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

[deepakgita]

Somebody please 'kick start'.........
:pink:

[pammechchu]

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

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

[pammechchu]

It did, Col., .... Thanks

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

[Russellbew]

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

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

[Russellbew]

Col. Sir,
You are tempting me to change my signature ;)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Col. Sir,
You are tempting me to change my signature ;)
Why?:roll: BTW, please check after posting your answers if the previous poster's answers are included!!!

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

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

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Strangely, See inner fury misdirected (6)
4 Beading of silver in starry environs (8)
10 Material man, first take note (9)
11 Saying man follows one God (in Latin) (5)
12 Singlet used to shine (7)
13 Show two workers (7)
14 Not hard to cross river with a pole, for example (5)
15 Fish on top of a menu for the perfectionist (8)
18 Ship well inside the channel (8)
20 May be mousetrap on a flat ground (5)
23 Comeback with funny old priest (7) RIPOSTE
25 Her report on the whole thing (7)
26 An issue about never-ending crime (5)
27 Land here to redo works in a capital city (9)
28 Dampen subject of recent medical research (4,4)
29 Diamond shaped gallery's not large (6)

Down
1 Fascinating to know England is getting old (8)
2 Bigger or more independent, perhaps (7)
3 His plight at sea with the beacon (9) LIGHTSHIP
5 Runners set off — people without work mix some drinks (14)
6 Regretting the absence of law in the judgement (5) RUING
7 Instruments to place it in sugar solution (7) GUITARS
8 Stops militants fighting, sacks worker (6)
9 Agent in hit list turns unpleasant in the end (5,2,3,4)
16 Spooner's horse is numero uno — he can follow one from a distance (3,6)
17 Frenchman chases criminals — it could be life threatening (8)
19 Logjam that is keeping our representatives crowding around thus (7)
21 A group's on my subject (7)
22 Is apprehensive about excluding fathers (6)
24 Appreciation cut short due to noise (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10944/article5406475.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Strangely, See inner fury misdirected (6)
4 Beading of silver in starry environs (8)
10 Material man, first take note (9)
11 Saying man follows one God (in Latin) (5) IDIOM
12 Singlet used to shine (7) GLISTEN
13 Show two workers (7)
14 Not hard to cross river with a pole, for example (5) NORTH
15 Fish on top of a menu for the perfectionist (8)
18 Ship well inside the channel (8)
20 May be mousetrap on a flat ground (5)
23 Comeback with funny old priest (7) RIPOSTE
25 Her report on the whole thing (7)
26 An issue about never-ending crime (5)
27 Land here to redo works in a capital city (9)
28 Dampen subject of recent medical research (4,4)
29 Diamond shaped gallery's not large (6)

Down
1 Fascinating to know England is getting old (8) ENGAGING
2 Bigger or more independent, perhaps (7)
3 His plight at sea with the beacon (9) LIGHTSHIP
5 Runners set off — people without work mix some drinks (14)
6 Regretting the absence of law in the judgement (5) RUING
7 Instruments to place it in sugar solution (7) GUITARS
8 Stops militants fighting, sacks worker (6)
9 Agent in hit list turns unpleasant in the end (5,2,3,4)
16 Spooner's horse is numero uno — he can follow one from a distance (3,6)
17 Frenchman chases criminals — it could be life threatening (8)
19 Logjam that is keeping our representatives crowding around thus (7)
21 A group's on my subject (7)
22 Is apprehensive about excluding fathers (6)
24 Appreciation cut short due to noise (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Strangely, See inner fury misdirected (6)
4 Beading of silver in starry environs (8)
10 Material man, first take note (9)
11 Saying man follows one God (in Latin) (5) IDIOM
12 Singlet used to shine (7) GLISTEN
13 Show two workers (7)PAGEANT
14 Not hard to cross river with a pole, for example (5) NORTH
15 Fish on top of a menu for the perfectionist (8)IDEALIST
18 Ship well inside the channel (8)
20 May be mousetrap on a flat ground (5)
23 Comeback with funny old priest (7) RIPOSTE
25 Her report on the whole thing (7)
26 An issue about never-ending crime (5)ARSON
27 Land here to redo works in a capital city (9)
28 Dampen subject of recent medical research (4,4)
29 Diamond shaped gallery's not large (6)

Down
1 Fascinating to know England is getting old (8) ENGAGING
2 Bigger or more independent, perhaps (7)
3 His plight at sea with the beacon (9) LIGHTSHIP
5 Runners set off — people without work mix some drinks (14)
6 Regretting the absence of law in the judgement (5) RUING
7 Instruments to place it in sugar solution (7) GUITARS
8 Stops militants fighting, sacks worker (6)
9 Agent in hit list turns unpleasant in the end (5,2,3,4)
16 Spooner's horse is numero uno — he can follow one from a distance (3,6)
17 Frenchman chases criminals — it could be life threatening (8)
19 Logjam that is keeping our representatives crowding around thus (7)
21 A group's on my subject (7)
22 Is apprehensive about excluding fathers (6)DREADS
24 Appreciation cut short due to noise (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Strangely, See inner fury misdirected (6)
4 Beading of silver in starry environs (8) ASTRAGAL
10 Material man, first take note (9)
11 Saying man follows one God (in Latin) (5) IDIOM
12 Singlet used to shine (7) GLISTEN
13 Show two workers (7)PAGEANT
14 Not hard to cross river with a pole, for example (5) NORTH
15 Fish on top of a menu for the perfectionist (8)IDEALIST
18 Ship well inside the channel (8)
20 May be mousetrap on a flat ground (5)
23 Comeback with funny old priest (7) RIPOSTE
25 Her report on the whole thing (7)
26 An issue about never-ending crime (5)ARSON
27 Land here to redo works in a capital city (9)
28 Dampen subject of recent medical research (4,4)
29 Diamond shaped gallery's not large (6)

Down
1 Fascinating to know England is getting old (8) ENGAGING
2 Bigger or more independent, perhaps (7)
3 His plight at sea with the beacon (9) LIGHTSHIP
5 Runners set off — people without work mix some drinks (14)
6 Regretting the absence of law in the judgement (5) RUING
7 Instruments to place it in sugar solution (7) GUITARS
8 Stops militants fighting, sacks worker (6) LIMITS
9 Agent in hit list turns unpleasant in the end (5,2,3,4)
16 Spooner's horse is numero uno — he can follow one from a distance (3,6)
17 Frenchman chases criminals — it could be life threatening (8)
19 Logjam that is keeping our representatives crowding around thus (7) IMPASSE
21 A group's on my subject (7) ANATOMY
22 Is apprehensive about excluding fathers (6)DREADS
24 Appreciation cut short due to noise (5)

[Russellbew]

Hi Ma'am,
Yesterday when I visited the hub there were only two posts. I filled in my answers & tried to post it, but I could not do due to some problem .By the time I posted it , I saw your post with some more answers , tried to edit my post , but the same problem occurred .

[pavalamani pragasam]

Hi Ma'am,
Yesterday when I visited the hub there were only two posts. I filled in my answers & tried to post it, but I could not do due to some problem .By the time I posted it , I saw your post with some more answers , tried to edit my post , but the same problem occurred .
Ok, no problem, Lakshmi. I thought you didn't notice. Sorry.

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Strangely, See inner fury misdirected (6)EERILY
4 Beading of silver in starry environs (8) ASTRAGAL
10 Material man, first take note (9)GEORGETTE
11 Saying man follows one God (in Latin) (5) IDIOM
12 Singlet used to shine (7) GLISTEN
13 Show two workers (7)PAGEANT
14 Not hard to cross river with a pole, for example (5) NORTH
15 Fish on top of a menu for the perfectionist (8)IDEALIST
18 Ship well inside the channel (8)DISPATCH
20 May be mousetrap on a flat ground (5)PLAYA
23 Comeback with funny old priest (7) RIPOSTE
25 Her report on the whole thing (7)SHEBANG
26 An issue about never-ending crime (5)ARSON
27 Land here to redo works in a capital city (9)AERODROME
28 Dampen subject of recent medical research (4,4)STEM CELL
29 Diamond shaped gallery's not large (6)ARGYLE

Down
1 Fascinating to know England is getting old (8) ENGAGING
2 Bigger or more independent, perhaps (7)ROOMIER
3 His plight at sea with the beacon (9) LIGHTSHIP
5 Runners set off — people without work mix some drinks (14)STEEPLECHASERS
6 Regretting the absence of law in the judgement (5) RUING
7 Instruments to place it in sugar solution (7) GUITARS
8 Stops militants fighting, sacks worker (6) LIMITS
9 Agent in hit list turns unpleasant in the end (5,2,3,4)STING IN THE TAIL
16 Spooner's horse is numero uno — he can follow one from a distance (3,6)LIP READER
17 Frenchman chases criminals — it could be life threatening (8)GANGRENE
19 Logjam that is keeping our representatives crowding around thus (7) [B]IMPASSE[B]
21 A group's on my subject (7) ANATOMY
22 Is apprehensive about excluding fathers (6)DREADS
24 Appreciation cut short due to noise (5)SONIC

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

[Russellbew]

No problem Ma'am :)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Front man whole number precede (10)
6 Ornamental case used in piqué tuition (4)
10 Get rid of member bringing gun (7)
11 Punishment - type man dished out (7)
12 Fruit, choice by London station (8,4)
15 Endless disease in horses makes one reel (7)
16 A salary and gratuity aboard ship (7)
17 Hold-up, unfortunately, behind start of race for reindeer (7)
19 Complete one’s training in shop as souter (4,3)
20 Children’s author’s wife brought in fresh éclairs and burger bun (5,7)
23 Item of clothing found in untidy manger by second of stalls (7)
24 Beginning, briefly, to frame American and Japanese art (7)
25 Reckless prang, not chauffeur’s first (4)
26 Put in jeopardy as grenade exploded next to border (10)

Down
1 Female provided with English flute (4)
2 Origin of Danger Mouse (4)
3 Berkshire university – good girls may wear these during tutorials (7,7)
4 Rodent in middle of the stream, swimming (7)
5 Has an ambitious plan when shown round tower (7)
7 Artist’s subject, unhappy little chappie (3,4,3) THE BLUE BOY
8 Secret involving one dead cow (10) INTIMIDATE
9 Dodgy business practice that began in ancient Egypt? (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Expert on houses? (10) ASTROOGER
14 Crooked undertakings causing one to argue (5,5)
18 Number, following try, cheer (7)
19 This’ll support climbers galore, scrambling under pressure (7)
21 Pretty fine tune (4)
22 Impulsive dramatist? Sounds like it (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2809/article6426476.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Front man whole number precede (10)
6 Ornamental case used in piqué tuition (4) ETUI
10 Get rid of member bringing gun (7)
11 Punishment - type man dished out (7)
12 Fruit, choice by London station (8,4)
15 Endless disease in horses makes one reel (7)
16 A salary and gratuity aboard ship (7) STIPEND
17 Hold-up, unfortunately, behind start of race for reindeer (7)
19 Complete one’s training in shop as souter (4,3) PASS OUT
20 Children’s author’s wife brought in fresh éclairs and burger bun (5,7)
23 Item of clothing found in untidy manger by second of stalls (7) GARMENT
24 Beginning, briefly, to frame American and Japanese art (7)
25 Reckless prang, not chauffeur’s first (4)
26 Put in jeopardy as grenade exploded next to border (10)

Down
1 Female provided with English flute (4)
2 Origin of Danger Mouse (4)
3 Berkshire university – good girls may wear these during tutorials (7,7)
4 Rodent in middle of the stream, swimming (7)
5 Has an ambitious plan when shown round tower (7)
7 Artist’s subject, unhappy little chappie (3,4,3) THE BLUE BOY
8 Secret involving one dead cow (10) INTIMIDATE
9 Dodgy business practice that began in ancient Egypt? (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Expert on houses? (10) ASTROOGER
14 Crooked undertakings causing one to argue (5,5)
18 Number, following try, cheer (7)
19 This’ll support climbers galore, scrambling under pressure (7)
21 Pretty fine tune (4)
22 Impulsive dramatist? Sounds like it (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Front man whole number precede (10)
6 Ornamental case used in piqué tuition (4) ETUI
10 Get rid of member bringing gun (7)
11 Punishment - type man dished out (7)
12 Fruit, choice by London station (8,4)
15 Endless disease in horses makes one reel (7)
16 A salary and gratuity aboard ship (7) STIPEND
17 Hold-up, unfortunately, behind start of race for reindeer (7)
19 Complete one’s training in shop as souter (4,3) PASS OUT
20 Children’s author’s wife brought in fresh éclairs and burger bun (5,7)
23 Item of clothing found in untidy manger by second of stalls (7) GARMENT
24 Beginning, briefly, to frame American and Japanese art (7)
25 Reckless prang, not chauffeur’s first (4)
26 Put in jeopardy as grenade exploded next to border (10)ENDANGERED

Down
1 Female provided with English flute (4)
2 Origin of Danger Mouse (4)
3 Berkshire university – good girls may wear these during tutorials (7,7)
4 Rodent in middle of the stream, swimming (7)
5 Has an ambitious plan when shown round tower (7)ASPIRES
7 Artist’s subject, unhappy little chappie (3,4,3) THE BLUE BOY
8 Secret involving one dead cow (10) INTIMIDATE
9 Dodgy business practice that began in ancient Egypt? (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Expert on houses? (10) ASTROLOGER
14 Crooked undertakings causing one to argue (5,5)CROSS WORDS
18 Number, following try, cheer (7)
19 This’ll support climbers galore, scrambling under pressure (7)
21 Pretty fine tune (4)FAIR
22 Impulsive dramatist? Sounds like it (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Front man whole number precede (10)FIGUREHEAD
6 Ornamental case used in piqué tuition (4) ETUI
10 Get rid of member bringing gun (7)FIREARM
11 Punishment - type man dished out (7)PAYMENT
12 Fruit, choice by London station (8,4)VICTORIA PLUM
15 Endless disease in horses makes one reel (7)STAGGER
16 A salary and gratuity aboard ship (7) STIPEND
17 Hold-up, unfortunately, behind start of race for reindeer (7)RUDOLPH
19 Complete one’s training in shop as souter (4,3) PASS OUT
20 Children’s author’s wife brought in fresh éclairs and burger bun (5,7)LEWIS CARROLL
23 Item of clothing found in untidy manger by second of stalls (7) GARMENT
24 Beginning, briefly, to frame American and Japanese art (7)ORIGAMI
25 Reckless prang, not chauffeur’s first (4)RASH
26 Put in jeopardy as grenade exploded next to border (10)ENDANGERED

Down
1 Female provided with English flute (4)FIFE
2 Origin of Danger Mouse (4)GERM
3 Berkshire university – good girls may wear these during tutorials (7,7)READING GLASSES
4 Rodent in middle of the stream, swimming (7)HAMSTER
5 Has an ambitious plan when shown round tower (7)ASPIRES
7 Artist’s subject, unhappy little chappie (3,4,3) THE BLUE BOY
8 Secret involving one dead cow (10) INTIMIDATE
9 Dodgy business practice that began in ancient Egypt? (7,7) PYRAMID SELLING
13 Expert on houses? (10) ASTROLOGER
14 Crooked undertakings causing one to argue (5,5)CROSS WORDS
18 Number, following try, cheer (7)HEARTEN
19 This’ll support climbers galore, scrambling under pressure (7)PERGOLA
21 Pretty fine tune (4)FAIR
22 Impulsive dramatist? Sounds like it (4)WILD

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8)
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5)
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7)
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)
14 Caught by hand to go up (5)
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)
19 An island drink (9)
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5)
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5)
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6)

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5)
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9)
5 Anorexic nude female model (5)
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)
7 Private meal, no starter (5)
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9)
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9)
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7)
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)
24 What you hear by turning (5)
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11194/article6422518.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8)
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5)
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7)
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)
14 Caught by hand to go up (5) CLIMB
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)
19 An island drink (9)
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5)
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5)
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6)

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5) OPERA
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9) DAINTIEST
5 Anorexic nude female model (5)
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)
7 Private meal, no starter (5)
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9)
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9) BRAINWASH
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7)
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)
24 What you hear by turning (5)
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8) SECOND GUESSING
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5)
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7)
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)
14 Caught by hand to go up (5) CLIMB
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)
19 An island drink (9)
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5)
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5) LAID ASIDE
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6) NORTHERN LIGHTS

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5) OPERA
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9) DAINTIEST
5 Anorexic nude female model (5)
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)
7 Private meal, no starter (5)
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9)
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9) BRAINWASH
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7) MAUDLIN
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)
24 What you hear by turning (5)
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8) SECOND GUESSING
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5) OVULE
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7) ADAMANT
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)
14 Caught by hand to go up (5) CLIMB
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)
19 An island drink (9)
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5) DREAM
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5) LAID ASIDE
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6) NORTHERN LIGHTS

