc cannot be identified (10) INDISTINCT
6* Animal kills Asian and heads north, chased by another animal (3,3)RED DOG
7 Part of a cauliflower that’s used to make cheese (4)CURD
8 Multinational company’s accountant retires — basically cut off from focus (6)CENTRE
12 Is such a member caring or inconsiderate toward the group? (4,6)TEAM PLAYER
14 Loathsome sailor to rush and make Henry the leader (9) ABHORRENT
16 Political play on a soldier receives ton of support (8)AGITPROP
17* Be free and good at heart (6) BRIDGE
18* Ship needs cushion on second deck (6) SPADES
21* Leaders of European Union converse heatedly regarding euthanasia (6)EUCHRE
22* Half the cadbury chocolate is eaten by son (4)SKAT
25 Ban on containers recalled (4) STOP

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 U.S. people who work with numbers botched up tests in haste (12)
10 It’s Fibonacci’s first number, perhaps even (2,3)
11 Reproducing with a new covering (9)
12 Power-up to celebrate (6)
13 Farmer traps Himalayan-origin bird (8)
15 Man to talk to Crown, say (9)
16 Mark first of September: Spinner returns! (4)
20 Part of grid left unoccupied (4)
21 Model lifestyle with happy heart, following ultimate fantasies (9)
24 Company that’s cleverer, with time, becomes richer (8)
26 Squabble in Puri, for example (6)
28 Blunder by a Don corrected by one who does odd jobs (6,3)
29 Dine with extremely ceremonial splendour (5)
30 Line like “Liquid loan lassoes learned lords”? (12)

DOWN
2 Doctor Lenin, a pro unrivalled! (9)
3 Drop games to a team (3,5)
4 Break in without permission to see-saw (4)
5 Instrument designed with inlets? (3,7)
6 Soapiest liquid to disperse and remove fishy pigments (6)
7 God who resides in Kashi/Varanasi (5)
8 Stumbles after view’s cut on both sides (5)
9 A fool consumed shake (7)
14 Insect, flier or leather hunter? (7,3)
17 Minister’s office overthrown in soil of Tropical-America (9) PORTFOLIO
18 Hanukkah, Halloween and Holi have their origins in these (7)
19 Small weapon of 7 is loud (8) STRIDENT
22 Gangster follows extremely confidential working of a genetic copy (6) CLONAL
23 Flies in angst, all over the place (5)
25 Country’s ultimate tennis Open returns (5) SYRIA
27 He makes things colourful, adding yellow to red liquid (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11023/article5748341.ece

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 U.S. people who work with numbers botched up tests in haste (12)
10 It’s Fibonacci’s first number, perhaps even (2,3)
11 Reproducing with a new covering (9)
12 Power-up to celebrate (6)
13 Farmer traps Himalayan-origin bird (8) PHEASANT
15 Man to talk to Crown, say (9)
16 Mark first of September: Spinner returns! (4)
20 Part of grid left unoccupied (4) IDLE
21 Model lifestyle with happy heart, following ultimate fantasies (9)
24 Company that’s cleverer, with time, becomes richer (8)
26 Squabble in Puri, for example (6)
28 Blunder by a Don corrected by one who does odd jobs (6,3)
29 Dine with extremely ceremonial splendour (5)
30 Line like “Liquid loan lassoes learned lords”? (12)

DOWN
2 Doctor Lenin, a pro unrivalled! (9) NONPAREIL
3 Drop games to a team (3,5)
4 Break in without permission to see-saw (4)
5 Instrument designed with inlets? (3,7)
6 Soapiest liquid to disperse and remove fishy pigments (6)
7 God who resides in Kashi/Varanasi (5) SHIVA
8 Stumbles after view’s cut on both sides (5)
9 A fool consumed shake (7)
14 Insect, flier or leather hunter? (7,3)
17 Minister’s office overthrown in soil of Tropical-America (9) PORTFOLIO
18 Hanukkah, Halloween and Holi have their origins in these (7)
19 Small weapon of 7 is loud (8) STRIDENT
22 Gangster follows extremely confidential working of a genetic copy (6) CLONAL
23 Flies in angst, all over the place (5)
25 Country’s ultimate tennis Open returns (5) SYRIA
27 He makes things colourful, adding yellow to red liquid (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 U.S. people who work with numbers botched up tests in haste (12)
10 It’s Fibonacci’s first number, perhaps even (2,3)
11 Reproducing with a new covering (9)
12 Power-up to celebrate (6)
13 Farmer traps Himalayan-origin bird (8) PHEASANT
15 Man to talk to Crown, say (9)
16 Mark first of September: Spinner returns! (4)SPOT
20 Part of grid left unoccupied (4) IDLE
21 Model lifestyle with happy heart, following ultimate fantasies (9)
24 Company that’s cleverer, with time, becomes richer (8)COSTLIER
26 Squabble in Puri, for example (6)
28 Blunder by a Don corrected by one who does odd jobs (6,3)ERRAND BOY
29 Dine with extremely ceremonial splendour (5)
30 Line like “Liquid loan lassoes learned lords”? (12)ALLITERATION

DOWN
2 Doctor Lenin, a pro unrivalled! (9) NONPAREIL
3 Drop games to a team (3,5)
4 Break in without permission to see-saw (4)
5 Instrument designed with inlets? (3,7)
6 Soapiest liquid to disperse and remove fishy pigments (6)
7 God who resides in Kashi/Varanasi (5) SHIVA
8 Stumbles after view’s cut on both sides (5)
9 A fool consumed shake (7)
14 Insect, flier or leather hunter? (7,3)
17 Minister’s office overthrown in soil of Tropical-America (9) PORTFOLIO
18 Hanukkah, Halloween and Holi have their origins in these (7)
19 Small weapon of 7 is loud (8) STRIDENT
22 Gangster follows extremely confidential working of a genetic copy (6) CLONAL
23 Flies in angst, all over the place (5)
25 Country’s ultimate tennis Open returns (5) SYRIA
27 He makes things colourful, adding yellow to red liquid (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 U.S. people who work with numbers botched up tests in haste (12)ANESTHETISTS
10 It’s Fibonacci’s first number, perhaps even (2,3)IF NOT
11 Reproducing with a new covering (9)CANOPYING
12 Power-up to celebrate (6)PRAISE
13 Farmer traps Himalayan-origin bird (8) PHEASANT
15 Man to talk to Crown, say (9)HEADDRESS
16 Mark first of September: Spinner returns! (4)SPOT
20 Part of grid left unoccupied (4) IDLE
21 Model lifestyle with happy heart, following ultimate fantasies (9)SCULPTURE
24 Company that’s cleverer, with time, becomes richer (8)COSTLIER
26 Squabble in Puri, for example (6)TIFFIN
28 Blunder by a Don corrected by one who does odd jobs (6,3)ERRAND BOY
29 Dine with extremely ceremonial splendour (5)ECLAT
30 Line like “Liquid loan lassoes learned lords”? (12)ALLITERATION

DOWN
2 Doctor Lenin, a pro unrivalled! (9) NONPAREIL
3 Drop games to a team (3,5)SET ASIDE
4 Break in without permission to see-saw (4)HACK
5 Instrument designed with inlets? (3,7)TIN WHISTLE
6 Soapiest liquid to disperse and remove fishy pigments (6)SEPIAS
7 God who resides in Kashi/Varanasi (5) SHIVA
8 Stumbles after view’s cut on both sides (5)LIMPS
9 A fool consumed shake (7)AGITATE
14 Insect, flier or leather hunter? (7,3)CRICKET BAT
17 Minister’s office overthrown in soil of Tropical-America (9) PORTFOLIO
18 Hanukkah, Halloween and Holi have their origins in these (7)AITCHES
19 Small weapon of 7 is loud (8) STRIDENT
22 Gangster follows extremely confidential working of a genetic copy (6) CLONAL
23 Flies in angst, all over the place (5)GNATS
25 Country’s ultimate tennis Open returns (5) SYRIA
27 He makes things colourful, adding yellow to red liquid (4)DYER

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Stopping place to bust into parking surreptitiously (10)
7 ‘Absent’ primarily means this (4)
9 Stock racing event? (8)
10 A dance number incorporates slow song (6)
11 Chortle let out reading novel cover (6)
12 It could indicate the centre for sorbet we enjoy drinking (7)
14 Area of theatre where support gets a makeover (9)
16 Can constant turning make fabric? (4)
18 Nerds right away circulating tips (4)
19 Tragic recession spanning England with time? Take note — it's harmful (9)
22 Beer? Oddly a large can reduced stability (7)
24 Bright red wine's cold for son (6)
27 Help midget to get over depression (6)
28 Man interrupted on a date and suspended (8)
29 In the middle of morning, I get down (4)
30 Unability to buy pets; I’m sick sadly (10)

DOWN
2 Later returned; I had to get back at one (9)
3 Allow mind to work in partner's absence at lodges (5)
4 Judge training outside court for position of power (7)
5 Time travelling object (4)
6 Models fit in capsule (6)
7 Bread provided regularly? (9)
8 A puzzle to dazzle (5)
13 A silver brought back home another time (5)
15 Editor put out cocktail ad in couple of pages before getting abducted (9) KIDNAPPED
17 Rituals to dancing lessons (9) TUTORIALS
20 Very old worker drinks nice rum (7) ANCIENT
21 Fool around conservative church for entry (6) ACCESS
23 A blend served up with egg in principle (5)
25 Set of principles from the trips to Italy and Cuba (5)
26 Sound character written up in French books (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11120/article6144833.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Stopping place to bust into parking surreptitiously (10)
7 ‘Absent’ primarily means this (4)AWAY
9 Stock racing event? (8)
10 A dance number incorporates slow song (6)BALLAD
11 Chortle let out reading novel cover (6)
12 It could indicate the centre for sorbet we enjoy drinking (7)BETWEEN
14 Area of theatre where support gets a makeover (9)
16 Can constant turning make fabric? (4)KNIT
18 Nerds right away circulating tips (4)
19 Tragic recession spanning England with time? Take note — it's harmful (9)
22 Beer? Oddly a large can reduced stability (7)
24 Bright red wine's cold for son (6)
27 Help midget to get over depression (6)
28 Man interrupted on a date and suspended (8)
29 In the middle of morning, I get down (4)
30 Unability to buy pets; I’m sick sadly (10)

DOWN
2 Later returned; I had to get back at one (9)
3 Allow mind to work in partner's absence at lodges (5)
4 Judge training outside court for position of power (7)
5 Time travelling object (4)
6 Models fit in capsule (6)
7 Bread provided regularly? (9)
8 A puzzle to dazzle (5)
13 A silver brought back home another time (5)
15 Editor put out cocktail ad in couple of pages before getting abducted (9) KIDNAPPED
17 Rituals to dancing lessons (9) TUTORIALS
20 Very old worker drinks nice rum (7) ANCIENT
21 Fool around conservative church for entry (6) ACCESS
23 A blend served up with egg in principle (5)
25 Set of principles from the trips to Italy and Cuba (5)
26 Sound character written up in French books (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Stopping place to bust into parking surreptitiously (10)
7 ‘Absent’ primarily means this (4)AWAY
9 Stock racing event? (8)
10 A dance number incorporates slow song (6)BALLAD
11 Chortle let out reading novel cover (6) CLOTHE
12 It could indicate the centre for sorbet we enjoy drinking (7)BETWEEN
14 Area of theatre where support gets a makeover (9)
16 Can constant turning make fabric? (4)KNIT
18 Nerds right away circulating tips (4)
19 Tragic recession spanning England with time? Take note — it's harmful (9)
22 Beer? Oddly a large can reduced stability (7)
24 Bright red wine's cold for son (6)
27 Help midget to get over depression (6)
28 Man interrupted on a date and suspended (8)
29 In the middle of morning, I get down (4)
30 Unability to buy pets; I’m sick sadly (10) SKEPTICISM

DOWN
2 Later returned; I had to get back at one (9)
3 Allow mind to work in partner's absence at lodges (5)
4 Judge training outside court for position of power (7)
5 Time travelling object (4)
6 Models fit in capsule (6)
7 Bread provided regularly? (9)
8 A puzzle to dazzle (5)
13 A silver brought back home another time (5) AGAIN
15 Editor put out cocktail ad in couple of pages before getting abducted (9) KIDNAPPED
17 Rituals to dancing lessons (9) TUTORIALS
20 Very old worker drinks nice rum (7) ANCIENT
21 Fool around conservative church for entry (6) ACCESS
23 A blend served up with egg in principle (5) AXIOM
25 Set of principles from the trips to Italy and Cuba (5)
26 Sound character written up in French books (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Stopping place to bust into parking surreptitiously (10)BREAKPOINT
7 ‘Absent’ primarily means this (4)AWAY
9 Stock racing event? (8)STAMPEDE
10 A dance number incorporates slow song (6)BALLAD
11 Chortle let out reading novel cover (6) CLOTHE
12 It could indicate the centre for sorbet we enjoy drinking (7)BETWEEN
14 Area of theatre where support gets a makeover (9)BACKSTAGE
16 Can constant turning make fabric? (4)KNIT
18 Nerds right away circulating tips (4)ENDS
19 Tragic recession spanning England with time? Take note — it's harmful (9)CIGARETTE
22 Beer? Oddly a large can reduced stability (7)BALANCE
24 Bright red wine's cold for son (6)CHERRY
27 Help midget to get over depression (6)DIMPLE
28 Man interrupted on a date and suspended (8)OVERHEAD
29 In the middle of morning, I get down (4)AMID
30 Unability to buy pets; I’m sick sadly (10) SKEPTICISM

DOWN
2 Later returned; I had to get back at one (9)RETALIATE
3 Allow mind to work in partner's absence at lodges (5)ADMIT
4 Judge training outside court for position of power (7)PREFECT
5 Time travelling object (4)ITEM
6 Models fit in capsule (6)TABLET
7 Bread provided regularly? (9)ALLOWANCE
8 A puzzle to dazzle (5)AMAZE
13 A silver brought back home another time (5) AGAIN
15 Editor put out cocktail ad in couple of pages before getting abducted (9) KIDNAPPED
17 Rituals to dancing lessons (9) TUTORIALS
20 Very old worker drinks nice rum (7) ANCIENT
21 Fool around conservative church for entry (6) ACCESS
23 A blend served up with egg in principle (5) AXIOM
25 Set of principles from the trips to Italy and Cuba (5)ETHIC
26 Sound character written up in French books (4)TONE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Processed analog state (6) ANGOLA
5 Prior/priest is outwardly religious (7)
9 His job may involve wear and tear? (8)
10 Communication from landlord (6) LETTER
11 Creator's in favour of drug use, strangely! (10)
12 Repeat part of the chorus (4) ECHO
13 Sound arising from the crone (8)
16 Matter lacking extra perspective (6)
17 Don't forget about missing part (6)
19 Running short of time, Rodley rode away fearlessly (8)
21 Post-man, say (4)
22 Be debriefed, proceed, then nod off (2,8)
25 Funnily, to multiply, an amoeba has to do this! (6)
26 Leaves sailor and son at sea (8)
27 Adulterated lunch a stewardess brought (8)
28 Buzzes gotten from essentially vintage hard drinks (6)

DOWN
2 Recorder broadcast tenor (5) NOTER
3 Drug (often pot) I used medically, at first (5)
4 He could be disarmed (7)
5 Monitor, with radio emission sources switched, is ideal (7)
6 Doctor listens and gets help (7)
7 For the most part, at sea? (2,3,4)
8 A hint/clue misconstrued as unfair (9)
14 Musical turned into performance (9)
15 He bills me insanely for dress (9)
18 Go back and run to exit (7)
19 Cleared out, say (7)
20 Unrestrained tirade about a politician (7)
23 Summer snake (5)
24 Dug up material (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11089/article6027035.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Processed analog state (6) ANGOLA
5 Prior/priest is outwardly religious (7)
9 His job may involve wear and tear? (8)
10 Communication from landlord (6) LETTER
11 Creator's in favour of drug use, strangely! (10)
12 Repeat part of the chorus (4) ECHO
13 Sound arising from the crone (8)
16 Matter lacking extra perspective (6)
17 Don't forget about missing part (6)
19 Running short of time, Rodley rode away fearlessly (8)
21 Post-man, say (4)
22 Be debriefed, proceed, then nod off (2,8)
25 Funnily, to multiply, an amoeba has to do this! (6) DIVIDE
26 Leaves sailor and son at sea (8) ABANDONS
27 Adulterated lunch a stewardess brought (8)
28 Buzzes gotten from essentially vintage hard drinks (6)

DOWN
2 Recorder broadcast tenor (5) NOTER
3 Drug (often pot) I used medically, at first (5)
4 He could be disarmed (7)
5 Monitor, with radio emission sources switched, is ideal (7)
6 Doctor listens and gets help (7)
7 For the most part, at sea? (2,3,4)
8 A hint/clue misconstrued as unfair (9) UNETHICAL
14 Musical turned into performance (9)
15 He bills me insanely for dress (9) EMBELLISH
18 Go back and run to exit (7)
19 Cleared out, say (7)
20 Unrestrained tirade about a politician (7)
23 Summer snake (5)
24 Dug up material (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Processed analog state (6) ANGOLA
5 Prior/priest is outwardly religious (7)
9 His job may involve wear and tear? (8)
10 Communication from landlord (6) LETTER
11 Creator's in favour of drug use, strangely! (10)
12 Repeat part of the chorus (4) ECHO
13 Sound arising from the crone (8)
16 Matter lacking extra perspective (6)
17 Don't forget about missing part (6) MEMBER
19 Running short of time, Rodley rode away fearlessly (8)
21 Post-man, say (4)
22 Be debriefed, proceed, then nod off (2,8)
25 Funnily, to multiply, an amoeba has to do this! (6) DIVIDE
26 Leaves sailor and son at sea (8) ABANDONS
27 Adulterated lunch a stewardess brought (8) UNCHASTE
28 Buzzes gotten from essentially vintage hard drinks (6) THRUMS