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5) OPERA
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9) DAINTIEST
5 Anorexic nude female model (5) UNFED
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)
7 Private meal, no starter (5)
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9)
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9) BRAINWASH
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7) MAUDLIN
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)
24 What you hear by turning (5)
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8) SECOND GUESSING
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5) OVULE
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7) ADAMANT
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)
14 Caught by hand to go up (5) CLIMB
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)
19 An island drink (9)
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5) DREAM
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)UP TO NOW
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)ENTICED
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5) LAID ASIDE
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6) NORTHERN LIGHTS

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)EDUCATION
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5) OPERA
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9) DAINTIEST
5 Anorexic nude female model (5) UNFED
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)
7 Private meal, no starter (5)
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9) BRAINWASH
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9)
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7) MAUDLIN
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)
24 What you hear by turning (5)
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)THONG

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Back to speculating and criticising (6,8) SECOND GUESSING
10 Unfertilised seed spreading universal love (5) OVULE
11 Hotel chimney's inside this French lobby (9)INFLUENCE
12 Firm rejection from Vietnam — a daily occurrence (7) ADAMANT
13 Removes antlers on herds, perhaps (7)DEHORNS
14 Caught by hand to go up (5) CLIMB
16 Send contents on desk to interview (9)ENCOUNTER
19 An island drink (9)MANHATTAN
20 Andre, a man with ambition (5) DREAM
22 So far a state rebuilt old town (2,2,3)UP TO NOW
25 Sweetheart seen rejecting love when seduced (7)ENTICED
27 Saved to help ladies moving outside (4,5) LAID ASIDE
28 'No man is an island' — including this subject (5)OMANI
29 Ron's back in the navy, finds slight variation in a natural phenomenon (8,6) NORTHERN LIGHTS

Down
2 Learning institute — one managed to rope in old money (9)EDUCATION
3 After work, time for some entertainment (5) OPERA
4 Play test, India is the most exquisite (9) DAINTIEST
5 Anorexic nude female model (5) UNFED
6 Endless alcoholic caper, note with bribe money (5,4)SLUSH FUND
7 Private meal, no starter (5)INNER
8 Gang member goes off, agrees to end war (7)GREASER
9 A diversified thing about a law giver (6)MOSAIC
15 Thinker was hard to indoctrinate (9) BRAINWASH
17 Charlie's gone away with fishing gear to get fish (6,3)CONGER EEL
18 Ditch a soldier say, for being vigorous (9)TRENCHANT
19 Crazy to accept university short course? Just sentimental (7) MAUDLIN
21 Old magazine gets free capital (6)MADRID
23 He endeavours to be right in step (5)TRIER
24 What you hear by turning (5)WHIRR
26 Strip before it changes heart (5)THONG

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

[deepakgita]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5)
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8)
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7)
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4)
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7)
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11)
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7)
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7)
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5)
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4)
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4)
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6)
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7)
9 A portal of stone (5)
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)
17 Bond with staff (5)
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6)
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11165/article6321014.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5)
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8) ESTIMATE
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7) MICHAEL HOLDING
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4)
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7)
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11)
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7)
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7)
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5)
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4)
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4)
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6) GAMBIT
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7) MALAISE
9 A portal of stone (5)
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)
17 Bond with staff (5)
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6)
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5)
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8) ESTIMATE
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7) MICHAEL HOLDING
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4)
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7) MAILLOT
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11) ENHANCEMENT
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7) TAPIOCA
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7) SINGLET
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5)
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4)
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4)
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6) GAMBIT
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7) MALAISE
9 A portal of stone (5)
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)
17 Bond with staff (5)
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6)
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5)GNOME
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8) ESTIMATE
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7) MICHAEL HOLDING
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4)
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7) MAILLOT
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11) ENHANCEMENT
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7) TAPIOCA
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7) SINGLET
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5)
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4)ITCH
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4)AT WILL
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6) GAMBIT
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7) MALAISE
9 A portal of stone (5)AGATE
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)
17 Bond with staff (5)
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6)
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5) GNOME
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8) ESTIMATE
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7) MICHAEL HOLDING
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4) ICE-COLD
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7) MAILLOT
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11) ENHANCEMENT
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7) TAPIOCA
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7) SINGLET
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5) ABYSS
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4) ITCH
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4) AT WILL
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6) GAMBIT
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7) MALAISE
9 A portal of stone (5) AGATE
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)
17 Bond with staff (5) STICK
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6) OTITIS
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 His evil designs gone awry with millions invested... (5) GNOME
7 ...reckon the property's about one million (8) ESTIMATE
10 & 11 ac. WI bowler Hall’s coming, hide bats (7,7) MICHAEL HOLDING
12 I berate upon hearing it's frozen (3- 4) ICE-COLD
13 Swimwear? You get plenty by post (7) MAILLOT
14 Can he with ten men make improvement? (11) ENHANCEMENT
19 A tropical storm washes away sides exposing powdered root (7) TAPIOCA
21 A shirt could be worn over it (7) SINGLET
23 Admitted topic at a language school, perhaps (7)SINGLET
25 Booth capturing? A politician may be the one caught (7)CATALAN
26 Take over shortly to work with you in German capital (8)KATMANDU
27 Sailor — Yankee on board 'The Netherlands' (5) ABYSS
Down
1 It's hard to study an island (8)CONCRETE
2 Maybe elongated, but endlessly smooth (6)LEGATO
3 Ring a girl about party drug (10)BELLADONNA
4 Date abandoned with abandon, it's an irritation (4) ITCH
5 Whenever one pleases, gets a material (2,4) AT WILL
6 Ploy by doctor during walk (6) GAMBIT
8 Indonesia laments presence of a growing sense of discomfort (7) MALAISE
9 A portal of stone (5) AGATE
13 Pipe made flexible each summer (10)MEERSCHAUM
15 We in India have too much of it — but dismissing opponents in a game is tough (7)HOODLUM
16 Furniture model, no girls (8)TALLBOYS
17 Bond with staff (5) STICK
18 Complaint comes up, therefore swallows it twice (6) OTITIS
20 He is on the way to central bank in Kabul, say (6)PATHAN
22 Old raider took everyone over the ravine (6)NULLAH
24 Nobody found a short verse (4)NONE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10)
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5)
20 Content to have steady supply (4)
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8)
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6)
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5)
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2)

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5)
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)
5 Give profit or show the door (4)
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)
7 Steer clear of border (5)
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7)
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4)

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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10) GUILTINESS
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5) BROAD BEANS
20 Content to have steady supply (4)
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8)
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6)
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5) BUS STOPS
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2)

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5)
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)
5 Give profit or show the door (4)
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)
7 Steer clear of border (5)
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7)
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4) SLIP

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10) GUILTINESS
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5) BROAD BEANS
20 Content to have steady supply (4)
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8) METRICAL
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6) JERSEY
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5) BUS STOPS
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2) USED TO

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5)
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)
5 Give profit or show the door (4)
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)
7 Steer clear of border (5)
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7) FLANNEL
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4) SLIP

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)OFF-GUARD
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10) GUILTINESS
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5) BROAD BEANS
20 Content to have steady supply (4)
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8) METRICAL
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)TENDERLY
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6) JERSEY
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5) BUS STOPS
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2) USED TO

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5) IPSO FACTO
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)
5 Give profit or show the door (4)
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)
7 Steer clear of border (5)
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)TROUSER
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7) FLANNEL
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4) SLIP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)INSIST
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)OFF-GUARD
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10) GUILTINESS
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5) BROAD BEANS
20 Content to have steady supply (4)
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8) METRICAL
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)TENDERLY
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6) JERSEY
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5) BUS STOPS
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2) USED TO

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)SAILORS
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5) IPSO FACTO
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)TISSUE
5 Give profit or show the door (4)
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)ECONOMIC
7 Steer clear of border (5)
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)TROUSER
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7) FLANNEL
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4) SLIP

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Annoyed about history neglecting Ottoman leader (6)SHIRTY
4 Preoccupied with love session in bed (8)OBSESSED
9 Society exists amid international demand (6)INSIST
10 Communities of (no ordinary) fellow madmen (8)COLONIES
12 Sour warden with trousers down (3-5)OFF-GUARD
13 What's caught on without iodine? (6)GOITRE
15 Garment, if from California, could be part of papal vestment (4)SOCK
16 Complicity being involved in ugliest sin (10) GUILTINESS
19 Plants having extensive heads (5,5) BROAD BEANS
20 Content to have steady supply (4)VEST
23 Struck lightly, caught in a ploy — and run out! (6)TAPPED
25 In verses, came across moral teaching about essence of duality (8) METRICAL
27 Gently and extremely lovingly, pen a proposal at first (8)TENDERLY
28 Combed wool from a breed of cattle (6) JERSEY
29 Areas where public transport comes to a halt (3,5) BUS STOPS
30 At home with duo, set to play (4,2) USED TO

Down
1 Men like Jack Sparrow with appeal based on one's baseless stories (7)SAILORS
2 Imprisoning of police officers as well, as per reports thereby (4,5) IPSO FACTO
3 Brood over to take legal action against paper (6)TISSUE
5 Give profit or show the door (4)BOOT
6 Cheap electronic circuitry, primarily, on old microphone (8)ECONOMIC
7 Steer clear of border (5)SKIRT
8 Storms in the States described in Exodus tersely (7)DUSTERS
11 Appropriate garment for lower body (7)TROUSER
14 Foolish Ann fell for flattery (7) FLANNEL
17 Daughter renounced, decried sex for a change and kept fit (9) EXERCISED
18 He read modern books portraying satellite (8)ADHERENT
19 That dirty American boy outside cleaning area (7) BATHTUB
21 Cry on seeing Reynard in Mark's house (5,2) TALLY HO
22 Gives instructions to make cheese fries when unoccupied (6) BRIEFS
24 Rubbish trash on sides of trashcans (5)PANTS
26 Blunder by fielder near the keeper (4) SLIP

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! A 'clothes' puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6)
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4)
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4)
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4)
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREWS
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8)
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11107/article6099390.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREWS
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8)
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)

[pammechchu]

Always thought Ace of Spades was the top card!!!!....:-(

[pammechchu]

Cake walk after a long time...........

[pavalamani pragasam]

Cake walk after a long time...........
Yes, thoroughly delightful!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREWS
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8)
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8)
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8)
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3)LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8) BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)

[sandhya.p61]

C & C
Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6)
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6)
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6)
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6) STREAM
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6) SCAMPI
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)
6 Image of state around university (6) STATUE
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4) DRUM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
8 Underground creature usually concealed in a spy network (4)MOLE
9,14 Queen's sewing equipment is reportedly in Central Park, New York (10,6) CLEOPATRAS NEEDLE
10 Ram set to run around small river (6) STREAM
11,28 Firing hero found at Wild West show (8,4) SHOOTING STAR
12,16 Chief's orb for an event on a ship (8,4) CAPTAINS BALL
17,18 Spy who took back seven hundred (5,4) JAMES BOND
19 Unevenness of a curio (6)ODDITY
21 Propeller found by airhostesses, for example, after consuming a drop of sherry (8) AIRSCREW
23 Missile thagt journalist tracked went up suddenly (8) ROCKETED
26 River site in a country that has many Poles (6) POLAND
27 Restate ABC of clues and get the topmost card (3,2,5) ACE OF CLUBS

Down
1 Against music group getting prohibited goods (10) CONTRABAND
2 Pedal around East Street and see support for 6 (8) PEDESTAL
3 Camp in South India to get lobsters (6) SCAMPI
4 Tenements where cat makes sounds (4)MEWS
5 Puts in position after model men leave Jobs (8)APPOINTS
6 Image of state around university (6) STATUE
7 Chess piece to leave with uncle (4)PAWN
13 Dance in Sam Bahadur's times at town infamous for fake spy scandal (5)SAMBA
15 Light mandible or a large one like the Irish have (7,3) LANTERN JAW
17 Putting happiness over paste give some pilots' control (8) JOYSTICK
18 Support whip and get adverse reaction (8)BACKLASH
20 You could have dipped nib-pens or pigtails, of the girl in the bench before you, in this (6)INKPOT
22 I left pirates running around feast (6)REPAST
24 A story usually started with this earlier (4)ONCE
25 Returning murderer carried an instrument (4) DRUM

:clap::clap::clap: Delightful!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8)
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9)
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9)
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2)
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9)
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9)
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5)
26 Look both ways (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11139/article6218874.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8)
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)
Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2)
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5)
26 Look both ways (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6)
10 Alien's principle (5)
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9)
12 Documents father has for every son (6)
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3)
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9)
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5)
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5)
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3) ROMAN LAW
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9) OENOPHILE
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5) ROOF RACKS
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5) MINIM
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bulge out for short time before being unpleasant (8) PROTRUDE
5 Girl is mad about Germany’s un-powered aircraft (6) GLIDER
10 Alien's principle (5) TENET
11 Animals like horses and donkeys consume bovine creature when days and nights are equal (9) EQUINOXES
12 Documents father has for every son (6) PAPERS
13 Dr. House's internist (8)THIRTEEN
15 Tiara smashed into an Indian dish (5)RAITA
17 Sailor and soldiers consumed (ate) before initial temperature reduction (9)ABATEMENT
19 Eat too much fodder from land on great Arizona estate initially (9) OVERGRAZE
20 Look up data about leaders of first European republics (5)REFER
21 Ancient jurisprudence is surprisingly normal with a woman ... (5,3) ROMAN LAW
23 ... brothel keeper taking posh car for doctor's weed (6)MARRAM
27 Unite a prisoner with prison and brew tea (9) CONJUGATE
28 Cricket side, Edward, is murdered in America (5)OFFED
29 South African Minister of State had a fried Indian snack (6)SAMOSA
30 Gamble, without a note, and with hesitation, for an instrument (8)SPECULUM

Down
1 Raised a little dog in Chandigarh, say. Quite the contrary! (3,2) PUT UP
2 Wine-lover remodelled pigeonhole after first glass was dropped (9) OENOPHILE
3 Rotating part model with a ball on each side is held by bishop (5)ROTOR
4 Deleted — deleted initial half of letter in document (4)DEED
6 Mad Pitman left un-parliamentary composition for some time (5,4)LUNAR YEAR
7 Pass away around 9 in the southern United States (5)DIXIE
8 Roman senator is confused after man leaves wave generator (9) RESONATOR
9 Super heat mixture in Middle Eastern river (9)EUPHRATES
14 Man, a lay lama, adapted a South Indian language (9)MALAYALAM
15 RAF crooks design luggage carriers (4,5) ROOF RACKS
16 Jason's fleet mates say, “Northern Australia” in many languages (9) ARGONAUTS
18 Spill fuel around first stronghold. That is strenuous (9)EFFORTFUL
22 Roman money for short skirt held up by male (5) MINIM
24 A zoo in-charge throws out an egg — it is lifeless (5)AZOIC
25 Lady Lovelace is in the custody of two Frenchmen, milady (5) MADAM
26 Look both ways (4)PEEP

:clap::clap::clap: A nice pangram with palindrome theme!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6)
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10)
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6)
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)

DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)
16 Writ in favour of tax (7)
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11077/article5980595.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)

DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10)
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9)
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)

DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7)
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE ??????
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10) CONTAINERS
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9) VARSITIES
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)

DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7) LACKING
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)
7 It might be a fault in court (7)
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5) SHIVS

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Pope's rattled by the French citizens (6) PEOPLE
4 Current regent reportedly causes destruction (6)WRECKS
9 Concern observed in chairmen intermittently (4)CARE
10 Contras in resistance finally foiled, end up in cells (10) CONTAINERS
11 Looked back at a short piece of Japanese plant (6)WASABI
12 Commercial income misused to gain control of company (8)ECONOMIC
13 Most extraordinary spectrum observed in Stone Street (9) STRANGEST
15 Except for bondsman, labour's not to be found (4)SAVE
16 To express contempt like a monkey off its face (4)PISH
17 Academician revisits extraordinary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge (9) VARSITIES
21 Dome area surrounding temple (8)FOREHEAD
22 Sticker covering two-thirds of back side (6)POSTER
24 Carts flung into turbid Seine by opposition forces (10) RESISTANCE
25 Moon, stars endlessly radiating source of rays in a very small amount (4)IOTA
26 “Small swan”, said small seal (6) SIGNET
27 With rigorous effort primarily, turned knowledgeable (6)VERSED

DOWN
1 Provincial farmer's game bird ripping off hen's head (7) PEASANT
2 Clare pompously turns up and displays drama (5) OPERA
3 In need of sleep, for starters, for relaxing (7) LACKING
5 Motive for treachery not apparent in the end (6)REASON
6 Every component in rhythm, for instance, is harmonious (9)CONSONANT
7 It might be a fault in court (7)SERVICE
8 Grasping a French position, eclipsing the German (13) UNDERSTANDING
14 Saying no, for example, might require inner swag (9)ANSWERING
16 Writ in favour of tax (7) PROCESS
18 Greatest presumed dead — loss catastrophic (7)SUPREME
19 Turned out chosen Labour leader abdicated, flashing victory sign (7)EVERTED
20 Step 1 of golfer's pre-drive routine: getting a place to park! (6)SETTEE
23 Indian deity mostly seen with small knives (5) SHIVS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8)
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6)
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9)
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7)
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7)
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2810/article6452446.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)
Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7)
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6)
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5)
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6)
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7)
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7)
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6)
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8)
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5)
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