DOWN
2 Recorder broadcast tenor (5) NOTER
3 Drug (often pot) I used medically, at first (5)
4 He could be disarmed (7)
5 Monitor, with radio emission sources switched, is ideal (7)
6 Doctor listens and gets help (7)
7 For the most part, at sea? (2,3,4)
8 A hint/clue misconstrued as unfair (9) UNETHICAL
14 Musical turned into performance (9)
15 He bills me insanely for dress (9) EMBELLISH
18 Go back and run to exit (7)
19 Cleared out, say (7)
20 Unrestrained tirade about a politician (7)
23 Summer snake (5) ADDER
24 Dug up material (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Processed analog state (6) ANGOLA
5 Prior/priest is outwardly religious (7)
9 His job may involve wear and tear? (8)
10 Communication from landlord (6) LETTER
11 Creator's in favour of drug use, strangely! (10)
12 Repeat part of the chorus (4) ECHO
13 Sound arising from the crone (8)
16 Matter lacking extra perspective (6)
17 Don't forget about missing part (6) MEMBER
19 Running short of time, Rodley rode away fearlessly (8)
21 Post-man, say (4)MAIL
22 Be debriefed, proceed, then nod off (2,8)
25 Funnily, to multiply, an amoeba has to do this! (6) DIVIDE
26 Leaves sailor and son at sea (8) ABANDONS
27 Adulterated lunch a stewardess brought (8) UNCHASTE
28 Buzzes gotten from essentially vintage hard drinks (6) THRUMS

DOWN
2 Recorder broadcast tenor (5) NOTER
3 Drug (often pot) I used medically, at first (5)OPIUM
4 He could be disarmed (7)
5 Monitor, with radio emission sources switched, is ideal (7)
6 Doctor listens and gets help (7)ENLISTS
7 For the most part, at sea? (2,3,4)
8 A hint/clue misconstrued as unfair (9) UNETHICAL
14 Musical turned into performance (9)OPERATION
15 He bills me insanely for dress (9) EMBELLISH
18 Go back and run to exit (7)
19 Cleared out, say (7)
20 Unrestrained tirade about a politician (7)
23 Summer snake (5) ADDER
24 Dug up material (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Processed analog state (6) ANGOLA
5 Prior/priest is outwardly religious (7) PREVIOUS
9 His job may involve wear and tear? (8) STRIPPER
10 Communication from landlord (6) LETTER
11 Creator's in favour of drug use, strangely! (10) PROMETHEUS
12 Repeat part of the chorus (4) ECHO
13 Sound arising from the crone (8) COHERENT
16 Matter lacking extra perspective (6) STANCE
17 Don't forget about missing part (6) MEMBER
19 Running short of time, Rodley rode away fearlessly (8) DARINGLY
21 Post-man, say (4)MAIL
22 Be debriefed, proceed, then nod off (2,8) GO COMMANDO
25 Funnily, to multiply, an amoeba has to do this! (6) DIVIDE
26 Leaves sailor and son at sea (8) ABANDONS
27 Adulterated lunch a stewardess brought (8) UNCHASTE
28 Buzzes gotten from essentially vintage hard drinks (6) THRUMS

DOWN
2 Recorder broadcast tenor (5) NOTER
3 Drug (often pot) I used medically, at first (5)OPIUM
4 He could be disarmed (7) AMPUTEE
5 Monitor, with radio emission sources switched, is ideal (7) PERFECT
6 Doctor listens and gets help (7)ENLISTS
7 For the most part, at sea? (2,3,4) IN THE MAIN
8 A hint/clue misconstrued as unfair (9) UNETHICAL
14 Musical turned into performance (9)OPERATION
15 He bills me insanely for dress (9) EMBELLISH
18 Go back and run to exit (7) REGRESS
19 Cleared out, say (7) DECLARE
20 Unrestrained tirade about a politician (7) RAMPANT
23 Summer snake (5) ADDER
24 Dug up material (5) DENIM

[pavalamani pragasam]

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Last month, the French engineer was to make an announcement (7)
5 Set free the backward wickedness borne by the German (7)
9 Famous painting by Raphael (7,3,5)
10 Isolated area that may get hot somehow (6)
11 Actor, not really antagonistic to the lead player (8)
13 Sound first heard by caller from a singer suppressed by agitated Enid (4,4)
15 Away in Baroda, lost (6)
18 Engineer in favour of starting evaluation in advance (6)
19 Dawn marking a 24-hour recess (8)
22 He enlivens the soul, reversing decay (8)
24 Nothing very stupid in this Danish city (6)
27 Where to read to find hidden meaning in the text (7,3,5)
28 Final stage of play to finish what is hunted (3,4)
29 Blunder by a girl, backing a cat perhaps (7)

DOWN
1 Journal (English) kept by father is spoilt (7)
2 Core group has to worry about daughter (5)
3 He makes explanatory notes on “Art at Noon” perhaps (9)
4 Enthusiasm shown by an angel animatedly (4)
5 Racket at home over a bit of gracious eating (6)
6 Fruit for one lunch — it is prepared with nut removed (5)
7 Verbal expression of support or otherwise in the House (5,4)
8 The growth that a revolutionary courted without energy (7)
12 Worker upsets Indian state authorities initially (3)
14 With botched facelift, daughter is distressed (9) AFFLICTED
16 Innocent, childlike women, playthings for little kids (4,5) BABY DOLLS
17 Mechanical device found in English river (3)
18 Beginning to bluster, mob is in a brawl (7)
20 See punk disgraced in a riotous party (5-2) KNEE-UPS
21 British measure that could recoil (6) BOUNCE
23 A haven accommodating the oat grass (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11090/article6031388.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Last month, the French engineer was to make an announcement (7)
5 Set free the backward wickedness borne by the German (7)
9 Famous painting by Raphael (7,3,5) MADONNA AND CHILD
10 Isolated area that may get hot somehow (6) GHETTO
11 Actor, not really antagonistic to the lead player (8)
13 Sound first heard by caller from a singer suppressed by agitated Enid (4,4)
15 Away in Baroda, lost (6)
18 Engineer in favour of starting evaluation in advance (6)
19 Dawn marking a 24-hour recess (8)
22 He enlivens the soul, reversing decay (8)
24 Nothing very stupid in this Danish city (6) ODENSE
27 Where to read to find hidden meaning in the text (7,3,5)
28 Final stage of play to finish what is hunted (3,4)
29 Blunder by a girl, backing a cat perhaps (7)

DOWN
1 Journal (English) kept by father is spoilt (7)
2 Core group has to worry about daughter (5)
3 He makes explanatory notes on “Art at Noon” perhaps (9) ANNOTATOR
4 Enthusiasm shown by an angel animatedly (4)
5 Racket at home over a bit of gracious eating (6)
6 Fruit for one lunch — it is prepared with nut removed (5)
7 Verbal expression of support or otherwise in the House (5,4)
8 The growth that a revolutionary courted without energy (7)
12 Worker upsets Indian state authorities initially (3)
14 With botched facelift, daughter is distressed (9) AFFLICTED
16 Innocent, childlike women, playthings for little kids (4,5) BABY DOLLS
17 Mechanical device found in English river (3)
18 Beginning to bluster, mob is in a brawl (7)
20 See punk disgraced in a riotous party (5-2) KNEE-UPS KNEES UP??????
21 British measure that could recoil (6) BOUNCE
23 A haven accommodating the oat grass (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Last month, the French engineer was to make an announcement (7)
5 Set free the backward wickedness borne by the German (7)
9 Famous painting by Raphael (7,3,5) MADONNA AND CHILD
10 Isolated area that may get hot somehow (6) GHETTO
11 Actor, not really antagonistic to the lead player (8)
13 Sound first heard by caller from a singer suppressed by agitated Enid (4,4)
15 Away in Baroda, lost (6)ABROAD
18 Engineer in favour of starting evaluation in advance (6)
19 Dawn marking a 24-hour recess (8)DAYBREAK
22 He enlivens the soul, reversing decay (8)
24 Nothing very stupid in this Danish city (6) ODENSE
27 Where to read to find hidden meaning in the text (7,3,5)BETWEEN THE LINES
28 Final stage of play to finish what is hunted (3,4)
29 Blunder by a girl, backing a cat perhaps (7)

DOWN
1 Journal (English) kept by father is spoilt (7)DAMAGED
2 Core group has to worry about daughter (5)
3 He makes explanatory notes on “Art at Noon” perhaps (9) ANNOTATOR
4 Enthusiasm shown by an angel animatedly (4)
5 Racket at home over a bit of gracious eating (6)
6 Fruit for one lunch — it is prepared with nut removed (5)
7 Verbal expression of support or otherwise in the House (5,4)
8 The growth that a revolutionary courted without energy (7)
12 Worker upsets Indian state authorities initially (3)
14 With botched facelift, daughter is distressed (9) AFFLICTED
16 Innocent, childlike women, playthings for little kids (4,5) BABY DOLLS
17 Mechanical device found in English river (3)
18 Beginning to bluster, mob is in a brawl (7)
20 See punk disgraced in a riotous party (5-2) KNEE-UPS KNEES UP??????
21 British measure that could recoil (6) BOUNCE
23 A haven accommodating the oat grass (5)

[Russellbew]

1 Last month, the French engineer was to make an announcement (7) DECLARE
5 Set free the backward wickedness borne by the German (7)
9 Famous painting by Raphael (7,3,5) MADONNA AND CHILD
10 Isolated area that may get hot somehow (6) GHETTO
11 Actor, not really antagonistic to the lead player (8)
13 Sound first heard by caller from a singer suppressed by agitated Enid (4,4)
15 Away in Baroda, lost (6)ABROAD
18 Engineer in favour of starting evaluation in advance (6) BEFORE
19 Dawn marking a 24-hour recess (8)DAYBREAK
22 He enlivens the soul, reversing decay (8)
24 Nothing very stupid in this Danish city (6) ODENSE
27 Where to read to find hidden meaning in the text (7,3,5)BETWEEN THE LINES
28 Final stage of play to finish what is hunted (3,4)
29 Blunder by a girl, backing a cat perhaps (7)

DOWN
1 Journal (English) kept by father is spoilt (7)DAMAGED
2 Core group has to worry about daughter (5) CADRE
3 He makes explanatory notes on “Art at Noon” perhaps (9) ANNOTATOR
4 Enthusiasm shown by an angel animatedly (4)
5 Racket at home over a bit of gracious eating (6)
6 Fruit for one lunch — it is prepared with nut removed (5)
7 Verbal expression of support or otherwise in the House (5,4)
8 The growth that a revolutionary courted without energy (7)
12 Worker upsets Indian state authorities initially (3) ANT
14 With botched facelift, daughter is distressed (9) AFFLICTED
16 Innocent, childlike women, playthings for little kids (4,5) BABY DOLLS
17 Mechanical device found in English river (3)
18 Beginning to bluster, mob is in a brawl (7)
20 See punk disgraced in a riotous party (5-2) KNEE-UPS KNEES UP??????
21 British measure that could recoil (6) BOUNCE
23 A haven accommodating the oat grass (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

1 Last month, the French engineer was to make an announcement (7) DECLARE
5 Set free the backward wickedness borne by the German (7)DELIVER
9 Famous painting by Raphael (7,3,5) MADONNA AND CHILD
10 Isolated area that may get hot somehow (6) GHETTO
11 Actor, not really antagonistic to the lead player (8)ANTIHERO
13 Sound first heard by caller from a singer suppressed by agitated Enid (4,4)DIAL TONE
15 Away in Baroda, lost (6)ABROAD
18 Engineer in favour of starting evaluation in advance (6) BEFORE
19 Dawn marking a 24-hour recess (8)DAYBREAK
22 He enlivens the soul, reversing decay (8)ANIMATOR
24 Nothing very stupid in this Danish city (6) ODENSE
27 Where to read to find hidden meaning in the text (7,3,5)BETWEEN THE LINES
28 Final stage of play to finish what is hunted (3,4)END GAME
29 Blunder by a girl, backing a cat perhaps (7)MISSTEP

DOWN
1 Journal (English) kept by father is spoilt (7)DAMAGED
2 Core group has to worry about daughter (5) CADRE
3 He makes explanatory notes on “Art at Noon” perhaps (9) ANNOTATOR
4 Enthusiasm shown by an angel animatedly (4)ELAN
5 Racket at home over a bit of gracious eating (6)DINING
6 Fruit for one lunch — it is prepared with nut removed (5)LICHI
7 Verbal expression of support or otherwise in the House (5,4)VOICE VOTE
8 The growth that a revolutionary courted without energy (7)REDWOOD
12 Worker upsets Indian state authorities initially (3) ANT
14 With botched facelift, daughter is distressed (9) AFFLICTED
16 Innocent, childlike women, playthings for little kids (4,5) BABY DOLLS
17 Mechanical device found in English river (3)CAM
18 Beginning to bluster, mob is in a brawl (7)BRABBLE
20 See punk disgraced in a riotous party (5-2) KNEE-UPS KNEES UP??????
21 British measure that could recoil (6) BOUNCE
23 A haven accommodating the oat grass (5)AVENA

:clap::clap::clap: Splendid!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Cleansed, fried dish administered to one inside (8)
5 Giant grass, once used in a Chinese curtain (6) BAMBOO
10 Marine food for some poor merrymakers (5)
11 Protection for authors from duplicate title (9)
12 Exactitude needed in copiers spelt out (9) PRECISION
13 It gets a rubbing on the bower’s strings (5)
14 Stiff with age, prisoner with privileges loses head (5)
16 Top cover for the chief with flaming rage (8)
18 Cheeky talk by footballer before tea time (8) BACKCHAT
20 Relaxed, with disease diagnosed partially (5) EASED
24 Twisted towel for a little hooter? (5)
25 It is added at the end to follow cessation of war, we hear (9)
27 Soldiers’ steps, not quick, in a rather dull month (4,5)
28 For a Keralite, a currency in Africa (5)
29 Dislike extremes of enervation during relaxation (6)
30 Artist, sent back, fumed about new kind of marriage (8)

DOWN
1 The first in school, in the right environment, would do well (7)
2 Kind of spectacles with no edge to them (7)
3 A grim reference turned up revealing the name of famous physicist (5)
4 Father of geometry in a city in Ohio (6)
6 Facility for fliers — ambience and game (3,6)
7 By-product of sugar, vapour found in the root (7)
8 Laundering aid, without a hint of soap more frequently (7)
9 He gets a turn, on or off (7)
15 My hats can be adjusted for this sailor (9)
17 It goes with assault in a threat of physical attack (7)
18 Computer program that turns worse in Britain (7)
19 Everyone in business (American) is unfeeling (7)
21 Process that precedes reaping (7)
22 Archconservative who may have a difficult end? (7)
23 Humour, that girl’s, could become stale (6)
26 Priest in India, as well in Pennsylvania (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11092/article6038982.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Cleansed, fried dish administered to one inside (8)
5 Giant grass, once used in a Chinese curtain (6) BAMBOO
10 Marine food for some poor merrymakers (5)
11 Protection for authors from duplicate title (9)
12 Exactitude needed in copiers spelt out (9) PRECISION
13 It gets a rubbing on the bower’s strings (5)
14 Stiff with age, prisoner with privileges loses head (5)
16 Top cover for the chief with flaming rage (8)
18 Cheeky talk by footballer before tea time (8) BACKCHAT
20 Relaxed, with disease diagnosed partially (5) EASED
24 Twisted towel for a little hooter? (5)
25 It is added at the end to follow cessation of war, we hear (9)
27 Soldiers’ steps, not quick, in a rather dull month (4,5)
28 For a Keralite, a currency in Africa (5)
29 Dislike extremes of enervation during relaxation (6)
30 Artist, sent back, fumed about new kind of marriage (8)

DOWN
1 The first in school, in the right environment, would do well (7)
2 Kind of spectacles with no edge to them (7)
3 A grim reference turned up revealing the name of famous physicist (5) FERMI
4 Father of geometry in a city in Ohio (6) EUCLID
6 Facility for fliers — ambience and game (3,6)
7 By-product of sugar, vapour found in the root (7) BAGASSE
8 Laundering aid, without a hint of soap more frequently (7)
9 He gets a turn, on or off (7)
15 My hats can be adjusted for this sailor (9)
17 It goes with assault in a threat of physical attack (7) BATTERY
18 Computer program that turns worse in Britain (7)
19 Everyone in business (American) is unfeeling (7)
21 Process that precedes reaping (7)
22 Archconservative who may have a difficult end? (7)
23 Humour, that girl’s, could become stale (6)
26 Priest in India, as well in Pennsylvania (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Cleansed, fried dish administered to one inside (8)
5 Giant grass, once used in a Chinese curtain (6) BAMBOO
10 Marine food for some poor merrymakers (5)
11 Protection for authors from duplicate title (9)
12 Exactitude needed in copiers spelt out (9) PRECISION
13 It gets a rubbing on the bower’s strings (5)
14 Stiff with age, prisoner with privileges loses head (5)
16 Top cover for the chief with flaming rage (8)
18 Cheeky talk by footballer before tea time (8) BACKCHAT
20 Relaxed, with disease diagnosed partially (5) EASED
24 Twisted towel for a little hooter? (5) OWLET
25 It is added at the end to follow cessation of war, we hear (9)
27 Soldiers’ steps, not quick, in a rather dull month (4,5) SLOW MARCH
28 For a Keralite, a currency in Africa (5)
29 Dislike extremes of enervation during relaxation (6)
30 Artist, sent back, fumed about new kind of marriage (8) ARRANGED