[spchennai]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7) ANDANTE
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6) ARNOLD
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8) SERGEANT
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5) SPLIT
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)
9 Free one individual (6)
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secretary’s attempt to make dough (6) PASTRY
4 Gemstones in suit (8) DIAMONDS
10 Drinks drop of tea in wood in the Holy Land (9) PALESTINE
11 Such music is constant during party? (5) DISCO
12 Tonight, a telling off in a London Tube station (7,4,4) NOTTING HILL GATE
13 Musical instruction from an eminent Florentine (7) ANDANTE
15 Sufficient to answer demand in the noughties (6) ENOUGH
17 A service attended by elderly poet (6) ARNOLD
19 Lad went swimming in marshy area (7) WETLAND
21 Golden sands — name changed in novel (6,3,6) ANGELS AND DEMONS
23 Gather in place to dine (5)PLEAT
24 Musical work, formerly spoken start to elegy (9)PASTORALE
25 Police officer gets near criminal (8) SERGEANT
26 Plans to include large models (6)IDEALS

Down
1 Foppish type to pay a quick call on one who talks foolishly at length (8)POPINJAY
2 Part company in Adriatic port (5) SPLIT
3 USA-run lotteries, awfully chancy business (7,8) RUSSIAN ROULETTE
5 List that is full of incorrect times (7)ITEMISE
6 “In the Mood” a fiddler rearranged — that’s easy listening (6-2-3-4) MIDDLE-OF-THE-ROAD
7 Lots again suffering homesickness (9) NOSTALGIA
8 One who points out a worthless group of people? (6)SHOWER
9 Free one individual (6)SINGLE
14 Terribly rude urge I suppressed, as required by etiquette (2,7) DE RIGUEUR
16 Greek hero’s trek cut short by us (8)ODYSSEUS
18 Notice old man in study, poker-faced (7) DEADPAN
19 Heading for workshop that is most spacious (6)WIDEST
20 French writer penning page in college grounds (6)CAMPUS
22 Some from a haunted place in Nebraska (5)OMAHA

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7)
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)

Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8)
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7)
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10862/article5063141.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)

Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6)
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9)
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)

Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3)
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7)
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6)LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6)SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6)ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5)ARENA

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6) SPIRAL
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)
12 Absolute sum (5)
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)
24 Misses tip about cynic (9) PESSIMIST
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)

Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3) INERT GAS
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)
9 Muddy politician in control (6)
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7) EDITOR
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6) LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6) SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6) ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5) ARENA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Twisted laps, one racer initially negotiated (6) SPIRAL
4 Old letter, lacking in detail (8)OMISSIVE
10 Rebel to damage a road (9) BREAKAWAY
11 Mathematician to exchange diamonds with rookie psychologist (5)ADLER
12 Absolute sum (5)TOTAL
13 Engineer certain to take a northern state to reach a high standard (7,2) MEASURE UP
14 Old lady gives up knight for a royal storehouse (7) GRANARY
16 Penned without memorisation (4)ROTE
19 Infection in a filthy place, essentially dangerous (4)STYE
21 General drawback in the direction of the wind (7)LEEWARD
24 Misses tip about cynic (9) PESSIMIST
25 Stroll to bet, lose a grand (5)AMBLE
26 Lawyers sent back bishop with one priest (5)RABBI
27 Free at last, editor becomes unrestricted (4-5) OPEN-ENDED
28 One serene saint plagued by a disturbing feeling (8)EERINESS
29 Smart, distinguished engineer leaves carriage (6)HANSOM

Down
1 A software program employed by learned man to cause destruction (8) SABOTAGE
2 Nitrogen, perhaps damaged granites (5,3) INERT GAS
3 Everything about key electron missing in alkane without a hydrogen atom (5)ALKYL
5 Summer month carnival in a part of London (7) MAYFAIR
6 Regulation about alien figurine (9)STATUETTE
7 University to follow current fabrication instead (2,4)IN LIEU
8 Regret going back to work at Eastern continent (6)EUROPE
9 Muddy politician in control (6)SWAMPY
15 Wearing down a primarily tough criminal lacking remorse (9) ATTRITION
17 Cutting remark made by party spokesperson at first in a Caribbean state (8)BARBADOS
18 Post-script, a theologian mostly completes with hesitation (8)ADDENDUM
20 Newsmen represent Dorset institution (7) EDITOR
21 Dump a bunch of kittens (6) LITTER
22 Scattered reserve housing society (6) SPARSE
23 Alviso barometer revealing line with uniform pressure (6) ISOBAR
25 Near a demolished stadium (5) ARENA

:clap::clap::clap: Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7)
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6)
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4)
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6)
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6)
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11174/article6353217.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4)
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9)
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5)
26 Birds flying to caves (7)
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7)

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5)
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4)
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6)
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8)
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5) ABASE
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4) PRO RATA
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6) BUDGET
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8) IMMATURE
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)
7 Abandon children, say (4)
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)
25 Sign a letter (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Largely decorated room with works of art (7) GALLERY
7 Receive order (7)COMMAND
9 Belittle a foundation (5) ABASE
10 It leaves our mark all over (6,3)INDIAN INK
11 Backing Avatar or Public Enemies to win a fair share (3,4) PRO RATA
13 Estimate of yield and profit in the end (6) BUDGET
15 Coppola say, went ahead of time directing this classic (10,3)APOCALYPSE NOW
19 Whatever Solomon had perhaps Norman did too (6) WISDOM
20 Fighters on horseback left to the east, in a great ordeal (7)CAVALRY
23 Nourishment gotten from fruit, Iron it provides (9) NUTRITION
24 Old lady with UN diplomat from the east (5) NANNA
26 Birds flying to caves (7) AVOCETS
27 Recipe is too complex and time consuming to make, a rice dish (7) RISOTTO

Down
1 Appeal from section of the people affected (4)PLEA
2 Swelling made one extremely uncomfortable (6)OEDEMA
3 In the usual way, extremely touchy picture had everybody cryin' at heart (9)TYPICALLY
4 Green tea and rum starting to make one dizzy (8) IMMATURE
5 Pal and I go down to swim in shallow waters (6,4)WADING POOL
6 Catch son leaving with dad's brandy (6)GRAPPA
7 Abandon children, say (4)CEDE
8 Information about old king living up in a North American region (6)DAKOTA
12 Resentment of old political leader is awkward during election (10)OPPOSITION
14 Classic main course, mostly where the focus is (9)EPICENTRE
16 Option to include topping of chocolate and that of strawberries in a dessert (4-4) CHOC-ICES
17 War ravaged and split the country (6)RWANDA
18 Deputy to Prime Minister, an energetic person (6) DYNAMO
21 Disappear in a vehicle with one's husband (6) VANISH
22 Bends and hits (4)TIPS
25 Sign a letter (4)NOTE

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6)
4 A team's digressions (6)
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4)
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5)
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5)
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9)
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)

Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9)
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7)
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13)
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9)
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7)
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5)

Grid

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6)
4 A team's digressions (6)
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4) PETRI DISH
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5)
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5) WISPY
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9)
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)
Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9)
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7)
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13)
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9)
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7) ORDERLY
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5) SITAR

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6)
4 A team's digressions (6)
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4) PETRI DISH
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5)
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5) WISPY
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9)
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)

Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9) DISCOUNTS
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7) SPECIAL
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13) CONDESCENDING
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9) REPELLENT
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7) ORDERLY
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5) SITAR

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6) COVERT
4 A team's digressions (6) ASIDES
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4) PETRI DISH
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5) INGLE
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5) WISPY
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9) SECLUSION
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)

Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9) DISCOUNTS
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7) SPECIAL
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13) CONDESCENDING
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9) REPELLENT
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7) ORDERLY
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5) SITAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6) COVERT
4 A team's digressions (6) ASIDES
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4) PETRI DISH
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5) INGLE
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5) WISPY
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9) SECLUSION
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)RESIDE
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)DITHER
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)ASTRAY

Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)
2 House that rogue is not in (5)VILLA
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9) DISCOUNTS
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7) SPECIAL
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13) CONDESCENDING
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9) REPELLENT
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)
20 Neat hospital attendant (7) ORDERLY
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5) SITAR

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secret believer loses naivety initially (6) COVERT
4 A team's digressions (6) ASIDES
9 Slain American journalist beheaded by nobleman? (4)EARL
10 Displayed ground cereal grains sourced in outhouse (10)FLOURISHED
11 Governors capture, surround a woman leader (6)NAWABS
12 Built spy to aid Orwellian 1984-like setting (8)DYSTOPIA
13 Spider hit, smashed lab equipment (5,4) PETRI DISH
15 Strike the head of one to get fire (5) INGLE
16 Thin and weak West Indian secret agent (5) WISPY
18 Privacy of counsel is questionable (9) SECLUSION
22 Praised the corrupted? Perhaps not! (8)ADULATED
23 Queen comes back to team lodge (6)RESIDE
25 Suitability of Chief doctor for initial reaping of knowledge (10)EXPEDIENCE
26 To run slowly back is a civil wrong? (4)TORT
27 He initially tried to vary, waver (6)DITHER
28 Receptacle loses first hinge, goes wide (6)ASTRAY

Down
1 It's a farce to burn a deed partly (7)CHARADE
2 House that rogue is not in (5)VILLA
3 Said no to combine sheltered by communist (7)REFUSED
5 Pressure on top of steel lock (6)STRESS
6 Number of noblemen beginning to go for rebates (9) DISCOUNTS
7 Places I resolved to be significant (7) SPECIAL
8 Criminal coming down, patronizing (13) CONDESCENDING
14 Disgusting outcast returning from fasting period (9) REPELLENT
17 Unquestionably accepted the unknown, catalogued it (7)INDEXED
19 Donation given to a massive ship (7)LARGESS
20 Neat hospital attendant (7) ORDERLY
21 Wise man teeming with controversy (6)STRIFE
24 Celebrity without one musical instrument (5) SITAR

:clap::clap::clap: Very good! Another new setter! Welcome, Anon!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8)
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2)
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7)
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4)
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4)
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4)
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3)
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6)
28 Small residue in window frame (4)
29 A robber's broken shield (8)
Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6)
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4)
5 Thrills in boots? (5)
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12)
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5)
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3)
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6)
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/the-hindu-crossword-11096/article6055165.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8)
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7)
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4)
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4)
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3)
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6)
28 Small residue in window frame (4)
29 A robber's broken shield (8)
Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12)
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5)
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3)
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6)
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8)
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7)
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4)
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4)
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3) COTTON GIN
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6)
28 Small residue in window frame (4)
29 A robber's broken shield (8)

Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12)
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5) TEST TUBES
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3) OLD HAT
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6) HONOUR
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8) GAVELOCK
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)BORE
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7) CHOPPER
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4) SHEAR LEGS
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4)
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3) COTTON GIN
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6)
28 Small residue in window frame (4)
29 A robber's broken shield (8)

Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12)
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5) TEST TUBES
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3) OLD HAT
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6) HONOUR
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8) GAVELOCK
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)BORE
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7) CHOPPER
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4) SHEAR LEGS
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4)
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)RATCH
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3) COTTON GIN
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6)
28 Small residue in window frame (4)SASH
29 A robber's broken shield (8)

Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)KICKS
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12)
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5) TEST TUBES
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3) OLD HAT
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)SIT-OUTS
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6) HONOUR
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8) GAVELOCK
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)BORE
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7) CHOPPER
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4) SHEAR LEGS
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5)
15 One not working x (4) INTO
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6)
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6)
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)RATCH
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3) COTTON GIN
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7)
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6) BLOWER
28 Small residue in window frame (4)SASH
29 A robber's broken shield (8) ABSORBER

Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4)
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)KICKS
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7)
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12) EARTHSHAKING
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6)
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6)
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5) TEST TUBES
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3) OLD HAT
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)SIT-OUTS
22 Italian's English (7)
23 One might die, say, for this (6) HONOUR
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Provided security device for an implement (8) GAVELOCK
6 Tiresome sort to make a hole (4)BORE
9 Shifts legs to an order: “Start moving!” (4,2) LETS GO
10 Policeman carrying hard weapon (7) CHOPPER
13 She's holding large, moveable lifting gear (5,4) SHEAR LEGS
14 Plead with leaders of safe environment falling off tree (5) BEECH
15 One not working x (4) INTO
16 Enthusiast gets woman to accept right bolt turner (3,6) NUT WRENCH
19 Idle talk about perils in dropping grasping tools (3,6) GAS PLIERS
21 Choose a tool (4) PICK
24 Chart can be made out of mechanical tool (5)RATCH
25 German in the outskirts of Cochin finds trap in separating machine (6,3) COTTON GIN
26 Farming machine company's bad result leaving son out (7) COULTER
27 Learner in lady's private room is a fan (6) BLOWER
28 Small residue in window frame (4)SASH
29 A robber's broken shield (8) ABSORBER

Down
2 Live-in representative having a spine that is crooked because of antiquity (3-4) AGE-BENT
3 Make certain that reprimand doesn't start (6) ENSURE
4 How a man may be down to win the hand of a woman, perhaps (2,3,4) ON ONE KNEE
5 Thrills in boots? (5)KICKS
7 Parentless kid having energy is enchanting (7) ORPHEAN
8 Mostly gather Krishna is in a different avatar of great importance (12) EARTHSHAKING
11 Variety of sandpiper in neat attempt to circle head of rooster (6) OXBIRD
12 Sellers' figures when magnate meddles around the middle of sacks (6,6) ASKING PRICES
17 Trials about a form of transport for containers in the lab (4,5) TEST TUBES
18 Ancient headgear no longer in fashion (3,3) OLD HAT
20 Not that you shouldn't stand taking fresh air in these places in homes (3-4)SIT-OUTS
22 Italian's English (7) INGLESE
23 One might die, say, for this (6) HONOUR
25 It's about spooky group kidnapping leaders of racist company (5) CIRCA

:clap: :bow: :clap:

[pavalamani pragasam]

Am bussssy! Kids and their kids have come home!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Therefore lock up for a tenure (6)
4 Tilting post of almost a hundred kilos at home (8)
10 Covered insolence displayed by English editor (9)
11 Wet attendant spilled a bit of it (5)
12 Measure the setter's unfinished growth (5)
13 Against precedence given to starter (9)
14 Pound street after street to acquire an ancient language (7)
16 Created ripples to show leak (4)
19 Raised money on radio (4)
21 Hire technical school's associate for a girl (7)
24 American scenting door treated with iodine spirit (9)
25 Seize back sweetheart's instrument (5)
26 Wisdom of department's premier historian (5)
27 Irregular pace seen by soldiers near the line (9)
28 Media to exercise influence (8) PRESSURE
29 Rarely doles out some money (6) SELDOM

DOWN
1 Wet steam is circulated for tough but edible flesh (4,4) STEW MEAT
2 Small casseroles set up at the end of commander's bed (8) COCOTTES
3 Extent of girl's dreadful ague (5)
5 One's old-fashioned or evergreen (7)
6 Fresh run of low-grade paper (9)
7 Painter's skill is initially tested (6)
8 Precise direction pointer (6)
9 Stumped by shower screen (6)
15 Damages running train on woman's direction (9)
17 Customary position on a road (8)
18 Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media (8)
20 Socialist brought up boxing fight of tramp (7)
21 Perhaps bean member, you heard before me (6)
22 Collapse of agitated Liberal Democrat's state (4,2)
23 Overturn drink one's left for love (6)
25 Insolvent is shattered (5)

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

[sandhya.p61]

gridless

ACROSS
1 Therefore lock up for a tenure (6)
4 Tilting post of almost a hundred kilos at home (8)
10 Covered insolence displayed by English editor (9)
11 Wet attendant spilled a bit of it (5)
12 Measure the setter's unfinished growth (5) METRE
13 Against precedence given to starter (9)
14 Pound street after street to acquire an ancient language (7)
16 Created ripples to show leak (4) DRIP
19 Raised money on radio (4)
21 Hire technical school's associate for a girl (7)
24 American scenting door treated with iodine spirit (9)
25 Seize back sweetheart's instrument (5)
26 Wisdom of department's premier historian (5)
27 Irregular pace seen by soldiers near the line (9)
28 Media to exercise influence (8) PRESSURE
29 Rarely doles out some money (6) SELDOM