DOWN
1 The first in school, in the right environment, would do well (7)
2 Kind of spectacles with no edge to them (7)
3 A grim reference turned up revealing the name of famous physicist (5) FERMI
4 Father of geometry in a city in Ohio (6) EUCLID
6 Facility for fliers — ambience and game (3,6)
7 By-product of sugar, vapour found in the root (7) BAGASSE
8 Laundering aid, without a hint of soap more frequently (7)
9 He gets a turn, on or off (7)
15 My hats can be adjusted for this sailor (9) YACHTMAN
17 It goes with assault in a threat of physical attack (7) BATTERY
18 Computer program that turns worse in Britain (7)
19 Everyone in business (American) is unfeeling (7)
21 Process that precedes reaping (7)
22 Archconservative who may have a difficult end? (7)
23 Humour, that girl’s, could become stale (6)
26 Priest in India, as well in Pennsylvania (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Cleansed, fried dish administered to one inside (8)
5 Giant grass, once used in a Chinese curtain (6) BAMBOO
10 Marine food for some poor merrymakers (5)
11 Protection for authors from duplicate title (9)
12 Exactitude needed in copiers spelt out (9) PRECISION
13 It gets a rubbing on the bower’s strings (5)
14 Stiff with age, prisoner with privileges loses head (5)
16 Top cover for the chief with flaming rage (8)
18 Cheeky talk by footballer before tea time (8) BACKCHAT
20 Relaxed, with disease diagnosed partially (5) EASED
24 Twisted towel for a little hooter? (5) OWLET
25 It is added at the end to follow cessation of war, we hear (9)
27 Soldiers’ steps, not quick, in a rather dull month (4,5) SLOW MARCH
28 For a Keralite, a currency in Africa (5)
29 Dislike extremes of enervation during relaxation (6)
30 Artist, sent back, fumed about new kind of marriage (8) ARRANGED

DOWN
1 The first in school, in the right environment, would do well (7)
2 Kind of spectacles with no edge to them (7)
3 A grim reference turned up revealing the name of famous physicist (5) FERMI
4 Father of geometry in a city in Ohio (6) EUCLID
6 Facility for fliers — ambience and game (3,6)
7 By-product of sugar, vapour found in the root (7) BAGASSE
8 Laundering aid, without a hint of soap more frequently (7)OFTENER
9 He gets a turn, on or off (7)
15 My hats can be adjusted for this sailor (9) YACHTSMAN
17 It goes with assault in a threat of physical attack (7) BATTERY
18 Computer program that turns worse in Britain (7)BROWSER
19 Everyone in business (American) is unfeeling (7)CALLOUS
21 Process that precedes reaping (7)SEEDING
22 Archconservative who may have a difficult end? (7)
23 Humour, that girl’s, could become stale (6)
26 Priest in India, as well in Pennsylvania (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Cleansed, fried dish administered to one inside (8)PURIFIED
5 Giant grass, once used in a Chinese curtain (6) BAMBOO
10 Marine food for some poor merrymakers (5)ORMER
11 Protection for authors from duplicate title (9)COPYRIGHT
12 Exactitude needed in copiers spelt out (9) PRECISION
13 It gets a rubbing on the bower’s strings (5)ROSIN
14 Stiff with age, prisoner with privileges loses head (5)RUSTY
16 Top cover for the chief with flaming rage (8)HEADGEAR
18 Cheeky talk by footballer before tea time (8) BACKCHAT
20 Relaxed, with disease diagnosed partially (5) EASED
24 Twisted towel for a little hooter? (5) OWLET
25 It is added at the end to follow cessation of war, we hear (9)TAILPIECE
27 Soldiers’ steps, not quick, in a rather dull month (4,5) SLOW MARCH
28 For a Keralite, a currency in Africa (5)NAIRA
29 Dislike extremes of enervation during relaxation (6)RESENT
30 Artist, sent back, fumed about new kind of marriage (8) ARRANGED

DOWN
1 The first in school, in the right environment, would do well (7)PROSPER
2 Kind of spectacles with no edge to them (7)RIMLESS
3 A grim reference turned up revealing the name of famous physicist (5) FERMI
4 Father of geometry in a city in Ohio (6) EUCLID
6 Facility for fliers — ambience and game (3,6)AIR BRIDGE
7 By-product of sugar, vapour found in the root (7) BAGASSE
8 Laundering aid, without a hint of soap more frequently (7)OFTENER
9 He gets a turn, on or off (7)SPINNER
15 My hats can be adjusted for this sailor (9) YACHTSMAN
17 It goes with assault in a threat of physical attack (7) BATTERY
18 Computer program that turns worse in Britain (7)BROWSER
19 Everyone in business (American) is unfeeling (7)CALLOUS
21 Process that precedes reaping (7)SEEDING
22 Archconservative who may have a difficult end? (7)DIEHARD
23 Humour, that girl’s, could become stale (6)WITHER
26 Priest in India, as well in Pennsylvania (5)PANDA

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)
5 Air in a small French city (6)
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7)
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12)
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9)
24 Tell about swim outside (7)
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7)
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6)
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6)
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10)
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8)
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8)
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8)
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8)
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)
19 Line street, ready (6)
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)
5 Air in a small French city (6)
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12)
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9)
24 Tell about swim outside (7)
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7)
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6)
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6)
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10) MONEY LAUNDERING
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8)
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8) SINISTER
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8)
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8)
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)
19 Line street, ready (6) STRIPE
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)
5 Air in a small French city (6)
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12)
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9)
24 Tell about swim outside (7)
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7) AGILITY
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6) ARNOLD
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6)
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10) MONEY LAUNDERING
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8) ELEGANCE
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8) SINISTER
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8) ALPHABET
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8)
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)
19 Line street, ready (6) STRIPE
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)AVIATION
5 Air in a small French city (6)
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12)
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9)
24 Tell about swim outside (7)
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7) AGILITY
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6) ARNOLD
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)INTENT
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6)
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10) MONEY LAUNDERING
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8) ELEGANCE
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8) SINISTER
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8) ALPHABET
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)TOGETHER
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8)
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)
19 Line street, ready (6) STRIPE
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)REACH

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)AVIATION
5 Air in a small French city (6)
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12) MOONLIGHTING
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9) TORMENTOR
24 Tell about swim outside (7)
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7) AGILITY
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6) ARNOLD
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)INTENT
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6) THUMBNAIL SKETCH
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10) MONEY LAUNDERING
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8) ELEGANCE
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8) SINISTER
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8) ALPHABET
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)TOGETHER
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8) AMICABLE
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)
19 Line street, ready (6) STRIPE
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)REACH

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A way into free flight (8)AVIATION
5 Air in a small French city (6)AMIENS
10 Carved ornament from southern U.K. pocketed by naughty teen (7) NETSUKE
11 Light tail of gull, an aquatic bird (7) LANTERN
12 What’s left on land surrounding good American resort? (4,5) LONG BEACH
13 Poet sure to receive a first from Trinity (5) YEATS
14 Free hand in chapter in new tabernacle (5,7) CARTE BLANCHE
18 Second long night I worked — doing this? (12) MOONLIGHTING
21 Caught having joint in prison (5)CLINK
22 Nonsense about trusted adviser being a bully (9) TORMENTOR
24 Tell about swim outside (7)BREATHE
25 A soldier landed by end of runway demonstrating dexterity (7) AGILITY
26 Crude burrow close to spinney (6)EARTHY
27 Has ordered blooming sharkskin! (8)SHAGREEN

DOWN
1 Runs into an aged English poet (6) ARNOLD
2 Under canvas showing purpose? (6)INTENT
3 Basic drawing fixes sailing vessel after hitch (9,6) THUMBNAIL SKETCH
4 A diamond ring turned up in the end (5)OMEGA
6 Dishonest financial behaviour in Ireland — young men involved (5,10) MONEY LAUNDERING
7 Fine quality — for example, in eastern cavalry weapon (8) ELEGANCE
8 Ominous, nun going round home (8) SINISTER
9 Group of characters in river near Xanadu needing help (8) ALPHABET
15 Jointly, move up, secured by rope (8)TOGETHER
16 Fit to drink mineral, or cordial (8) AMICABLE
17 Boss around pit cutting live wire (8)DOMINEER
19 Line street, ready (6) STRIPE
20 Original piece of cotton fabric taken from drawer (6)CRAYON
23 Come to an open stretch of water (5)REACH

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10)
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8)
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7)
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7)
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7)
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5)
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4)
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5)
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9)
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7)
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10933/article5362588.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10) AGGRESSION
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8) LONGERON
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7) FOREIGN
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7)
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7)
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5)
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4) NANNY GOAT
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5)
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9)
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7)
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10) AGGRESSION
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8) LONGERON
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7) FOREIGN
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)PUSH-UPS
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7)
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)ATTRIBUTES

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7)
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5)
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4) NANNY GOAT
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5) GOOD NIGHT
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9) EQUIVOCAL
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7)
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10) AGGRESSION
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)CAGE
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8) LONGERON
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)YEARNS
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7) FOREIGN
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)PUSH-UPS
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7)
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)BACKBONE
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)ATTRIBUTES

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7)
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5)
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4) NANNY GOAT
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5)GOOD NIGHT
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9)EQUIVOCAL
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7)
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10) AGGRESSION
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)CAGE
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8) LONGERON
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)YEARNS
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7) FOREIGN
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)PUSH-UPS
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7) STATUTE
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)BACKBONE
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)ATTRIBUTES