DOWN
1 Wet steam is circulated for tough but edible flesh (4,4) STEW MEAT
2 Small casseroles set up at the end of commander's bed (8) COCOTTES
3 Extent of girl's dreadful ague (5) GAUGE
5 One's old-fashioned or evergreen (7)
6 Fresh run of low-grade paper (9)
7 Painter's skill is initially tested (6)
8 Precise direction pointer (6)
9 Stumped by shower screen (6)
15 Damages running train on woman's direction (9)
17 Customary position on a road (8) STANDARD
18 Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media (8)
20 Socialist brought up boxing fight of tramp (7)
21 Perhaps bean member, you heard before me (6)
22 Collapse of agitated Liberal Democrat's state (4,2)
23 Overturn drink one's left for love (6)
25 Insolvent is shattered (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Therefore lock up for a tenure (6)
4 Tilting post of almost a hundred kilos at home (8)
10 Covered insolence displayed by English editor (9)ENCRUSTED
11 Wet attendant spilled a bit of it (5)WATER
12 Measure the setter's unfinished growth (5) METRE
13 Against precedence given to starter (9)
14 Pound street after street to acquire an ancient language (7)
16 Created ripples to show leak (4) DRIP
19 Raised money on radio (4)
21 Hire technical school's associate for a girl (7)
24 American scenting door treated with iodine spirit (9)
25 Seize back sweetheart's instrument (5)
26 Wisdom of department's premier historian (5)
27 Irregular pace seen by soldiers near the line (9)
28 Media to exercise influence (8) PRESSURE
29 Rarely doles out some money (6) SELDOM

DOWN
1 Wet steam is circulated for tough but edible flesh (4,4) STEW MEAT
2 Small casseroles set up at the end of commander's bed (8) COCOTTES
3 Extent of girl's dreadful ague (5) GAUGE
5 One's old-fashioned or evergreen (7)
6 Fresh run of low-grade paper (9)NEWSPRINT
7 Painter's skill is initially tested (6)ARTIST
8 Precise direction pointer (6)
9 Stumped by shower screen (6)
15 Damages running train on woman's direction (9)
17 Customary position on a road (8) STANDARD
18 Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media (8)
20 Socialist brought up boxing fight of tramp (7)
21 Perhaps bean member, you heard before me (6)
22 Collapse of agitated Liberal Democrat's state (4,2)
23 Overturn drink one's left for love (6)
25 Insolvent is shattered (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Therefore lock up for a tenure (6)
4 Tilting post of almost a hundred kilos at home (8)
10 Covered insolence displayed by English editor (9)ENCRUSTED
11 Wet attendant spilled a bit of it (5)WATER
12 Measure the setter's unfinished growth (5) METRE
13 Against precedence given to starter (9)
14 Pound street after street to acquire an ancient language (7)
16 Created ripples to show leak (4) DRIP
19 Raised money on radio (4)
21 Hire technical school's associate for a girl (7)
24 American scenting door treated with iodine spirit (9)
25 Seize back sweetheart's instrument (5)
26 Wisdom of department's premier historian (5) DEPTH
27 Irregular pace seen by soldiers near the line (9)
28 Media to exercise influence (8) PRESSURE
29 Rarely doles out some money (6) SELDOM

DOWN
1 Wet steam is circulated for tough but edible flesh (4,4) STEW MEAT
2 Small casseroles set up at the end of commander's bed (8) COCOTTES
3 Extent of girl's dreadful ague (5) GAUGE
5 One's old-fashioned or evergreen (7)
6 Fresh run of low-grade paper (9)NEWSPRINT
7 Painter's skill is initially tested (6)ARTIST
8 Precise direction pointer (6) NARROW
9 Stumped by shower screen (6) STRAIN
15 Damages running train on woman's direction (9)
17 Customary position on a road (8) STANDARD
18 Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media (8)
20 Socialist brought up boxing fight of tramp (7)
21 Perhaps bean member, you heard before me (6) LEGUME
22 Collapse of agitated Liberal Democrat's state (4,2)
23 Overturn drink one's left for love (6)
25 Insolvent is shattered (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Therefore lock up for a tenure (6)SOCAGE
4 Tilting post of almost a hundred kilos at home (8)QUINTAIN
10 Covered insolence displayed by English editor (9)ENCRUSTED
11 Wet attendant spilled a bit of it (5)WATER
12 Measure the setter's unfinished growth (5) METRE
13 Against precedence given to starter (9)ANTIPASTO
14 Pound street after street to acquire an ancient language (7)AVESTAN
16 Created ripples to show leak (4) DRIP
19 Raised money on radio (4)BRED
21 Hire technical school's associate for a girl (7)LETITIA
24 American scenting door treated with iodine spirit (9)ODORIZING
25 Seize back sweetheart's instrument (5)BANJO
26 Wisdom of department's premier historian (5) DEPTH
27 Irregular pace seen by soldiers near the line (9)TEMPORARY
28 Media to exercise influence (8) PRESSURE
29 Rarely doles out some money (6) SELDOM

DOWN
1 Wet steam is circulated for tough but edible flesh (4,4) STEW MEAT
2 Small casseroles set up at the end of commander's bed (8) COCOTTES
3 Extent of girl's dreadful ague (5) GAUGE
5 One's old-fashioned or evergreen (7)
6 Fresh run of low-grade paper (9)NEWSPRINT
7 Painter's skill is initially tested (6)ARTIST
8 Precise direction pointer (6) NARROW
9 Stumped by shower screen (6) STRAIN
15 Damages running train on woman's direction (9)TARNISHES
17 Customary position on a road (8) STANDARD
18 Violent outburst is normal and acute on the edges of social media (8)PAROXYSM
20 Socialist brought up boxing fight of tramp (7)DRIFTER
21 Perhaps bean member, you heard before me (6) LEGUME
22 Collapse of agitated Liberal Democrat's state (4,2)FOLD UP
23 Overturn drink one's left for love (6)TOPPLE
25 Insolvent is shattered (5)BROKE

:clap::clap::clap: Themed pangram!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across

1/8/11 Solicitor General, tense, attacks column in newspaper on disco and reportedly outlawed album (3,7,6,6,4,4)
12 Person, for example, visiting a shop selling wine (6)
14 He brings in soft wood (5)MAPLE
15 Tiredness when reading with damaged retina? That’s about right (9)
17 Hypocritical, some “virgins” in ceremonies (9)
18 Not included in special edition (5)EXTRA
20 Set of steps left by counter? (6)LADDER
22 Young side cut short a drink (5,3)
24 Be unable to move further at night, a lord, ill at ease (5,2,1,4)
25 Editorials about Scottish town preachers (3,7)

Down

2 Commando not prepared to risk protecting monarch (5,5)
3 Benefits in French country(4)
4 Emperor - he felt uneasyabout a duke, perhaps (4,2,3,5)
5 Spooky eastern lake (5)EERIE
6 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)
7 Ambiguous comment, blue? Ended tenor, unfortunately (6,8)
9 Racket coming from small tributary of the Great Ouse (4)
10 Disturbance behind us (6)
13 Her career’s varied, as analyst (10)
16 Shrewd, like Egyptian king,last of line (6)
17 Bad carrying on with a criminal (7)
19 Pseudonym I omitted, unfortunately (4)
21 Cleaner in Irish house close to Killarney (5)
23 Prominent bishop, advanced in years (4)

[Russellbew]

Across

1/8/11 Solicitor General, tense, attacks column in newspaper on disco and reportedly outlawed album (3,7,6,6,4,4)
12 Person, for example, visiting a shop selling wine (6)
14 He brings in soft wood (5)MAPLE
15 Tiredness when reading with damaged retina? That’s about right (9)
17 Hypocritical, some “virgins” in ceremonies (9) INSINCERE
18 Not included in special edition (5)EXTRA
20 Set of steps left by counter? (6)LADDER
22 Young side cut short a drink (5,3)
24 Be unable to move further at night, a lord, ill at ease (5,2,1,4) GRIND TO A HALT
25 Editorials about Scottish town preachers (3,7)

Down

2 Commando not prepared to risk protecting monarch (5,5)
3 Benefits in French country(4)
4 Emperor - he felt uneasyabout a duke, perhaps (4,2,3,5)
5 Spooky eastern lake (5)EERIE
6 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)
7 Ambiguous comment, blue? Ended tenor, unfortunately (6,8)
9 Racket coming from small tributary of the Great Ouse (4)
10 Disturbance behind us (6)
13 Her career’s varied, as analyst (10) RESEARCHER
16 Shrewd, like Egyptian king,last of line (6)
17 Bad carrying on with a criminal (7)
19 Pseudonym I omitted, unfortunately (4)
21 Cleaner in Irish house close to Killarney (5)
23 Prominent bishop, advanced in years (4) BOLD

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across

1/8/11 Solicitor General, tense, attacks column in newspaper on disco and reportedly outlawed album (3,7,6,6,4,4)SGT PEPPERS LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND
12 Person, for example, visiting a shop selling wine (6)BODEGA
14 He brings in soft wood (5)MAPLE
15 Tiredness when reading with damaged retina? That’s about right (9)EYESTRAIN
17 Hypocritical, some “virgins” in ceremonies (9) INSINCERE
18 Not included in special edition (5)EXTRA
20 Set of steps left by counter? (6)LADDER
22 Young side cut short a drink (5,3)GREEN TEA
24 Be unable to move further at night, a lord, ill at ease (5,2,1,4) GRIND TO A HALT
25 Editorials about Scottish town preachers (3,7)LAY READERS

Down

2 Commando not prepared to risk protecting monarch (5,5)GREEN BERET
3 Benefits in French country(4)PAYS
4 Emperor - he felt uneasyabout a duke, perhaps (4,2,3,5)PEER OF THE REALM
5 Spooky eastern lake (5)EERIE
6 Spot inhabited by American bear (7)SUSTAIN
7 Ambiguous comment, blue? Ended tenor, unfortunately (6,8)DOUBLE ENTENDRE
9 Racket coming from small tributary of the Great Ouse (4)SCAM
10 Disturbance behind us (6)RUMPUS
13 Her career’s varied, as analyst (10) RESEARCHER
16 Shrewd, like Egyptian king,last of line (6)ASTUTE
17 Bad carrying on with a criminal (7)ILLEGAL
19 Pseudonym I omitted, unfortunately (4)ALAS
21 Cleaner in Irish house close to Killarney (5)DAILY
23 Prominent bishop, advanced in years (4) BOLD

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Twinkle' brought by girls, primarily young (7)
5 Part of it recalled in penny-dropping moment (7)
9 History dons opposed to old preliminary course (9)
10 Normal illumination starting to fade by this time (5)
11 Originally called to appear in very brief film (6)
12 See 14 ac.
14 & 12 ac. Retired? Let's not weep for a change (4,2,5)
15 Conspicuous sign fitted (10)
19 Cases of controls being stretched if electricity gets disconnected? (5,5)
20 Tied up a bird (2,2)
22 Grooms heartily dislike entering unfamiliar stores (7)
25 Rose, about to enter study (6)
27 Yawned and essentially slept on opening day (5)
28 Attractive girl pouring heart out expressing love (9)
29 What you do with clues perhaps, exercise followed month and year over (7)
30 Potter frustrated with Hermione's original brain? (7)

Down
1 Fly spice to the North (4)
2 Familiar ground? Then I sound negative (2,3,4)
3 Upset ending in a point (6)
4 Bank balance gives error, not good (9)
5 Brave small hawk (5)
6 Tin case or another, round: may be fired (8)
7 Unmarried people stripped reaching fireplace (5) INGLE
8 & 24dn. Organising the trip got nasty, not a pleasant situation (3,1,6,5) NOT PRETTY SIGHT
13 Model mistreated over work involving dual parts (3-7) TWO-PRONGED
16 Key left in a mint by mistake (9) IMPORTANT
17 As per rules, report purchase, contract, then record the charge (2,3,4)
18 See 26 dn.
21 From ahimsa to rioting — sudden awakening (6)
23 Issue sun hat to cycle (5)
24 See 8 dn.
26 & 18 dn. Easy to understand surely, if nerd gets clumsy (4-8)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11144/article6237346.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Twinkle' brought by girls, primarily young (7)
5 Part of it recalled in penny-dropping moment (7)
9 History dons opposed to old preliminary course (9)
10 Normal illumination starting to fade by this time (5)
11 Originally called to appear in very brief film (6)
12 See 14 ac.
14 & 12 ac. Retired? Let's not weep for a change (4,2,5) WENT TO SLEEP
15 Conspicuous sign fitted (10)
19 Cases of controls being stretched if electricity gets disconnected? (5,5)
20 Tied up a bird (2,2)
22 Grooms heartily dislike entering unfamiliar stores (7)
25 Rose, about to enter study (6)
27 Yawned and essentially slept on opening day (5)
28 Attractive girl pouring heart out expressing love (9)
29 What you do with clues perhaps, exercise followed month and year over (7)
30 Potter frustrated with Hermione's original brain? (7)

Down
1 Fly spice to the North (4)
2 Familiar ground? Then I sound negative (2,3,4) IN THE KNOW
3 Upset ending in a point (6)
4 Bank balance gives error, not good (9)
5 Brave small hawk (5)
6 Tin case or another, round: may be fired (8)
7 Unmarried people stripped reaching fireplace (5) INGLE
8 & 24dn. Organising the trip got nasty, not a pleasant situation (3,1,6,5) NOT PRETTY SIGHT
13 Model mistreated over work involving dual parts (3-7) TWO-PRONGED
16 Key left in a mint by mistake (9) IMPORTANT
17 As per rules, report purchase, contract, then record the charge (2,3,4) BY THE BOOK
18 See 26 dn.
21 From ahimsa to rioting — sudden awakening (6)
23 Issue sun hat to cycle (5)
24 See 8 dn.
26 & 18 dn. Easy to understand surely, if nerd gets clumsy (4-8) USER-FRIENDLY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Twinkle' brought by girls, primarily young (7)GLITTER
5 Part of it recalled in penny-dropping moment (7)
9 History dons opposed to old preliminary course (9)
10 Normal illumination starting to fade by this time (5)
11 Originally called to appear in very brief film (6)
12 See 14 ac.
14 & 12 ac. Retired? Let's not weep for a change (4,2,5) went to sleep
15 Conspicuous sign fitted (10)
19 Cases of controls being stretched if electricity gets disconnected? (5,5)POWER TRIPS
20 Tied up a bird (2,2)
22 Grooms heartily dislike entering unfamiliar stores (7)
25 Rose, about to enter study (6)
27 Yawned and essentially slept on opening day (5)GAPED
28 Attractive girl pouring heart out expressing love (9)
29 What you do with clues perhaps, exercise followed month and year over (7)
30 Potter frustrated with Hermione's original brain? (7)

Down
1 Fly spice to the North (4)GNAT
2 Familiar ground? Then I sound negative (2,3,4) in the know
3 Upset ending in a point (6)
4 Bank balance gives error, not good (9)
5 Brave small hawk (5)
6 Tin case or another, round: may be fired (8)
7 Unmarried people stripped reaching fireplace (5) INGLE
8 & 24dn. Organising the trip got nasty, not a pleasant situation (3,1,6,5) NOT PRETTY SIGHT
13 Model mistreated over work involving dual parts (3-7) TWO-PRONGED
16 Key left in a mint by mistake (9) IMPORTANT
17 As per rules, report purchase, contract, then record the charge (2,3,4) as per book
18 See 26 dn.
21 From ahimsa to rioting — sudden awakening (6)
23 Issue sun hat to cycle (5)
24 See 8 dn.
26 & 18 dn. Easy to understand surely, if nerd gets clumsy (4-8) user-friendly

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Twinkle' brought by girls, primarily young (7)GLITTER
5 Part of it recalled in penny-dropping moment (7) SECTION
9 History dons opposed to old preliminary course (9)
10 Normal illumination starting to fade by this time (5) NIGHT
11 Originally called to appear in very brief film (6)
12 See 14 ac.
14 & 12 ac. Retired? Let's not weep for a change (4,2,5) went to sleep
15 Conspicuous sign fitted (10)
19 Cases of controls being stretched if electricity gets disconnected? (5,5)POWER TRIPS
20 Tied up a bird (2,2)
22 Grooms heartily dislike entering unfamiliar stores (7) OSTLERS
25 Rose, about to enter study (6)
27 Yawned and essentially slept on opening day (5)GAPED
28 Attractive girl pouring heart out expressing love (9)
29 What you do with clues perhaps, exercise followed month and year over (7) DECRYPT
30 Potter frustrated with Hermione's original brain? (7)

Down
1 Fly spice to the North (4)GNAT
2 Familiar ground? Then I sound negative (2,3,4) in the know
3 Upset ending in a point (6)
4 Bank balance gives error, not good (9)
5 Brave small hawk (5)
6 Tin case or another, round: may be fired (8)
7 Unmarried people stripped reaching fireplace (5) INGLE
8 & 24dn. Organising the trip got nasty, not a pleasant situation (3,1,6,5) NOT PRETTY SIGHT
13 Model mistreated over work involving dual parts (3-7) TWO-PRONGED
16 Key left in a mint by mistake (9) IMPORTANT
17 As per rules, report purchase, contract, then record the charge (2,3,4) as per book
18 See 26 dn.
21 From ahimsa to rioting — sudden awakening (6)
23 Issue sun hat to cycle (5)
24 See 8 dn.
26 & 18 dn. Easy to understand surely, if nerd gets clumsy (4-8) user-friendly