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7) RADIANT
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5) STEEL
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4) NANNY GOAT
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5)GOOD NIGHT
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9)EQUIVOCAL
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7) TABLEAU
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Use of force makes the signors age unfortunately (10) AGGRESSION
7 First of cats to grow old in animal enclosure (4)CAGE
9 The stand-in expected to arrive and conquer (6)SUBDUE
10 Part of plane more extended, working (8) LONGERON
11 Women’s quarters return paintings with terrible rage (8)SERAGLIO
12 Longs to use English in stories (6)YEARNS
13 Herb is a refined man, a Scot (7)GENTIAN
16 Field officer with predominating influence is not appropriate (7) FOREIGN
17 Exercise for little dogs endlessly caged inside (4-3)PUSH-UPS
19 Delhi, for one, in a perturbed condition about enactment (7) STATUTE
22 A means of transport, note, to get forward in Italy (6)AVANTI
23 Part of the skeleton giving firmness of character (8)BACKBONE
26 The SHO comes bubbling with gossip (8)SCHMOOSE
27 British policeman’s kitchen gadget (6)PEELER
28 Baked dish with some original flavour taken back (4)FLAN
29 The qualities of accolades given after a time (10)ATTRIBUTES

DOWN
2 The measure of a track, for one (5)GAUGE
3 Sailor with new help gets up shining (7) RADIANT
4 Strong alloy at a bargain, say (5) STEEL
5 Houses in which to find police officer almost unbound (6)IGLOOS
6 Can a crazy gnat annoy this creature? (5,4) NANNY GOAT
7 Consign to flames the master in a Mediterranean island (7) CREMATE
8 A wish for well-earned rest for a virtuous, noble man, we hear (4,5)GOOD NIGHT
14 A match with a broken voice, reduced, ambiguous (9)EQUIVOCAL
15 Creatures that could turn a hippo mad (9)AMPHIPODA
18 Guessing game for one whose job is to kill (7)HANGMAN
20 Pictorial representation by directors supported by a university (7) TABLEAU
21 The aim in trashing job etc. (6) OBJECT
24 A month in the Channel Islands or another island (5) CAPRI
25 Relative born with built-in integrated circuit (5) NIECE

:clap::clap::clap: Marvellous!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8)
6 Police officer took time and killed (4)
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6)
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5)
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4)
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6)
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5)
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6)
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7)
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4)
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6)
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7)
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7)
23 The French money laid out for hood (6)
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5)

3466

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8)
6 Police officer took time and killed (4)
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6)
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5)
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)
DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTIVE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6)
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7)
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4)
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6)
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7)
23 The French money laid out for hood (6)
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8)
6 Police officer took time and killed (4)
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6)
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5)
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTIVE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6)
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7)
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4)
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6) OKAYED
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7) MOISTEN
23 The French money laid out for hood (6) CALASH
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5) GULCH

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8)
6 Police officer took time and killed (4)
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6)
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5) SMALL PRINT
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTIVE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)HOUDINI
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6)
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7) STORM CENTRES
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6) OKAYED
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7) MOISTEN
23 The French money laid out for hood (6) CALASH
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5) GULCH

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8) STANDARD
6 Police officer took time and killed (4) SHOT
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6) EARTHY
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5) SMALL PRINT
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTICE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)HOUDINI
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6) RECIPE
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7) STORM CENTRES
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6) OKAYED
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7) MOISTEN
23 The French money laid out for hood (6) CALASH
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5) GULCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8) STANDARD
6 Police officer took time and killed (4) SHOT
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6) EARTHY
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5)
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5)
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)ROTE
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5) SMALL PRINT
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4)IMAM
24 Game bird (5)
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9)
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)REMODEL
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)HEALTH
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4)
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8)

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7)
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTICE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5)
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)HOUDINI
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12)
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6) RECIPE
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7) STORM CENTRES
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6) OKAYED
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7) MOISTEN
23 The French money laid out for hood (6) CALASH
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5) GULCH

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Run-of-the-mill banner (8) STANDARD
6 Police officer took time and killed (4) SHOT
9 Crude, heart-broken and ultimately crusty (6) EARTHY
10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7) ????
13 Cassettes put out legal precedents (4,5) TEST CASES
14 Tough material from country undergoing final modification (5) CHINO
15 Said to have drafted mechanical learning (4)ROTE
16 In rush, shopping complex produces stuff that might surprise consumers (5,5) SMALL PRINT
19 When you do this, others may break into smiles (5,1,4) CRACK A JOKE
21 Measure lines for the Muslim dignitary (4) EMIR
24 Game bird (5) NODDY
25 Greek girl, not I, reproduced degree (9) GRADATION
26 Alter the shape of engineer's cast (7)REMODEL
27 Left in moorland in good condition (6)HEALTH
28 Pronounced drop in rapport (4) SYNC
29 Apprehending not cold but hot incubator activity (8) HATCHING

DOWN
2 Send millions lost in passage (7) TRANSIT
3 Observe it isn't solid water (6) NOTICE
4 Jayaram's a leaning towards the Hindu reform movement (4,5) ARYA SAMAJ
5 It is dismal to be down in them (5) DUMPS
7 He was unbound at the end of his performance (7)HOUDINI
8 Examine Bill - by no means soft - one showing manly stuff (12) TESTOSTERONE
11 Set of directions for fixing price at end of sale (6) RECIPE
12 Most recent: SR away from points of agitation (5,7) STORM CENTRES
17 Admire a photograph quickly and enthusiastically (4,1,4) LIKE A SHOT
18 Approved knocked-out head moving up (6) OKAYED
20 Belly's turning - bad sign of things to come (7) ABDOMEN
22 Wet medical officer to pay attention - learner's gone! (7) MOISTEN
23 The French money laid out for hood (6) CALASH
25 Lug around couch heartlessly in ravine (5) GULCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

10 Nobility right in French guerilla force (7)MARQUIS

:clap::clap::clap: Quite interesting!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Tear apart salesman coming back with sketching material (3,5) ART PAPER
5 Extra amount to a dearie for a long scarf (6)
9 University official is in favour of Congress leader's eminence (7) PROCTOR
10 One held underwear with mark inside (7)
11 Besides, that heron's shaking (5,4) OTHER THAN
12 One that turns either way (5)
13 Am going round the man in polite interruption (4) AHEM
14 “Shiver ___ ___, shiver my soul” (2,7)
17 The kind of lens to capture worker abandoning pachyderm in toto (9)
19 Weaponry from a foreign liner (4)
23 Sticker showy in the extreme and cheap-looking (5)
24 Philosopher mixes up Heinz sect (9)
25 They rate good darers becoming lax (7)
26 One beginning to loath insurance company — it's wrong (7)
27 Cheek feature of old Hindi actor (6)
28 Advocates for top of political heads (8)

DOWN
1 A couple of pages on royal cricket ground to get sanction (8)
2 You once caught mythical bird's foot (7)
3 Sweet course moves faster! (6)
4 Possessions that you can’t have in heaven (7,6)
6 Mark fashionable writer (8)
7 Glib talk about Labour leader's old record (7)
8 Unnamed folks hoarded gold — that's the speculation (6)
10 Indication of a hundi theft? (4,2,3,4)
15 Feeling quite fit? OK! (4,4)
16 Like the finest, so put up fire-proof material (8)
18 Cry over former partner's demand (7)
20 Get about the bike again and conduct a salvage operation (7)
21 Put on, good man looked older (6)
22 A zeal effused with a flowering shrub (6)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11097/article6059268.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Tear apart salesman coming back with sketching material (3,5) ART PAPER
5 Extra amount to a dearie for a long scarf (6)
9 University official is in favour of Congress leader's eminence (7) PROCTOR
10 One held underwear with mark inside (7)
11 Besides, that heron's shaking (5,4) OTHER THAN
12 One that turns either way (5)ROTOR
13 Am going round the man in polite interruption (4) AHEM
14 “Shiver ___ ___, shiver my soul” (2,7)
17 The kind of lens to capture worker abandoning pachyderm in toto (9)
19 Weaponry from a foreign liner (4)
23 Sticker showy in the extreme and cheap-looking (5)
24 Philosopher mixes up Heinz sect (9)
25 They rate good darers becoming lax (7)
26 One beginning to loath insurance company — it's wrong (7)ILLICIT
27 Cheek feature of old Hindi actor (6)
28 Advocates for top of political heads (8)

DOWN
1 A couple of pages on royal cricket ground to get sanction (8)APPROVAL
2 You once caught mythical bird's foot (7)
3 Sweet course moves faster! (6)
4 Possessions that you can’t have in heaven (7,6)
6 Mark fashionable writer (8)
7 Glib talk about Labour leader's old record (7)
8 Unnamed folks hoarded gold — that's the speculation (6)
10 Indication of a hundi theft? (4,2,3,4)
15 Feeling quite fit? OK! (4,4)
16 Like the finest, so put up fire-proof material (8)ASBESTOS
18 Cry over former partner's demand (7)
20 Get about the bike again and conduct a salvage operation (7)
21 Put on, good man looked older (6)
22 A zeal effused with a flowering shrub (6)