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Twinkle' brought by girls, primarily young (7)GLITTER
5 Part of it recalled in penny-dropping moment (7) SECTION
9 History dons opposed to old preliminary course (9)ANTIPASTO
10 Normal illumination starting to fade by this time (5) NIGHT
11 Originally called to appear in very brief film (6)VENEER
12 See 14 ac.
14 & 12 ac. Retired? Let's not weep for a change (4,2,5) went to sleep
15 Conspicuous sign fitted (10)NOTICEABLE
19 Cases of controls being stretched if electricity gets disconnected? (5,5)POWER TRIPS
20 Tied up a bird (2,2)AT IT
22 Grooms heartily dislike entering unfamiliar stores (7) OSTLERS
25 Rose, about to enter study (6)REARED
27 Yawned and essentially slept on opening day (5)GAPED
28 Attractive girl pouring heart out expressing love (9)GLAMOROUS
29 What you do with clues perhaps, exercise followed month and year over (7) DECRYPT
30 Potter frustrated with Hermione's original brain? (7)THINKER

Down
1 Fly spice to the North (4)GNAT
2 Familiar ground? Then I sound negative (2,3,4) in the know
3 Upset ending in a point (6)TIPPED
4 Bank balance gives error, not good (9)RESERVOIR
5 Brave small hawk (5)STOUT
6 Tin case or another, round: may be fired (8)CANISTER
7 Unmarried people stripped reaching fireplace (5) INGLE
8 & 24dn. Organising the trip got nasty, not a pleasant situation (3,1,6,5) NOT PRETTY SIGHT
13 Model mistreated over work involving dual parts (3-7) TWO-PRONGED
16 Key left in a mint by mistake (9) IMPORTANT
17 As per rules, report purchase, contract, then record the charge (2,3,4) as per book
18 See 26 dn.
21 From ahimsa to rioting — sudden awakening (6)SATORI
23 Issue sun hat to cycle (5)TOPIC
24 See 8 dn.
26 & 18 dn. Easy to understand surely, if nerd gets clumsy (4-8) user-friendly

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

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Kind of drone with an echo (6)
8 After beginning of sunset, artist left for a break (8)
9 Unusual limit for money invested in working capital (8)
10 Grasping edge of gutter piping (6)
11 States opposed cut (5)
12 Savage burst through in a loud manner to usurp power (6)
14 Lost hope that fasting can create history (1,5,2,3,4) A THING OF THE PAST
17 Vessel returned to oven after draining liquid with this cloth (6) NAPKIN
18 Clever way to overcome ruin (5) SMART
22 Zebra crossing obstructed by a thorny barricade (6) ZAREBA
23 Being slow to leave, wedding doesn't commence on time (8)
24 Practical person yet dense leader (8)
25 This person can provide a balanced review (6)
Down
1 Fetching across vital supply for farm (9)
2 Check if heart & courage is missing (6)
3 Get pretty lost in golf (5)
4 Member of governing body, not quite old, seen with cigar shaking hands (8)
5 Highly involved in store, stocking what is necessary (4-4)
6 Sells against margins (5)
8 Insurer checks loose ends left if caused by one's own actions (4-9)
13 Drive following direction without a compass and get separated (9)
15 Public voice finally broke free in implied criticism (8)
16 Leave positions to be successful (2,6)
19 Month after month allowing man to create chaos (6)
20 Political group coming by a measure of heat over rating (5)
21 The sauce of it, deserting the force! (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11177/article6360354.ece

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Kind of drone with an echo (6)
8 After beginning of sunset, artist left for a break (8)
9 Unusual limit for money invested in working capital (8)
10 Grasping edge of gutter piping (6)
11 States opposed cut (5)
12 Savage burst through in a loud manner to usurp power (6)
14 Lost hope that fasting can create history (1,5,2,3,4) A THING OF THE PAST
17 Vessel returned to oven after draining liquid with this cloth (6) NAPKIN
18 Clever way to overcome ruin (5) SMART
22 Zebra crossing obstructed by a thorny barricade (6) ZAREBA
23 Being slow to leave, wedding doesn't commence on time (8)
24 Practical person yet dense leader (8)
25 This person can provide a balanced review (6)
Down
1 Fetching across vital supply for farm (9)
2 Check if heart & courage is missing (6)
3 Get pretty lost in golf (5)
4 Member of governing body, not quite old, seen with cigar shaking hands (8)
5 Highly involved in store, stocking what is necessary (4-4)KNEE-DEEP
6 Sells against margins (5)
8 Insurer checks loose ends left if caused by one's own actions (4-9)SELF-INFLICTED
13 Drive following direction without a compass and get separated (9)
15 Public voice finally broke free in implied criticism (8)INNUENDO
16 Leave positions to be successful (2,6)
19 Month after month allowing man to create chaos (6)MAYHEM
20 Political group coming by a measure of heat over rating (5)
21 The sauce of it, deserting the force! (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Kind of drone with an echo (6)
8 After beginning of sunset, artist left for a break (8)
9 Unusual limit for money invested in working capital (8)
10 Grasping edge of gutter piping (6)
11 States opposed cut (5)
12 Savage burst through in a loud manner to usurp power (6)
14 Lost hope that fasting can create history (1,5,2,3,4) A THING OF THE PAST
17 Vessel returned to oven after draining liquid with this cloth (6) NAPKIN
18 Clever way to overcome ruin (5) SMART
22 Zebra crossing obstructed by a thorny barricade (6) ZAREBA
23 Being slow to leave, wedding doesn't commence on time (8)
24 Practical person yet dense leader (8)
25 This person can provide a balanced review (6) VIEWER
Down
1 Fetching across vital supply for farm (9)
2 Check if heart & courage is missing (6)
3 Get pretty lost in golf (5)
4 Member of governing body, not quite old, seen with cigar shaking hands (8)
5 Highly involved in store, stocking what is necessary (4-4)KNEE-DEEP
6 Sells against margins (5) VENDS
8 Insurer checks loose ends left if caused by one's own actions (4-9)SELF-INFLICTED
13 Drive following direction without a compass and get separated (9)
15 Public voice finally broke free in implied criticism (8)INNUENDO
16 Leave positions to be successful (2,6) GO PLACES
19 Month after month allowing man to create chaos (6)MAYHEM
20 Political group coming by a measure of heat over rating (5)
21 The sauce of it, deserting the force! (5) GRAVY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Kind of drone with an echo (6)HUMANE
8 After beginning of sunset, artist left for a break (8)SPLINTER
9 Unusual limit for money invested in working capital (8)ATYPICAL
10 Grasping edge of gutter piping (6)GREEDY
11 States opposed cut (5)AVERS
12 Savage burst through in a loud manner to usurp power (6)FIERCE
14 Lost hope that fasting can create history (1,5,2,3,4) A THING OF THE PAST
17 Vessel returned to oven after draining liquid with this cloth (6) NAPKIN
18 Clever way to overcome ruin (5) SMART
22 Zebra crossing obstructed by a thorny barricade (6) ZAREBA
23 Being slow to leave, wedding doesn't commence on time (8)TARRYING
24 Practical person yet dense leader (8)HARDHEAD
25 This person can provide a balanced review (6) VIEWER
Down
1 Fetching across vital supply for farm (9)CULTIVATE
2 Check if heart & courage is missing (6)HAMPER
3 Get pretty lost in golf (5)FETCH
4 Member of governing body, not quite old, seen with cigar shaking hands (8)OLIGARCH
5 Highly involved in store, stocking what is necessary (4-4)KNEE-DEEP
6 Sells against margins (5) VENDS
8 Insurer checks loose ends left if caused by one's own actions (4-9)SELF-INFLICTED
13 Drive following direction without a compass and get separated (9)ESTRANGED
15 Public voice finally broke free in implied criticism (8)INNUENDO
16 Leave positions to be successful (2,6) GO PLACES
19 Month after month allowing man to create chaos (6)MAYHEM
20 Political group coming by a measure of heat over rating (5)CABAL
21 The sauce of it, deserting the force! (5) GRAVY

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Secret identity criminal duo possessed (10) CONFIDENCE
6 Always tough to cut corners (4) EVER
10 In Germany, I, laze around being most wealthy (7) RICHEST
11 Confronts firms involved in shams (7) ACCOSTS
12 Decreasing species of codfish around English cape coming back (9)
13 Adoration found in relationship? On the contrary (5)
14 Wound left for bit of time in bandage (5)
15 Concluded, ruptured duct seeps (9)
17 North Africans built pigsty near extinct river (9)
21 Directors' listless report (5)
22 Shot suspect in the stomach, having stolen ring (5)
24 Unlimited liras owned by noblewoman (9)
26 Back agent involved in search for caretakers (7)
27 Permitted rock band featuring Lee to play (7)
28 Sister’s descriptive words are out of love (4)
29 A reused vent, without base gives rise to risks (10)

Down
1 Caught gangster pinching gold and gemstone (5)
2 Need to raise money in Japan; to cover tax on computers (9)
3 Bird — canary heading to India over frozen mass of water (7)
4 Watchmen heading off to gates (7)
5 Cleaner, edgy, often revolts against Sunday duties (7)
7 Is one in tube north bound for excursion? (5)
8 Selfless person died, reincarnated and came back! (9)
9 Collect wine bottled by expert (6)
14 Lustre surrounding kip’s woolly fleece for example (9)
16 Bank employee hosted party that finished early, for tourist (9)
18 Lift restriction about clamour for gardening tool (6)
19 “Service department head’s pilfered”, copper’s alleged (7)
20 They use hash for sleep (7)
21 Model, below average, after scrap gets insignificant role (3,4)
23 Nothing can control energy in the deep (5)
25 Very sorry to decline carbonated drinks (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10804/article4832089.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Secret identity criminal duo possessed (10) CONFIDENCE
6 Always tough to cut corners (4) EVER
10 In Germany, I, laze around being most wealthy (7) RICHEST
11 Confronts firms involved in shams (7) ACCOSTS
12 Decreasing species of codfish around English cape coming back (9)LESSENING
13 Adoration found in relationship? On the contrary (5)
14 Wound left for bit of time in bandage (5)
15 Concluded, ruptured duct seeps (9)
17 North Africans built pigsty near extinct river (9)
21 Directors' listless report (5)
22 Shot suspect in the stomach, having stolen ring (5)
24 Unlimited liras owned by noblewoman (9)
26 Back agent involved in search for caretakers (7)
27 Permitted rock band featuring Lee to play (7)
28 Sister’s descriptive words are out of love (4)
29 A reused vent, without base gives rise to risks (10)

Down
1 Caught gangster pinching gold and gemstone (5)
2 Need to raise money in Japan; to cover tax on computers (9) NECESSITY
3 Bird — canary heading to India over frozen mass of water (7)
4 Watchmen heading off to gates (7) ENTRIES
5 Cleaner, edgy, often revolts against Sunday duties (7)
7 Is one in tube north bound for excursion? (5)
8 Selfless person died, reincarnated and came back! (9)
9 Collect wine bottled by expert (6)
14 Lustre surrounding kip’s woolly fleece for example (9)
16 Bank employee hosted party that finished early, for tourist (9) TRAVELLER
18 Lift restriction about clamour for gardening tool (6)
19 “Service department head’s pilfered”, copper’s alleged (7)
20 They use hash for sleep (7)
21 Model, below average, after scrap gets insignificant role (3,4)
23 Nothing can control energy in the deep (5)
25 Very sorry to decline carbonated drinks (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Secret identity criminal duo possessed (10) CONFIDENCE
6 Always tough to cut corners (4) EVER
10 In Germany, I, laze around being most wealthy (7) RICHEST
11 Confronts firms involved in shams (7) ACCOSTS
12 Decreasing species of codfish around English cape coming back (9)LESSENING
13 Adoration found in relationship? On the contrary (5)
14 Wound left for bit of time in bandage (5)
15 Concluded, ruptured duct seeps (9) SUSPECTED
17 North Africans built pigsty near extinct river (9)
21 Directors' listless report (5) BOARD
22 Shot suspect in the stomach, having stolen ring (5)
24 Unlimited liras owned by noblewoman (9)
26 Back agent involved in search for caretakers (7)
27 Permitted rock band featuring Lee to play (7)
28 Sister’s descriptive words are out of love (4) NUNS
29 A reused vent, without base gives rise to risks (10) ADVENTURES

Down
1 Caught gangster pinching gold and gemstone (5)
2 Need to raise money in Japan; to cover tax on computers (9) NECESSITY
3 Bird — canary heading to India over frozen mass of water (7)
4 Watchmen heading off to gates (7) ENTRIES
5 Cleaner, edgy, often revolts against Sunday duties (7)
7 Is one in tube north bound for excursion? (5)
8 Selfless person died, reincarnated and came back! (9)
9 Collect wine bottled by expert (6)
14 Lustre surrounding kip’s woolly fleece for example (9)
16 Bank employee hosted party that finished early, for tourist (9) TRAVELLER
18 Lift restriction about clamour for gardening tool (6)
19 “Service department head’s pilfered”, copper’s alleged (7)
20 They use hash for sleep (7)
21 Model, below average, after scrap gets insignificant role (3,4)
23 Nothing can control energy in the deep (5)
25 Very sorry to decline carbonated drinks (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secret identity criminal duo possessed (10) CONFIDENCE
6 Always tough to cut corners (4) EVER
10 In Germany, I, laze around being most wealthy (7) RICHEST
11 Confronts firms involved in shams (7) ACCOSTS
12 Decreasing species of codfish around English cape coming back (9)LESSENING
13 Adoration found in relationship? On the contrary (5)RATIO
14 Wound left for bit of time in bandage (5)
15 Concluded, ruptured duct seeps (9) SUSPECTED
17 North Africans built pigsty near extinct river (9)
21 Directors' listless report (5) BOARD
22 Shot suspect in the stomach, having stolen ring (5)
24 Unlimited liras owned by noblewoman (9)
26 Back agent involved in search for caretakers (7)KEEPERS
27 Permitted rock band featuring Lee to play (7)
28 Sister’s descriptive words are out of love (4) NUNS
29 A reused vent, without base gives rise to risks (10) ADVENTURES

Down
1 Caught gangster pinching gold and gemstone (5)
2 Need to raise money in Japan; to cover tax on computers (9) NECESSITY
3 Bird — canary heading to India over frozen mass of water (7)ICEBERG
4 Watchmen heading off to gates (7) ENTRIES
5 Cleaner, edgy, often revolts against Sunday duties (7)
7 Is one in tube north bound for excursion? (5)
8 Selfless person died, reincarnated and came back! (9)
9 Collect wine bottled by expert (6)
14 Lustre surrounding kip’s woolly fleece for example (9)
16 Bank employee hosted party that finished early, for tourist (9) TRAVELLER
18 Lift restriction about clamour for gardening tool (6)
19 “Service department head’s pilfered”, copper’s alleged (7)
20 They use hash for sleep (7)
21 Model, below average, after scrap gets insignificant role (3,4)
23 Nothing can control energy in the deep (5)
25 Very sorry to decline carbonated drinks (5)SODAS

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Secret identity criminal duo possessed (10) CONFIDENCE
6 Always tough to cut corners (4) EVER
10 In Germany, I, laze around being most wealthy (7) RICHEST
11 Confronts firms involved in shams (7) ACCOSTS
12 Decreasing species of codfish around English cape coming back (9)LESSENING
13 Adoration found in relationship? On the contrary (5)RATIO
14 Wound left for bit of time in bandage (5)SLING
15 Concluded, ruptured duct seeps (9) SUSPECTED
17 North Africans built pigsty near extinct river (9)EGYPTIANS
21 Directors' listless report (5) BOARD
22 Shot suspect in the stomach, having stolen ring (5)PHOTO
24 Unlimited liras owned by noblewoman (9)COUNTLESS
26 Back agent involved in search for caretakers (7)KEEPERS
27 Permitted rock band featuring Lee to play (7)ENABLED
28 Sister’s descriptive words are out of love (4) NUNS
29 A reused vent, without base gives rise to risks (10) ADVENTURES

Down
1 Caught gangster pinching gold and gemstone (5)CORAL
2 Need to raise money in Japan; to cover tax on computers (9) NECESSITY
3 Bird — canary heading to India over frozen mass of water (7)ICEBERG
4 Watchmen heading off to gates (7) ENTRIES
5 Cleaner, edgy, often revolts against Sunday duties (7)CHARGES
7 Is one in tube north bound for excursion? (5)VISIT
8 Selfless person died, reincarnated and came back! (9)RESPONDED
9 Collect wine bottled by expert (6)ACCRUE
14 Lustre surrounding kip’s woolly fleece for example (9)SHEEPSKIN
16 Bank employee hosted party that finished early, for tourist (9) TRAVELLER
18 Lift restriction about clamour for gardening tool (6)TROWEL
19 “Service department head’s pilfered”, copper’s alleged (7)ACCUSED
20 They use hash for sleep (7)SHUTEYE
21 Model, below average, after scrap gets insignificant role (3,4)BIT PART
23 Nothing can control energy in the deep (5)OCEAN
25 Very sorry to decline carbonated drinks (5)SODAS

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

[deepakgita]

Across
9 When fun is missing in fitness, it's bad (7)
10 Badly scripted drama I took you reportedly in the city (7) MADURAI
11 Investigate blast, Chief detective replaced for importing a bit of RDX (7)
12 Attached new canvas to Nile Red painting (7)
13 Me shaken, I broke down on seeing Her (9) MEENAKSHI
15 For starters, salt, ajinomoto, lime, nutmeg added to stew (5)
16 Legendary character destroyed King Nedunchezian I with a piece of anklet and peak anger (7)
19 Hair to observe Captain Lamb at ashes, when opponents are out (7)
20 Ruled out? Come back bat, bagging a pair (5)
21 Drifts as evil taste develops (9)
25 Having many mountains, it’s uncomfortably cold without cap (7)
26 Indict topless solicitor Elizabeth standing in front of a church (7)
28 Bird flew right out, thanks to the bread (7)
29 With respect to proposal, rewrite endlessly (7)

Down
1 Quiet about value of, say The Louvre (6) MUSUEM
2 Incomplete construction with no icon at the place of worship... (6) TEMPLE
3 ...proof that unfinished model is recycled (4)
4 Judge animals with a bit of softness (6)
5 Gradually pay off estimator, otherwise lose a shirt (8)
6 Youth plays a party track to trap the French (10)
7 Shape learners with a medicinal plant (8)
8 Artificial puddle formed by say, a swift shower (8)
14 A particle first separated by specialists (10)
16 Start off to draw uninterrupted power supply to make sauces (8)
17 B’Berliners without hesitation disposed biters (8)
18 Sick, rainy weather faced by people from an old kingdom (8)
22 Distorted visual image of mules leaving the river (6)
23 Corrupt sportsman's son walks out with loose women... (6)
24 ... rift created by Supreme Court's hard philosophy (6)
27 Stop, strike back with knife edge (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
9 When fun is missing in fitness, it's bad (7)
10 Badly scripted drama I took you reportedly in the city (7) MADURAI
11 Investigate blast, Chief detective replaced for importing a bit of RDX (7)
12 Attached new canvas to Nile Red painting (7)
13 Me shaken, I broke down on seeing Her (9) MEENAKSHI
15 For starters, salt, ajinomoto, lime, nutmeg added to stew (5)
16 Legendary character destroyed King Nedunchezian I with a piece of anklet and peak anger (7)
19 Hair to observe Captain Lamb at ashes, when opponents are out (7)
20 Ruled out? Come back bat, bagging a pair (5)
21 Drifts as evil taste develops (9)
25 Having many mountains, it’s uncomfortably cold without cap (7)
26 Indict topless solicitor Elizabeth standing in front of a church (7)
28 Bird flew right out, thanks to the bread (7)
29 With respect to proposal, rewrite endlessly (7)

Down
1 Quiet about value of, say The Louvre (6) MUSUEM
2 Incomplete construction with no icon at the place of worship... (6) TEMPLE
3 ...proof that unfinished model is recycled (4)
4 Judge animals with a bit of softness (6)
5 Gradually pay off estimator, otherwise lose a shirt (8) AMORTISE
6 Youth plays a party track to trap the French (10) ADOLESCENT
7 Shape learners with a medicinal plant (8) PRUNELLA
8 Artificial puddle formed by say, a swift shower (8) BIRDBATH
14 A particle first separated by specialists (10)
16 Start off to draw uninterrupted power supply to make sauces (8)
17 B’Berliners without hesitation disposed biters (8)
18 Sick, rainy weather faced by people from an old kingdom (8)
22 Distorted visual image of mules leaving the river (6)
23 Corrupt sportsman's son walks out with loose women... (6)
24 ... rift created by Supreme Court's hard philosophy (6)
27 Stop, strike back with knife edge (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Wow! Wow! Wow!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 When fun is missing in fitness, it's bad (7)
10 Badly scripted drama I took you reportedly in the city (7) MADURAI
11 Investigate blast, Chief detective replaced for importing a bit of RDX (7)
12 Attached new canvas to Nile Red painting (7)
13 Me shaken, I broke down on seeing Her (9) MEENAKSHI
15 For starters, salt, ajinomoto, lime, nutmeg added to stew (5)SALNA
16 Legendary character destroyed King Nedunchezian I with a piece of anklet and peak anger (7)KANNAGI
19 Hair to observe Captain Lamb at ashes, when opponents are out (7)
20 Ruled out? Come back bat, bagging a pair (5)
21 Drifts as evil taste develops (9)
25 Having many mountains, it’s uncomfortably cold without cap (7)
26 Indict topless solicitor Elizabeth standing in front of a church (7)
28 Bird flew right out, thanks to the bread (7)
29 With respect to proposal, rewrite endlessly (7)

Down
1 Quiet about value of, say The Louvre (6) MUSUEM
2 Incomplete construction with no icon at the place of worship... (6) TEMPLE
3 ...proof that unfinished model is recycled (4)
4 Judge animals with a bit of softness (6)ASSESS
5 Gradually pay off estimator, otherwise lose a shirt (8)
6 Youth plays a party track to trap the French (10)
7 Shape learners with a medicinal plant (8)
8 Artificial puddle formed by say, a swift shower (8)
14 A particle first separated by specialists (10)
16 Start off to draw uninterrupted power supply to make sauces (8)KETCHUPS
17 B’Berliners without hesitation disposed biters (8)
18 Sick, rainy weather faced by people from an old kingdom (8)
22 Distorted visual image of mules leaving the river (6)
23 Corrupt sportsman's son walks out with loose women... (6)
24 ... rift created by Supreme Court's hard philosophy (6)
27 Stop, strike back with knife edge (4)

[Russellbew]

:happydance::clap:

[Russellbew]

Across
9 When fun is missing in fitness, it's bad (7) USELESS
10 Badly scripted drama I took you reportedly in the city (7) MADURAI
11 Investigate blast, Chief detective replaced for importing a bit of RDX (7)
12 Attached new canvas to Nile Red painting (7)
13 Me shaken, I broke down on seeing Her (9) MEENAKSHI
15 For starters, salt, ajinomoto, lime, nutmeg added to stew (5)SALNA
16 Legendary character destroyed King Nedunchezian I with a piece of anklet and peak anger (7)KANNAGI
19 Hair to observe Captain Lamb at ashes, when opponents are out (7)
20 Ruled out? Come back bat, bagging a pair (5)
21 Drifts as evil taste develops (9) LEVITATES
25 Having many mountains, it’s uncomfortably cold without cap (7)
26 Indict topless solicitor Elizabeth standing in front of a church (7)
28 Bird flew right out, thanks to the bread (7)
29 With respect to proposal, rewrite endlessly (7) APROPOS

Down
1 Quiet about value of, say The Louvre (6) MUSUEM
2 Incomplete construction with no icon at the place of worship... (6) TEMPLE
3 ...proof that unfinished model is recycled (4)
4 Judge animals with a bit of softness (6)ASSESS
5 Gradually pay off estimator, otherwise lose a shirt (8)
6 Youth plays a party track to trap the French (10)
7 Shape learners with a medicinal plant (8)
8 Artificial puddle formed by say, a swift shower (8)
14 A particle first separated by specialists (10)
16 Start off to draw uninterrupted power supply to make sauces (8)KETCHUPS
17 B’Berliners without hesitation disposed biters (8) NIBBLERS
18 Sick, rainy weather faced by people from an old kingdom (8)
22 Distorted visual image of mules leaving the river (6)
23 Corrupt sportsman's son walks out with loose women... (6)
24 ... rift created by Supreme Court's hard philosophy (6)
27 Stop, strike back with knife edge (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 When fun is missing in fitness, it's bad (7) USELESS
10 Badly scripted drama I took you reportedly in the city (7) MADURAI
11 Investigate blast, Chief detective replaced for importing a bit of RDX (7)EXPLORE
12 Attached new canvas to Nile Red painting (7)RELINED
13 Me shaken, I broke down on seeing Her (9) MEENAKSHI
15 For starters, salt, ajinomoto, lime, nutmeg added to stew (5)SALNA
16 Legendary character destroyed King Nedunchezian I with a piece of anklet and peak anger (7)KANNAGI
19 Hair to observe Captain Lamb at ashes, when opponents are out (7)EYELASH
20 Ruled out? Come back bat, bagging a pair (5)TABOO
21 Drifts as evil taste develops (9) LEVITATES
25 Having many mountains, it’s uncomfortably cold without cap (7)HILLIER
26 Indict topless solicitor Elizabeth standing in front of a church (7)IMPEACH
28 Bird flew right out, thanks to the bread (7)PAROTTA
29 With respect to proposal, rewrite endlessly (7) APROPOS

Down
1 Quiet about value of, say The Louvre (6) MUSUEM
2 Incomplete construction with no icon at the place of worship... (6) TEMPLE
3 ...proof that unfinished model is recycled (4)DEMO
4 Judge animals with a bit of softness (6)ASSESS
5 Gradually pay off estimator, otherwise lose a shirt (8)AMORTISE
6 Youth plays a party track to trap the French (10)ADOLESCENT
7 Shape learners with a medicinal plant (8)PRUNELLA
8 Artificial puddle formed by say, a swift shower (8)BIRDBATH
14 A particle first separated by specialists (10)ANATOMISTS
16 Start off to draw uninterrupted power supply to make sauces (8)KETCHUPS
17 B’Berliners without hesitation disposed biters (8) NIBBLERS
18 Sick, rainy weather faced by people from an old kingdom (8)ILLYRIAN
22 Distorted visual image of mules leaving the river (6)VAIGAI
23 Corrupt sportsman's son walks out with loose women... (6)TRAMPS
24 ... rift created by Supreme Court's hard philosophy (6)SCHISM
27 Stop, strike back with knife edge (4)PARK

:clap::clap::clap: A very delightful, delicious fare from Afterdark!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Note bent bones (6)
4 Circle around Spain in vehicles (6)
9 Sources of the Ebola disease slowly spreads (4)
10 Organise, sell tour by a vehicle (10)
11 High tension hitting the ball out in the game (6)
12 Abstainers in exotic resort raise horses (8)
13 Go around the corner, organise special beef cuts (9)
15 Escaped criminal's profiles found during inspections (5) TOURS
16 Call girls for pastries (5) TARTS
18 Ate at intervals (3,6) TEA BREAKS
22 Gets more complicated when porous checkpoints loses cop (8) THICKENS
23 Measure a large Scotch first for the counts (6)
25 Guards behind odd looking stranger to find the breach (10)
26 Relationships that is inside the society (4)
27 Article IRS takes belongs to them (6)
28 Darling, come back, take oriental drug and have first of sessions in the tents (6)

Down
1 In addition to the Royal Engineers, get tax officer... (7)
2 ...bisexual boy to find animal (5)
3 AGM expelled new magistrate for being a comedian (7)
5 Have taken out hapless lovelorn woman's garment (4-2)
6 Say, escape action in a single press of computer button (9)
7 Conservative rule is more just (7)
8 Almost restrict jingles about setter's debates (13)
14 Restraint to erect nice building (9)
17 Is very eager to get a new T Shirt (7)
19 Say, Bradman's first English fabric (7)
20 King sick about queen's assassins (7)
21 Angled Geryi Piranha in a weighted line (6)
24 Position bird at Lake Elizabeth (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11084/article6006797.ece

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Note bent bones (6)
4 Circle around Spain in vehicles (6)
9 Sources of the Ebola disease slowly spreads (4)
10 Organise, sell tour by a vehicle (10)
11 High tension hitting the ball out in the game (6)
12 Abstainers in exotic resort raise horses (8)
13 Go around the corner, organise special beef cuts (9) TOURNEDOS
15 Escaped criminal's profiles found during inspections (5) TOURS
16 Call girls for pastries (5) TARTS
18 Ate at intervals (3,6) TEA BREAKS
22 Gets more complicated when porous checkpoints loses cop (8) THICKENS
23 Measure a large Scotch first for the counts (6)
25 Guards behind odd looking stranger to find the breach (10) TRANSGRESS
26 Relationships that is inside the society (4)
27 Article IRS takes belongs to them (6)
28 Darling, come back, take oriental drug and have first of sessions in the tents (6)

Down
1 In addition to the Royal Engineers, get tax officer... (7)
2 ...bisexual boy to find animal (5)
3 AGM expelled new magistrate for being a comedian (7)
5 Have taken out hapless lovelorn woman's garment (4-2)
6 Say, escape action in a single press of computer button (9)
7 Conservative rule is more just (7)
8 Almost restrict jingles about setter's debates (13) CONTROVERSIES
14 Restraint to erect nice building (9)
17 Is very eager to get a new T Shirt (7)
19 Say, Bradman's first English fabric (7) BATISTE
20 King sick about queen's assassins (7)
21 Angled Geryi Piranha in a weighted line (6)
24 Position bird at Lake Elizabeth (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Note bent bones (6)
4 Circle around Spain in vehicles (6)
9 Sources of the Ebola disease slowly spreads (4)
10 Organise, sell tour by a vehicle (10)
11 High tension hitting the ball out in the game (6)
12 Abstainers in exotic resort raise horses (8)
13 Go around the corner, organise special beef cuts (9) TOURNEDOS
15 Escaped criminal's profiles found during inspections (5) TOURS
16 Call girls for pastries (5) TARTS
18 Ate at intervals (3,6) TEA BREAKS
22 Gets more complicated when porous checkpoints loses cop (8) THICKENS
23 Measure a large Scotch first for the counts (6)
25 Guards behind odd looking stranger to find the breach (10) TRANSGRESS
26 Relationships that is inside the society (4)
27 Article IRS takes belongs to them (6) THEIRS
28 Darling, come back, take oriental drug and have first of sessions in the tents (6)

Down
1 In addition to the Royal Engineers, get tax officer... (7)
2 ...bisexual boy to find animal (5)
3 AGM expelled new magistrate for being a comedian (7) ARTISTE
5 Have taken out hapless lovelorn woman's garment (4-2)
6 Say, escape action in a single press of computer button (9)
7 Conservative rule is more just (7)
8 Almost restrict jingles about setter's debates (13) CONTROVERSIES
14 Restraint to erect nice building (9)
17 Is very eager to get a new T Shirt (7) ATHIRST
19 Say, Bradman's first English fabric (7) BATISTE
20 King sick about queen's assassins (7)KILLERS
21 Angled Geryi Piranha in a weighted line (6)
24 Position bird at Lake Elizabeth (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Note bent bones (6)TIBIAS
4 Circle around Spain in vehicles (6)
9 Sources of the Ebola disease slowly spreads (4)
10 Organise, sell tour by a vehicle (10)
11 High tension hitting the ball out in the game (6)
12 Abstainers in exotic resort raise horses (8)TROTTERS
13 Go around the corner, organise special beef cuts (9) TOURNEDOS
15 Escaped criminal's profiles found during inspections (5) TOURS
16 Call girls for pastries (5) TARTS
18 Ate at intervals (3,6) TEA BREAKS
22 Gets more complicated when porous checkpoints loses cop (8) THICKENS
23 Measure a large Scotch first for the counts (6)
25 Guards behind odd looking stranger to find the breach (10) TRANSGRESS
26 Relationships that is inside the society (4)TIES
27 Article IRS takes belongs to them (6) THEIRS
28 Darling, come back, take oriental drug and have first of sessions in the tents (6)

Down
1 In addition to the Royal Engineers, get tax officer... (7)
2 ...bisexual boy to find animal (5)BISON
3 AGM expelled new magistrate for being a comedian (7) ARTISTE
5 Have taken out hapless lovelorn woman's garment (4-2)
6 Say, escape action in a single press of computer button (9)
7 Conservative rule is more just (7)
8 Almost restrict jingles about setter's debates (13) CONTROVERSIES
14 Restraint to erect nice building (9)
17 Is very eager to get a new T Shirt (7) ATHIRST
19 Say, Bradman's first English fabric (7) BATISTE
20 King sick about queen's assassins (7)KILLERS
21 Angled Geryi Piranha in a weighted line (6)
24 Position bird at Lake Elizabeth (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Note bent bones (6)TIBIAS
4 Circle around Spain in vehicles (6)TRIKES
9 Sources of the Ebola disease slowly spreads (4)TEDS
10 Organise, sell tour by a vehicle (10)TROLLEYBUS
11 High tension hitting the ball out in the game (6)TENNIS
12 Abstainers in exotic resort raise horses (8)TROTTERS
13 Go around the corner, organise special beef cuts (9) TOURNEDOS
15 Escaped criminal's profiles found during inspections (5) TOURS
16 Call girls for pastries (5) TARTS
18 Ate at intervals (3,6) TEA BREAKS
22 Gets more complicated when porous checkpoints loses cop (8) THICKENS
23 Measure a large Scotch first for the counts (6)TOTALS
25 Guards behind odd looking stranger to find the breach (10) TRANSGRESS
26 Relationships that is inside the society (4)TIES
27 Article IRS takes belongs to them (6) THEIRS
28 Darling, come back, take oriental drug and have first of sessions in the tents (6)TEPEES