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Tear apart salesman coming back with sketching material (3,5) ART PAPER
5 Extra amount to a dearie for a long scarf (6)
9 University official is in favour of Congress leader's eminence (7) PROCTOR
10 One held underwear with mark inside (7)
11 Besides, that heron's shaking (5,4) OTHER THAN
12 One that turns either way (5)ROTOR
13 Am going round the man in polite interruption (4) AHEM
14 “Shiver ___ ___, shiver my soul” (2,7)
17 The kind of lens to capture worker abandoning pachyderm in toto (9) TELEPHOTO
19 Weaponry from a foreign liner (4)
23 Sticker showy in the extreme and cheap-looking (5)
24 Philosopher mixes up Heinz sect (9)
25 They rate good darers becoming lax (7)
26 One beginning to loath insurance company — it's wrong (7)ILLICIT
27 Cheek feature of old Hindi actor (6)
28 Advocates for top of political heads (8)

DOWN
1 A couple of pages on royal cricket ground to get sanction (8)APPROVAL
2 You once caught mythical bird's foot (7)
3 Sweet course moves faster! (6)
4 Possessions that you can’t have in heaven (7,6) EARTHLY THINGS
6 Mark fashionable writer (8)
7 Glib talk about Labour leader's old record (7)
8 Unnamed folks hoarded gold — that's the speculation (6)
10 Indication of a hundi theft? (4,2,3,4)
15 Feeling quite fit? OK! (4,4) VERY WELL
16 Like the finest, so put up fire-proof material (8)ASBESTOS
18 Cry over former partner's demand (7)
20 Get about the bike again and conduct a salvage operation (7)
21 Put on, good man looked older (6) STAGED
22 A zeal effused with a flowering shrub (6)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Tear apart salesman coming back with sketching material (3,5) ART PAPER
5 Extra amount to a dearie for a long scarf (6)
9 University official is in favour of Congress leader's eminence (7) PROCTOR
10 One held underwear with mark inside (7)
11 Besides, that heron's shaking (5,4) OTHER THAN
12 One that turns either way (5)ROTOR
13 Am going round the man in polite interruption (4) AHEM
14 “Shiver ___ ___, shiver my soul” (2,7)
17 The kind of lens to capture worker abandoning pachyderm in toto (9) TELEPHOTO
19 Weaponry from a foreign liner (4)
23 Sticker showy in the extreme and cheap-looking (5)
24 Philosopher mixes up Heinz sect (9)
25 They rate good darers becoming lax (7) GRADERS
26 One beginning to loath insurance company — it's wrong (7)ILLICIT
27 Cheek feature of old Hindi actor (6) DIMPLE
28 Advocates for top of political heads (8) PLEADERS

DOWN
1 A couple of pages on royal cricket ground to get sanction (8)APPROVAL
2 You once caught mythical bird's foot (7)
3 Sweet course moves faster! (6)
4 Possessions that you can’t have in heaven (7,6) EARTHLY THINGS
6 Mark fashionable writer (8) INSCRIBE
7 Glib talk about Labour leader's old record (7)
8 Unnamed folks hoarded gold — that's the speculation (6)
10 Indication of a hundi theft? (4,2,3,4)
15 Feeling quite fit? OK! (4,4) VERY WELL
16 Like the finest, so put up fire-proof material (8)ASBESTOS
18 Cry over former partner's demand (7)
20 Get about the bike again and conduct a salvage operation (7)
21 Put on, good man looked older (6) STAGED
22 A zeal effused with a flowering shrub (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Tear apart salesman coming back with sketching material (3,5) ART PAPER
5 Extra amount to a dearie for a long scarf (6)TIPPET
9 University official is in favour of Congress leader's eminence (7) PROCTOR
10 One held underwear with mark inside (7)HOSTAGE
11 Besides, that heron's shaking (5,4) OTHER THAN
12 One that turns either way (5)ROTOR
13 Am going round the man in polite interruption (4) AHEM
14 “Shiver ___ ___, shiver my soul” (2,7)MY TIMBERS
17 The kind of lens to capture worker abandoning pachyderm in toto (9) TELEPHOTO
19 Weaponry from a foreign liner (4)ARMS
23 Sticker showy in the extreme and cheap-looking (5)TACKY
24 Philosopher mixes up Heinz sect (9)NEITZSCHE
25 They rate good darers becoming lax (7) GRADERS
26 One beginning to loath insurance company — it's wrong (7)ILLICIT
27 Cheek feature of old Hindi actor (6) DIMPLE
28 Advocates for top of political heads (8) PLEADERS

DOWN
1 A couple of pages on royal cricket ground to get sanction (8)APPROVAL
2 You once caught mythical bird's foot (7)TROCHEE
3 Sweet course moves faster! (6)AFTERS
4 Possessions that you can’t have in heaven (7,6) EARTHLY THINGS
6 Mark fashionable writer (8) INSCRIBE
7 Glib talk about Labour leader's old record (7)PLATTER
8 Unnamed folks hoarded gold — that's the speculation (6)THEORY
10 Indication of a hundi theft? (4,2,3,4)HAND IN THE TILL
15 Feeling quite fit? OK! (4,4) VERY WELL
16 Like the finest, so put up fire-proof material (8)ASBESTOS
18 Cry over former partner's demand (7)EXCLAIM
20 Get about the bike again and conduct a salvage operation (7)RECYCLE
21 Put on, good man looked older (6) STAGED
22 A zeal effused with a flowering shrub (6)AZALEA

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9)
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5)
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7)
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7)
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7)
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7)
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7)
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11063/article5927298.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)
DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7)
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7)
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7)
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5)
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9)
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7)
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9)
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9)
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5)
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5)
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7)
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5)
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)
5 Funny business service? (6)
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5) TITLE
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5) ADIEU
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7) OCEANIC
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5) COATI
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Diplomat secures ouster of premier spy (7)ATTACHE
5 Funny business service? (6)COMICS
9 Not cornered? Drinks for everyone! (5) ROUND
10 Go beyond collapsed cans in drift (9) TRANSCEND
11 Concession to that man overlooking second false argument (7) SOPHISM
12 Underwriter, fashionable and more certain (7)INSURER
13 Heading for championship (5) TITLE
14 Wicked endless sound made about a fire raging (9) NEFARIOUS
16 Assesses ties destroyed by agitated teams (9)ESTIMATES
19 Farewell to a god in France (5) ADIEU
21 Very big firm backing a nice revamping (7) OCEANIC
23 Bakery worker fluid about a place to skate (3,4)ICE RINK
24 Land of Hope? (9) RURITANIA
25 Nicaragua company stocks antidote to snakebite (5)GUACO
26 Outer limits drawn back on church soil (6)SMIRCH
27 Boy possessing drive becomes doctor (7)SURGEON

DOWN
1 How chess players move the men (6-3-5) ACROSS THE BOARD
2 Proclaim Russian politician will be in Vietnamese festival (7)TRUMPET
3 Footloose bed I need to rummage for opium product (7)CODEINE
4 Foreign restaurant — Gridman's — has unusual taste about it (9) ESTAMINET
5 Fur on one tropical mammal (5) COATI
6 One ponders about one son being a maltreater (7)MISUSER
7 Goodbye, frankfurter! (7)CHEERIO
8 Speech not heard of why letter was not delivered (7,7) ADDRESS UNKNOWN
15 Lives fast, taking part in celebrations (9)FESTIVALS
17 The more unusual form of mathematical proposition (7) THEOREM
18 Day rest spoilt by ugly creature (7) MONSTER
19 Claim about tribal leaving nothing to retribution seeker (7) AVENGER
20 Act just like one friend swallowing the thing (7) IMITATE
22 Military head's hot? That's a certainty! (5) CINCH

:clap::clap::clap: Wonderful!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11032/article5783135.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)ABIDES
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)HAND DOWN
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)AGAINST THE GRAIN
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)TRASH-CANS
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 British accepts well-made-out denial about ship with two masts (8)BILANDER
5 Puzzle — new one inserted in extended game (6) ENIGMA
10 Most terrible glue — it's being replaced (7) UGLIEST
11 Touring around, Tamil leader is in part of the Parliament Buildings (7)ROTUNDA
12 Sailor switches side and stays (6)ABIDES
13 This funny fellow's overwhelming one — one from Corinth, perhaps (8)ISTHMIAN
15 Annoys horses (4) NAGS
16 Striker to indicate a tense moment on the court (5,5)MATCH POINT
18 Tool gets nutriments broken down (10) INSTRUMENT
20 Disapproval about learner's nonsense (4)BLAH
23 Heather describes expletive that causes hatred (8)LOATHING
24 Shawl Morgan noticed is tucked back (6)TONNAG
26 In-between, no engineer to turn and twist (7)ENTWINE
27 Widespread panic about one's fishpond (7)PISCINA
28 Shows indifference as son embraces redhead inside (6)SHRUGS
29 Pass on: “Worker on strike” (4,4)HAND DOWN
DOWN
1 Almost fight to get no-good villages to embrace top-class flowering plants (15)BOUGAINVILLAEAS
2 See a couple of students with gin-cocktail taking it easy (7)LOLLING
3 Required to be massaged, say (6)NEEDED
4 Each on way back has lunch (4)EATS
6 Election choice girl finds impossible (3,1,4)NOT A HOPE
7 Begging, I linger till I get some oil (7)GINGILI
8 Being opposed to wheat, say, is out of character (7,3,5)AGAINST THE GRAIN
9 Han's carts transported refuse holders (5-4)TRASH-CANS
14 Inclined towards violence, with no good thoughts (3-6)BAD-MINDED
17 Part of building feature from clever circle (4,4)ARCH RING
19 Spread is Supreme Court's rare treat (7)SCATTER
21 With Leonard, I got rash — “freckles”, actually (7)LENTIGO
22 Put up with head office being milked (6)HOUSED
25 Teetotallers' group admits very soft father in south India (4)APPA

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11)
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6)

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4)
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11065/article5935512.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11)
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6)

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4)
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11) IMPORTANTLY
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)
20 Play solo in the European city (4)
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)AMATEUR
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6) CRASH-LANDED

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4) TENNIS BALL
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)
22 Clean shave (6)
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Party Milton formed is significantly... (11) IMPORTANTLY
9 ... opposed to profits getting invested in Austria (7)AGAINST
10 Lean monarch kicks horse out in American scramble (6) SKINNY
11 Added a minor role (5)EXTRA
12 In order to claim pie, tycoon may show some irreverence (7)IMPIETY
15 Bicker with the former bridge player moving to the front (4)SPAT
16 Native of Iran with nine lives? (7,3)PERSIAN CAT
18 Mackintosh holder found in the auditor's animal shelter by the aircraft shed reportedly (4,6)COAT HANGER
20 Play solo in the European city (4)OSLO
23 Mark returns to embrace the French without a shirt... (7)TOPLESS
24 ... bringing half of the French brandy found outside Oregon hill station (5)COORG
26 Henry admitted to sorting mails in a hill station (6)SHIMLA
27 Enthusiast modifying armature to remove resistance (7)AMATEUR
28 Bewildered Chandler sad when downed in a rough manner (5-6) CRASH-LANDED

DOWN
2 Greek character and Pole campaigned around a hill station (6) MUNNAR
3 Uproot yellow birch trees partially in the hill station (4)OOTY
4 Employer's request is part of the sorted out matters (10) TASKMASTER
5 Brazilian port accommodates one with nickel from a hill station (8)NAINITAL
6 Mad Mark, we hear, is after a Roman goddess (7)LUNATIC
7 Kitbag of the journalist covering wild raves (9) HAVERSACK
8 Brings up issue surrounding worker's religious chant (6)MANTRA
13 A racket might send it over the net (6,4) TENNIS BALL
14 Bully with potent weapon (6-3)STRONG-ARM
17 As an example, protects Mala upset by a part of the brain (8)THALAMUS
19 Second one to desert antihero by mistake (7)ANOTHER
21 Maratha chief removes model of Dracula author for a tobacco user (6)SMOKER
22 Clean shave (6)SCRAPE
25 Patch to fade after vitamin E is leached out (4)DARN

:clap::clap::clap: Cool trip to hill stations!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3)
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5)
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4)
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6)
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9)
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3)
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12)
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6)
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9) ELABORATE
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3) PHEASANTS EYE
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12) MICHELANELO
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6) TIN-OPENER
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)
17 Negligence round embassy (8)
19 Station American in English college (6)
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One may get bitter if one is used (4,4) BEER PUMP
5 Mischievous member - is husband following one? (6)IMPISH
9 Outstanding performer, girl in plant ignoring us (5,3) CLASS ACT
10 Son appearing in club concert (6)UNISON
12 Country producing whisky, Africa’s first (5) MALTA
13 Complex lecture by the Spanish sailor (9) ELABORATE
14 Country folk look round hydrogen plant (9,3) PHEASANTS EYE
18 Shared views in popular stadium (6,6)COMMON GROUND
21 Airman up for trial? (4,5)TEST PILOT
23 Friend describing university to a girl (5)PAULA
24 Young cow provided that in here somehow (6)HEIFER
25 To better score is excellent(3-5)TOP-NOTCH
26 Piece of classical music from Brahms on at arena(6)SONATA
27 Charm one’s way in? (8)ENTRANCE

DOWN
1 Grow into suit (6) BECOME
2 Make possible arrest, breaking Helen’s heart (6) ENABLE
3 Nut, as I chop it, changes shape (9) PISTACHIO
4 Famous sculptor I challenge, unwisely, in Missouri (12) MICHELANELO
6 Fruit - piece to be consumed (5)MANGO
7 Decidedly trendy black suit (2,6)IN SPADES
8 Impeded female deer, wild deer (8)HINDERED
11 Fashionable sophisticate, but not a woman, surprisingly (3,5,4) MAN ABOUT TOWN
15 Loaf of bread, key kitchen item? (3-6) TIN-OPENER
16 Female’s stretching across bed with cold drinks (8)SCOTCHES
17 Negligence round embassy (8)OMISSION
19 Station American in English college (6)EUSTON
20 Ms du Maurier had pen repaired? (6) DAPHNE
22 Gather fuel around lake (5)PLEAT

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10)
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8)
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5)
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9)
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)
DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8)
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8)
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2)
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11066/article5939122.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10)
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5)
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)
DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8)
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2)
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6)
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7)
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6)
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7)
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6)
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7) BIKANER
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6) JAIPUR
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7) VERANDA
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6) MYSORE
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
7 Reversing technique linked to vehicle essential for an erstwhile princely state (10) TRAVANCORE
9 Noose with the bridge player missing after student steps back further (4)ALSO
10 Rains let out the offal (8) ENTRAILS
11 White correcting fluid found in spot marked for king's ale (6)TIPPEX
12 Removed rib wasting away in an anthill (5) MOUND
13 Improve the remote Ali designed (9) MELIORATE
14 Miffed banker employing one from an erstwhile princely state (7) BIKANER
17 Hold influence (7)POSSESS
20 Small box for cooking vessel draws attention (9)SPOTLIGHT
22 Bad time for a batsman? (5)SLUMP
25 Support son moving out of an erstwhile princely state (6)INDORE
26 Reprimand the bridge opponents going behind the church with wine (8)CHASTISE
27 Part of the tomato plant is on the roof (4)ATOP
28 Erstwhile state's saints take in the atmosphere with a playful thar (10)SAURASHTRA

DOWN
1 Newton's gone up with the elementary particle quickly (6) PRONTO
2 Elected with support from the south Asian country (5)INDIA
3 Animal farm alarm? (7)ROOSTER
4 Auditor's restored bush to reportedly identify an elementary particle (8)NEUTRINO
5 Trouble imprisoning one with plutonium in the state capital (6) JAIPUR
6 Carcinogenic fireproofing with arsenic and beryllium upsets drunkards (8) ASBESTOS
8 Silver and arsenic concealed in gallery (7) VERANDA
15 Contaminant in river to be removed by new leader with licence (8) IMPUNITY
16 Greek letter penned by cook sleepy with a nervous disorder (8)EPILEPSY
18 Leo discarded photocells rendered unfit by a bit of discolouration (7)SPLOTCH
19 Annoyed interjection at getting prize out for the examination (5-2) CHECK-UP
21 Parades with the military units (6)TROOPS
23 First person to embrace rosy revolutionary in an Indian city (6) MYSORE
24 Radical listener's stall with East Indian timber (5)BASAL

:clap::clap::clap: Touring princely states!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6)
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8)
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5)
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6)
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6)
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5)
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6)
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5)
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11067/article5941980.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6)
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8)
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5)HEAVE
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6)
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6)OCULAR
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5)EGG SALAD
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6)RANSOM
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

DOWN
2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5)
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Made a duck/0 perhaps (11) ABBREVIATED
9 Antelope seen regularly in field, grazin' (6) NILGAI
10 Cast coat off in a detached manner (8) STACCATO
11 Lift up to sky briefly (5) HEAVE
12 Old Times article penned about one Englishman (7)
13 Forces bandages around wound essentially (8)
15 A number of XXXL rolls (6) EIGHTY
16 Given to joking when judge is out of sight (6) OCULAR
18 Mobile library carried hardback with coarse humour (8)
20 Fizzy cola, popular drink (7)
21 Has a crash crushed bones? (5)
22 Urges boy to eat a healthy dish (3,5) EGG SALAD
23 Payment for freedom managed like this with money (6) RANSOM
24 It helps scripted characters make a good impression (6,5) CARBON PAPER

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2 VIP beaming stupidly (3-4)
3 Say raze and build (5) RAISE
4 Sticky British noblemen axed National Trust (7)
5 Rocky Balboa, wet and in a weakened state (2,1,3,3)
6 Pretty female leaves an impression (7)
7 Sort of tutorage which is free (7,6) WITHOUT CHARGE
8 Burst and tore as one keeping fit (5,2,6) STAND TO REASON
14 Second outing by staff to a barely pleasing place (5,4)
17 Grasshopper from a specific place, middle of Utah? (7)
18 Enlisted in training held by a French sculptor (5,2)
19 Sanction insurers so divested of capital (7)
21 Went round windy southern country (5)