Down
1 In addition to the Royal Engineers, get tax officer... (7)THERETO
2 ...bisexual boy to find animal (5)BISON
3 AGM expelled new magistrate for being a comedian (7) ARTISTE
5 Have taken out hapless lovelorn woman's garment (4-2)ROLL-ON
6 Say, escape action in a single press of computer button (9)KEYSTROKE
7 Conservative rule is more just (7)SQUARER
8 Almost restrict jingles about setter's debates (13) CONTROVERSIES
14 Restraint to erect nice building (9)RETICENCE
17 Is very eager to get a new T Shirt (7) ATHIRST
19 Say, Bradman's first English fabric (7) BATISTE
20 King sick about queen's assassins (7)KILLERS
21 Angled Geryi Piranha in a weighted line (6)LEDGER
24 Position bird at Lake Elizabeth (5)TITLE

:clap::clap::clap: A great themed puzzle with all answers across bearing the initials of the setter-Thirumalaiswami Shrikanth!!!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6)
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8)
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)
15 Sign scribbled on me (4)
16 Said to look closely for food (4)
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)
24 Imaginary place of thought (10)
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6)
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6)

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)
2 Drink water in Moscow (5)
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4)
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5)
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7)
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13)
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6)
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-10991/article5616309.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6)
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8)
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)
15 Sign scribbled on me (4)
16 Said to look closely for food (4)
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)
24 Imaginary place of thought (10)
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) SILVER
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6)

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)
2 Drink water in Moscow (5) VODKA
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4) RAT RACE
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5)
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7) GREMLIN
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13)
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6)
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)

[deepakgita]

26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) SILVER Correction LINING

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6)
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8)
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)
15 Sign scribbled on me (4)
16 Said to look closely for food (4)
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)
24 Imaginary place of thought (10) WONDERLAND
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) SILVER LINING
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6)

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)
2 Drink water in Moscow (5) VODKA
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4) RAT RACE
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5) WELL TIMED
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7) GREMLIN
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13) PARALLELOGRAM
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6) TEA GARDEN
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)

[Russellbew]

OACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6) IGUANA
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8) ASTUTELY
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)
15 Sign scribbled on me (4) OMEN
16 Said to look closely for food (4)
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)
24 Imaginary place of thought (10) WONDERLAND
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) LINING
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6) OTIOSE

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)
2 Drink water in Moscow (5) VODKA
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4) RAT RACE
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5) WELL TIMED
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7) GREMLIN
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13) PARALLELOGRAM
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6) TEA GARDEN
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6) IGUANA
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8) ASTUTELY
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)
15 Sign scribbled on me (4) OMEN
16 Said to look closely for food (4)
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)ALLOWS
24 Imaginary place of thought (10) WONDERLAND
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) SILVER LINING
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6) OTIOSE

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)COAL GAS
2 Drink water in Moscow (5) VODKA
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4) RAT RACE
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)AERATE
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5) WELL TIMED
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7) GREMLIN
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13) PARALLELOGRAM
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6) TEA GARDEN
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)PALM OIL
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 A priest gets back into empty cistern to tunnel (6) CAVERN
2 Pest hiding in headgear wiggles (6) EARWIG
9 Minor department (4) WARD
10 14’s produce is brought to hotel guests on it (3,6) TEA TROLLEY
11 Animal in New Guinea, excluding eastern border of Jayapura (6) IGUANA
12 Brilliantly sculpted statue near empty library (8) ASTUTELY
13 Flier advertising style fest (6,3)TSETSE FLY
15 Sign scribbled on me (4) OMEN
16 Said to look closely for food (4)PEAR
17 Developed P-Al dye? (6,3)PLAYED OUT
21 Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice (8)PLEASING
22 Permits criminal’s owl to flutter (6)ALLOWS
24 Imaginary place of thought (10) WONDERLAND
25 Basically, it’s the preposition used to indicate comparison (4)THAN
26 All clouds positively have it made of a precious metal (6) SILVER LINING
27 Leaders of Oman to introduce orange squash embargo. It’s fruitless! (6) OTIOSE

DOWN
1 Algae companies extract drug, then engineer fuel (4,3)COAL GAS
2 Drink water in Moscow (5) VODKA
3 Artist to depict a pointless pursuit (3,4) RAT RACE
5 Had to consume time to freshen (6)AERATE
6 Effectively resign and retire at the right moment (4,5) WELL TIMED
7 Girl becomes the leader at Russian headquarters? That’s totally imaginary (7) GREMLIN
8 Shape bearing resemblance to round, grand animal (13) PARALLELOGRAM
14 Note: refurbish Agra house where plants are being cultivated (3,6) TEA GARDEN
16 Handy cooking ingredient (4,3)PALM OIL
18 Since a long time ago, maybe, 2001, period… (7)YEARDOT
19 …to undo vague, new building that’s not good (7)UNWEAVE
20 Manor tickets, upon recollection, yielded fruit (6)CITRON
23 Where loot is distributed upon securing top tier (5)LOTTO

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

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Bridge player engrossed by word games causes quarrel (5,6) CROSS SWORDS
9 Harps on about children like Annie? (7) ORPHANS
10 Treading the boards, using one leg after another (2,5)
11 How graduates gained success at university, a little at a time? (2,7)
12 Sea-ear daughter removed from window (5)
13 Reduce the length of a card game (7)
14 Rice dish recipe for starters — it’s too complicated (7)
16 Steal tin - perplex bishop, leaving (7)
19 Chief beginning to split up British Army corps (7)
21 Tropical American tree resin, reduced (5)
22 Look smart in plant (9)
23 Young animal allowed outside at all? (7)
24 Prattle about milliner (7)
25 Quarrelsome conversation if male drunk? I can’t express how I feel (5,4,2)

Down
1 Filled with emotion, liaisons involving English ambassador’s deputy (6,9)
2 Indecent, old boy on location (7) OBSCENE
3 Poles entering track, leaving backer (7)
4 Up in Somerset, we ran new resort town (6-5-4)
5 Let in again to study with German (7)
6 Control the movement of bullock (5)
7 Highest money for people in authority (3,5)
8 Spinner — pride shattered after first of sixes (6) SPIDER
15 Open University going on about orchestral piece (8)
17 Having a mistress, about fifty, is typical of the person mentioned (3,4)
18 Pick artist to portray the sister of Orestes (7)
19 Copy upset clients (7)
20 Number carried by sleigh, typically (6)
21 Live down under (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bridge player engrossed by word games causes quarrel (5,6) CROSS SWORDS
9 Harps on about children like Annie? (7) ORPHANS
10 Treading the boards, using one leg after another (2,5)
11 How graduates gained success at university, a little at a time? (2,7)BY DEGREES
12 Sea-ear daughter removed from window (5)
13 Reduce the length of a card game (7)ABRIDGE
14 Rice dish recipe for starters — it’s too complicated (7)RISOTTO
16 Steal tin - perplex bishop, leaving (7)
19 Chief beginning to split up British Army corps (7)
21 Tropical American tree resin, reduced (5)
22 Look smart in plant (9)
23 Young animal allowed outside at all? (7)
24 Prattle about milliner (7)
25 Quarrelsome conversation if male drunk? I can’t express how I feel (5,4,2)

Down
1 Filled with emotion, liaisons involving English ambassador’s deputy (6,9)
2 Indecent, old boy on location (7) OBSCENE
3 Poles entering track, leaving backer (7)
4 Up in Somerset, we ran new resort town (6-5-4)
5 Let in again to study with German (7)
6 Control the movement of bullock (5)
7 Highest money for people in authority (3,5)TOP BRASS
8 Spinner — pride shattered after first of sixes (6) SPIDER
15 Open University going on about orchestral piece (8)
17 Having a mistress, about fifty, is typical of the person mentioned (3,4)
18 Pick artist to portray the sister of Orestes (7)
19 Copy upset clients (7)
20 Number carried by sleigh, typically (6)
21 Live down under (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bridge player engrossed by word games causes quarrel (5,6) CROSS SWORDS
9 Harps on about children like Annie? (7) ORPHANS
10 Treading the boards, using one leg after another (2,5) ON STAGE
11 How graduates gained success at university, a little at a time? (2,7)BY DEGREES
12 Sea-ear daughter removed from window (5) ORMER
13 Reduce the length of a card game (7)ABRIDGE
14 Rice dish recipe for starters — it’s too complicated (7)RISOTTO
16 Steal tin - perplex bishop, leaving (7) SNAFFLE
19 Chief beginning to split up British Army corps (7) ​SUPREME
21 Tropical American tree resin, reduced (5)
22 Look smart in plant (9)[/B]
23 Young animal allowed outside at all? (7)
24 Prattle about milliner (7)
25 Quarrelsome conversation if male drunk? I can’t express how I feel (5,4,2)

Down
1 Filled with emotion, liaisons involving English ambassador’s deputy (6,9)
2 Indecent, old boy on location (7) OBSCENE
3 Poles entering track, leaving backer (7)
4 Up in Somerset, we ran new resort town (6-5-4)
5 Let in again to study with German (7)
6 Control the movement of bullock (5)
7 Highest money for people in authority (3,5)TOP BRASS
8 Spinner — pride shattered after first of sixes (6) SPIDER
15 Open University going on about orchestral piece (8)
17 Having a mistress, about fifty, is typical of the person mentioned (3,4)
18 Pick artist to portray the sister of Orestes (7)
19 Copy upset clients (7)
20 Number carried by sleigh, typically (6)
21 Live down under (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bridge player engrossed by word games causes quarrel (5,6) CROSS SWORDS
9 Harps on about children like Annie? (7) ORPHANS
10 Treading the boards, using one leg after another (2,5) ON STAGE
11 How graduates gained success at university, a little at a time? (2,7)BY DEGREES
12 Sea-ear daughter removed from window (5) ORMER
13 Reduce the length of a card game (7)ABRIDGE
14 Rice dish recipe for starters — it’s too complicated (7)RISOTTO
16 Steal tin - perplex bishop, leaving (7) SNAFFLE
19 Chief beginning to split up British Army corps (7) ​SUPREME
21 Tropical American tree resin, reduced (5)BALSA
22 Look smart in plant (9)EYEBRIGHT
23 Young animal allowed outside at all? (7)LEVERET
24 Prattle about milliner (7)CHATTER
25 Quarrelsome conversation if male drunk? I can’t express how I feel (5,4,2)WORDS FAIL ME

Down
1 Filled with emotion, liaisons involving English ambassador’s deputy (6,9)CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
2 Indecent, old boy on location (7) OBSCENE
3 Poles entering track, leaving backer (7)SPONSOR
4 Up in Somerset, we ran new resort town (6-5-4)WESTON-SUPER-MARE
5 Let in again to study with German (7)READMIT
6 Control the movement of bullock (5)STEER
7 Highest money for people in authority (3,5)TOP BRASS
8 Spinner — pride shattered after first of sixes (6) SPIDER
15 Open University going on about orchestral piece (8)OVERTURE
17 Having a mistress, about fifty, is typical of the person mentioned (3,4)ALL OVER
18 Pick artist to portray the sister of Orestes (7)ELECTRA
19 Copy upset clients (7)STENCIL
20 Number carried by sleigh, typically (6)EIGHTY
21 Live down under (5)BELOW

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6)
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7)
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4)
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9)
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4)
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6)
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7)
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7)
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6)
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4)
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6)
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9)
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9)
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9)
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8)
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8)
22 Old rooms, new architect's foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11055/article5894024.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7)
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4)
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9)
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6)
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7)
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6)
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4)
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6)
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9)
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9)
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9)
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8)
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7)
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4)
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9)
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6)
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7)
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6)
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4)
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6)
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9) ANTIPASTI
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9) PROLUSION
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9) NATIONALS
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8) INEXPERT
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7) PUMPKIN
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4) NAME
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9) MATRIMONY
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6) GALAXY
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7)
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6)
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4)
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6)
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9) ANTIPASTI
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9) PROLUSION
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9) NATIONALS
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8) INEXPERT
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7) PUMPKIN
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)NARCOTIC
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4) NAME
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9) MATRIMONY
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6) GALAXY
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)ASTEROID
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7)
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)EXPONENT
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)CAMERAMEN
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6)
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4)
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6)
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9) ANTIPASTI
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9) PROLUSION
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9) NATIONALS
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8) INEXPERT
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7) PUMPKIN
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)NARCOTIC
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4) NAME
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9) MATRIMONY
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6) GALAXY
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)ASTEROID
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7) NUMBERS
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)EXPONENT
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)CAMERAMEN
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6) INKPOT
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4) ALPS
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6) LASSES
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9) ANTIPASTI
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9) PROLUSION
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9) NATIONALS
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8) INEXPERT
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)
25 Member’s love is void (5)
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 I clued about mathematician (6) EUCLID
4 A foul sport (8)HANDBALL
10 Fruit results in politician breaking into endless vomiting (7) PUMPKIN
11 Requests for hint in the middle of each crossword, essentially (7)PRAYERS
12 Dizzy? Crocin (T), a sedative! (8)NARCOTIC
13 Twist as white played with rook (6)WRITHE
15 Primarily Neyartha’s a setter’s title (4) NAME
16 Man takes groom with love at finale of gay marriage (9) MATRIMONY
20 Remove nuts in design completely (9)UNINSTALL
21 Complaint found in a nasty eye (4) STYE
24 Team of stars is careless, happy on the outside (6) GALAXY
26 As editor dances to rock... (8)ASTEROID
28 ....songs, men rub out last of headlines (7) NUMBERS
29 Work with power, energy, speed and before all, love (7) OPERATE
30 First dozen followers are primarily fakes mobbing Twitter List (8)APOSTLES
31 Vessel covering is at unstable equilibrium (6)STASIS
Down
1 Champion played next Open (8)EXPONENT
2 Shooters arrived with regular army soldiers (9)CAMERAMEN
3 Writers draw from this point made about Kaliyuga’s origin (6) INKPOT
5 Criminal takes hollow pass in European range (4) ALPS
6 Graphs show rising relief by pulse spectrometer’s peak (8)DIAGRAMS
7 Clever editor’s rise is inappropriate (5)ADEPT
8 Mirrors don’t display good girls (6) LASSES
9 Bowling spin, I attack without having covers to Cook, for starters (9) ANTIPASTI
14 Expert’s flight fails to take off in introductory essay (9) PROLUSION
17 Citizens charge into South African province with onset of skirmish (9) NATIONALS
18 Unlike 7, setter leaves experiment out (8) INEXPERT
19 Unnecessary taunts by principal secretary (8) NEEDLESS
22 Old rooms, new architect's. foundation plan (6)AGENDA
23 Setter’s money covers Spinner (6)CEMENT
25 Member’s love is void (5)LIMBO
27 A space between ‘seats’, not a space between ‘seas’ (4)ISLE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10)
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4)
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8)
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6)
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9)
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4)
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7)
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)
30 Figure D, say (10)
DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4)
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9)
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9)
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)
26 Count them aloud man (4)

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

[sandhya.p61]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10)
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4)
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8)
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6)
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9) PUBLISHER
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4)
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)ACADEMICS
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7) CASINOS
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)
30 Figure D, say (10)

DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)AWESTRUCK
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4)
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9)
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9)
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)
26 Count them aloud man (4)

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10) MASTERMIND
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4) DAME
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8) SENSIBLE
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6) CHARGE
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9) PUBLISHER
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4)
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)ACADEMICS
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7) CASINOS
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)
30 Figure D, say (10)

DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)AWESTRUCK
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4)
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9)
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9)
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)
26 Count them aloud man (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10) MASTERMIND
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4) DAME
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8) SENSIBLE
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6) CHARGE
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9) PUBLISHER
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4)
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)KILL
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)ACADEMICS
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7) CASINOS
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)ADDS
30 Figure D, say (10)

DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)AWESTRUCK
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)TASTE
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4)
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9)
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9)
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)AMEND
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)
26 Count them aloud man (4)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10) MASTERMIND
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4) DAME
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8) SENSIBLE
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6) CHARGE
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9) PUBLISHER
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4) CALF
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)KILL
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)ACADEMICS
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7) CASINOS
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)ADDS
30 Figure D, say (10)

DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)AWESTRUCK
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)TASTE
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4) IDEA
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9) LOLLIPOPS
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9) FICTIONAL
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)AMEND
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)
26 Count them aloud man (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Owner married to half-Indian architect (10) MASTERMIND
7 Lady/maiden leaving home in distress (4) DAME
9 Possibly no good being less wise (8) SENSIBLE
10 Bill and I abandoned seat, retreated for instance (6) CHARGE
11 Tired horse needing time for rest (6)OTHERS
12 Confirm free contents to go with boxes (7)RECHECK
14 Producer sees local woman reading about relief centre (9) PUBLISHER
16 Block of ice buried in vertical falls (4) CALF
18 Put an end to king’s misfortune (4)KILL
19 Studies Frenchman involved in a mysterious CID case (9)ACADEMICS
22 Accountants in love with small gambling centres (7) CASINOS
24 Article about pink pants in paper (6)NAPKIN
27 Bee hives can often make heads turn (6)BECOME
28 Crazy over a drink that's good, although harmful (8)DAMAGING
29 Summer does this as days get by (4)ADDS
30 Figure D, say (10)SEMICIRCLE

DOWN
2 Stunned as wife has energy to break open lorry (9)AWESTRUCK
3 High tea’s having good flavour (5)TASTE
4 Picture puzzles on large vehicles (7)REBUSES
5 Fragment of Euclidean theory (4) IDEA
6 Immersed and pulled daughter for a second (6)DUCKED
7 Paid back by the hour with silver - 1000 for separating membrane (9)DIAPHRAGM
8 Host entertains a soldier with charm (5)MAGIC
13 Composer’s close to the seaside (5)BEACH
15 Candies and rolls to get Penny sick on climbing up (9) LOLLIPOPS
17 Not quite only fact I fancy going over - I like most stories (9) FICTIONAL
20 Energetic detective catches a good number running north (7)DYNAMIC
21 Pack the queen's shorts (6)BOXERS
23 Change wrongly entered name before joining date (5)AMEND
25 Proper case to hold time device (5)PAGER
26 Count them aloud man (4)ADAM

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6)
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6)
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4)
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4)
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6)
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2)
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6)
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)
Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7)
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7)
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7)
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9)
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9)
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11151/article6263745.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6)
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4)
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6)
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6)
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)
Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7)
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7)
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9)
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9)
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)FLAGRANT
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6)
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4)
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6)
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6)
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)

Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7)
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7)
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9)
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9)
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)ALBATROSS
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)WASSAIL
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)LOCATED
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)FLAGRANT
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6) TASTES
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4) STREET SIGN
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6) STEERS
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6) STROLL
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)

Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7)
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7)
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9)
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9)
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)ALBATROSS
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)WASSAIL
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)LOCATED
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)FLAGRANT
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6) TASTES
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4) STREET SIGN
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6) STEERS
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6) STROLL
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)

Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7) DETAINS
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7) TETANUS
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9) INSURGENT
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9) SHELTERED
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)ALBATROSS
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)WASSAIL
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)LOCATED
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)FLAGRANT
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6) TASTES
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4) STREET SIGN
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6) STEERS
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)TRIBES
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)SALT
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6) STROLL
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)

Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)ANGLE
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7) DETAINS
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7) TETANUS
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9) INSURGENT
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9) SHELTERED
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)
15 Three under a large bird (9)ALBATROSS
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)
19 Drink with mug (7)WASSAIL
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)LOCATED
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)
24 Key move (5)SHIFT

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Gopi, uninitiated, consumed a narcotic (6) OPIATE
5 Craziest act draws support finally, taking time (8)DOTTIEST
9 Glaringly offensive and loud tirade following delay (8)FLAGRANT
10 Beginners in analytical statistics are taken in by random test samples (6) TASTES
11 Lost? Steering aimlessly? Look out for a board indicating driving directions! (6,4) STREET SIGN
12 Doper at ease, having consumed speed (4) RATE
13 The ridiculous rates for cinemas! (8)THEATRES
16 Guides for cryptic setters short of time (6) STEERS
17 Rants about assistance not being available for large families (6)TRIBES
19 Rich and fit to party (4-2-2) WELL TO DO
21 Gandhi marched for this last struggle (4)SALT
22 Old horse-drawn four-wheeler transport — it's so cheap! (4-6)POST-CHAISE
25 Leisurely walk past rollicking exhibit (6) STROLL
26 A drug's a heavenly thing (8)ASTEROID
27 A secular representation of a pause in a verse (8)CAESURAL
28 Mafioso had to give away money to charity (6)DONATE

Down
2 Storyline about one TV show's first episode (5)PILOT
3 Director's detailed perspective (5)ANGLE
4 He collects tax money from former thespian (7) EXACTOR
5 Imprisons revolutionary, instead (7) DETAINS
6 Regularly treat pain, nurse ailment (7) TETANUS
7 Rebel stirred up unrest in and around German capital (9) INSURGENT
8 Ground the elders shielded from bad weather (9) SHELTERED
14 The woman set a table for a drink (6,3)HERBAL TEA
15 Three under a large bird (9)ALBATROSS
18 Vendor loses top item, becomes more flexible! (7)SUPPLER
19 Drink with mug (7)WASSAIL
20 Found officer returning on wrong date (7)LOCATED
23 Professional article about protective wear (5)APRON
24 Key move (5)SHIFT

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

[deepakgita]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6)
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8)
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8)
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8) LAUNCHER
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4) IN TOTO
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6) LOOFAS
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8)
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)
25 To make certain, run and see around (6)
Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7)
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8)
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6)
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8)
5 A horse's bulk (6)
6 Intends to change orders (7)
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13)
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8)
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)
19 Dig for a long time (6)
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)

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[pammechchu]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6) HEROIN
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8)
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8)
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8)
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4)
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6)
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8)
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)
25 To make certain, run and see around (6)
Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7) FEDORAS
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8)
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6)
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8)
5 A horse's bulk (6)
6 Intends to change orders (7)
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13)
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8) CASTAWAY
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)
19 Dig for a long time (6)
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6) HEROIN
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8)
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8) DOGMATIC
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8)
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4)
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6)
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8)
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)
25 To make certain, run and see around (6)

Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7) FEDORAS
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8)COMMANDO
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6)
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8) FATALISM
5 A horse's bulk (6)
6 Intends to change orders (7)
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13) ASCERTAINMENT
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8) CASTAWAY
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)
19 Dig for a long time (6)
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)

[Russellbew]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6) HEROIN
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8) ALARMING
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8) DOGMATIC
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8) LAUNCHER
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4) IN TOTO
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6) LOOFAS
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8) NAMASKAR
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)
25 To make certain, run and see around (6) ENSURE
Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7) FEDORAS
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8) COMMANDO
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6) SNATCH
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8) FATALISM
5 A horse's bulk (6)
6 Intends to change orders (7)
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13) ASCERTAINMENT
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8) CASTAWAY
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)
19 Dig for a long time (6)
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6) HEROIN
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8) ALARMING
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8) DOGMATIC
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8) LAUNCHER
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4) IN TOTO
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6) LOOFAS
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8) NAMASKAR
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)SPARTA
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)
25 To make certain, run and see around (6) ENSURE
Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7) FEDORAS
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8) COMMANDO
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6) SNATCH
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8) FATALISM
5 A horse's bulk (6)AMOUNT
6 Intends to change orders (7)
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13) ASCERTAINMENT
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8) CASTAWAY
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)COMPILE
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)
19 Dig for a long time (6)FORAGE
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
7 Ecstasy absent in leading lady's smack (6) HEROIN
8 Boy preparing for war is frightful (8) ALARMING
9 Follow male — a jerk — asserting positively (8) DOGMATIC
10 Entertained a master — nothing new (6)AMUSED
11 Meal-taker eats a starter (8) LAUNCHER
12 Popular child gets nothing completely (2,4) IN TOTO
13 Cruel men cane colt in hiding (11) CONCEALMENT
18 A silly fellow returns small sponges (6) LOOFAS
20 Mark NASA's strange greeting (8) NAMASKAR
22 Section in SA for old Greek city (6)SPARTA
23 One stretches former care-giver (8)EXTENDER
24 Standard tirade is gross (8)FLAGRANT
25 To make certain, run and see around (6) ENSURE
Down
1 Fellow adores silly hats (7) FEDORAS
2 Soldier's call: “Order” (8) COMMANDO
3 Bit from small, awful chant (6) SNATCH
4 Resignation of obese boy's mother (8) FATALISM
5 A horse's bulk (6)AMOUNT
6 Intends to change orders (7)INDENTS
8 Finding when some people begin tempting (13) ASCERTAINMENT
14 Accountant and saint gone missing (8) CASTAWAY
15 Curiosity of one not taking part in clamour (8)NOSINESS
16 Put together comrade's hoard (7)COMPILE
17 Progresses rapidly in courses (7)CAREERS
19 Dig for a long time (6)FORAGE
21 She's very many, not all the same (6)MOTHER

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8)
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)
20 It can break up a break-in (5)
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3)
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4)
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6)
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8)
31 It's believing, proverbially (6)
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4)

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)
3 Turf material (4)
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5)
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8)
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8)
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11093/article6042869.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8)
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)
20 It can break up a break-in (5)
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3)
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4) TAXI
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6)
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8)
31 It's believing, proverbially (6) SEEING
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4) KNEE JERK

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)
3 Turf material (4)
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5)
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8)
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8) POLITEST
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8) BUSTLING
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)
20 It can break up a break-in (5)
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3)
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4) TAXI
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6)
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8) HANDMAID
31 It's believing, proverbially (6) SEEING
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4) KNEE JERK

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)
3 Turf material (4)
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5) ALARY
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8)
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8) POLITEST
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)CLIO
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8) BUSTLING
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)
20 It can break up a break-in (5) ALARM
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3) CHEST OF TEA
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4) TAXI
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6) SOBBED
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8) HANDMAID
31 It's believing, proverbially (6) SEEING
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4) KNEE JERK

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)
3 Turf material (4)
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5) ALARY
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8) DAFFODIL
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8) POLITEST
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)CLIO
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8) BUSTLING
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)FOOT BY FOOT
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)FINGER
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)
20 It can break up a break-in (5) ALARM
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3) CHEST OF TEA
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4) TAXI
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6) SOBBED
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8) HANDMAID
31 It's believing, proverbially (6) SEEING
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4) KNEE JERK

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)
3 Turf material (4)LAWN
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5) ALARY
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8) DAFFODIL
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8) POLITEST
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)STARER
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)CLIO
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Bankrupt fish is very active (8) BUSTLING
5 Such a customer is settled (4-2)PAID-UP
9 It's a blow that must be faced (8)HEADWIND
10 That's a lot to listen to (6)EARFUL
12 Plant that is creepy (4)
13 Thus one inches forward to some extent (4,2,4)FOOT BY FOOT
15 It's always on hand to identify (6)FINGER
17 Novel teacher's snacks? (5)CHIPS
20 It can break up a break-in (5) ALARM
21 Plough furrow on the reverse — it's not exciting (6)TURGID
24 Box from Darjeeling perhaps that will give many a cup that cheers (5,2,3) CHEST OF TEA
27 Levy a charge on one city vehicle (4) TAXI
29 Therefore old actress and journalist cried (6) SOBBED
30 Give mother one primarily doughty female servant (8) HANDMAID
31 It's believing, proverbially (6) SEEING
32 Such a reaction is immediate and spontaneous (4-4) KNEE JERK

Down
1 Seem appropriate to live at a coastal resort in England (6)BEHOVE
2 Country lads from wagon aboard (6)SWAINS
3 Turf material (4)LAWN
4 Very small commune in Italy (5)NANNO
6 Wing-shaped clock with ultimate modification (5) ALARY
7 Bulb in lift put up in Irish Assembly (8) DAFFODIL
8 The most diplomatic pilot set out (8) POLITEST
11 Celebrity queen is a rude observer (6)STARER
14 Solid wood with melamine top (4) FIRM
16 Company gentleman to beat the rap (3,3)GET OFF
17 Muse... 100 + 50 + 10 (4)CLIO
18 Cusecs dumped around Australian assemblies (8) CAUCUSES
19 Such a product is expected to move out of the shelf (8)SALEABLE
22 Head gets a new party snack (6)CANAPE
23 Fool turns up repeatedly to see African antelope (3-3) DIK-DIK
25 That time for catching good old Scottish landholder (5)THEGN
26 Exuberance about one Welsh girl's name (5)ELAIN
28 Slight advantage in border (4) EDGE

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

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 Section of a railway station — it won't accommodate your emotional issues (7,4)
9 That medicine man should be in a dry spell (7)
10 Aan — yarn spun by famous writer (7) NARAYAN
11 Rather sore about catching one girl (5) ROSIE
12 Apply lotion to 'em — half-brother and the girl (9)
13 Show new evil spirit (5)
15 Check out equivalent in sporting event (4,5)
18 Theologian to train fellow (9)
21 Two sides embracing expert football factory worker (5)
22 Determine again to work out one more puzzle, perhaps (2-7)
24 Handbook to show the way (5) GUIDE
26 Martial art — it's overwhelmed by West Indian charm (7)
27 Stressful types? (7)
28 Accorded urgency to former edits I made out (11)

DOWN
1 These marks won't bring a student any good (3,6)
2 Twelve dozen are disgusting! (5)
3 Cajole to express outrage in a different way (5,4)
4 Ask for doctor after people lose head (7)
5 Large volume in public transport (7)
6 Polo, for one (5)
7 Spy actin' from a sort of neural transmission (8)
8 Chip in to back mount (4)
14 Just a little open, a radio enthusiast backed old Indian ruler (8)
16 Seeking to harm others, Indian gardener gets an insect around the nuthead (9)
17 Controllable as he's snared vigorously (9)
19 Master dismisses learner from a town in Tamil Nadu to a novel village (7)
20 More in want, fade away in Indian water (7)
22 He is from old Indian rule, for all to see (4) RAJU
23 Put in type resulting in TES (3,2)
25 Climbing plants compete in leading Indian show's first section (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11187/article6396949.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 Section of a railway station — it won't accommodate your emotional issues (7,4)
9 That medicine man should be in a dry spell (7) DROUGHT
10 Aan — yarn spun by famous writer (7) NARAYAN
11 Rather sore about catching one girl (5) ROSIE
12 Apply lotion to 'em — half-brother and the girl (9)
13 Show new evil spirit (5)
15 Check out equivalent in sporting event (4,5)
18 Theologian to train fellow (9)
21 Two sides embracing expert football factory worker (5)
22 Determine again to work out one more puzzle, perhaps (2-7)
24 Handbook to show the way (5) GUIDE
26 Martial art — it's overwhelmed by West Indian charm (7)
27 Stressful types? (7)
28 Accorded urgency to former edits I made out (11) PRIORITISED

DOWN
1 These marks won't bring a student any good (3,6)
2 Twelve dozen are disgusting! (5)
3 Cajole to express outrage in a different way (5,4)
4 Ask for doctor after people lose head (7)
5 Large volume in public transport (7)
6 Polo, for one (5)
7 Spy actin' from a sort of neural transmission (8) SYNAPTIC
8 Chip in to back mount (4)
14 Just a little open, a radio enthusiast backed old Indian ruler (8)
16 Seeking to harm others, Indian gardener gets an insect around the nuthead (9) MALIGNANT
17 Controllable as he's snared vigorously (9)
19 Master dismisses learner from a town in Tamil Nadu to a novel village (7)
20 More in want, fade away in Indian water (7)
22 He is from old Indian rule, for all to see (4) RAJU
23 Put in type resulting in TES (3,2)
25 Climbing plants compete in leading Indian show's first section (5)

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 Section of a railway station — it won't accommodate your emotional issues (7,4)
9 That medicine man should be in a dry spell (7) DROUGHT
10 Aan — yarn spun by famous writer (7) NARAYAN
11 Rather sore about catching one girl (5) ROSIE
12 Apply lotion to 'em — half-brother and the girl (9)
13 Show new evil spirit (5)
15 Check out equivalent in sporting event (4,5) TEST MATCH
18 Theologian to train fellow (9)
21 Two sides embracing expert football factory worker (5)
22 Determine again to work out one more puzzle, perhaps (2-7)
24 Handbook to show the way (5) GUIDE
26 Martial art — it's overwhelmed by West Indian charm (7)
27 Stressful types? (7)
28 Accorded urgency to former edits I made out (11) PRIORITISED

DOWN
1 These marks won't bring a student any good (3,6) BAD GRADES
2 Twelve dozen are disgusting! (5)
3 Cajole to express outrage in a different way (5,4)
4 Ask for doctor after people lose head (7)
5 Large volume in public transport (7)
6 Polo, for one (5)
7 Spy actin' from a sort of neural transmission (8) SYNAPTIC
8 Chip in to back mount (4)
14 Just a little open, a radio enthusiast backed old Indian ruler (8) MAHARAJA
16 Seeking to harm others, Indian gardener gets an insect around the nuthead (9) MALIGNANT
17 Controllable as he's snared vigorously (9) HARNESSED
19 Master dismisses learner from a town in Tamil Nadu to a novel village (7)
20 More in want, fade away in Indian water (7)
22 He is from old Indian rule, for all to see (4) RAJU
23 Put in type resulting in TES (3,2)
25 Climbing plants compete in leading Indian show's first section (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Section of a railway station — it won't accommodate your emotional issues (7,4)
9 That medicine man should be in a dry spell (7) DROUGHT
10 Aan — yarn spun by famous writer (7) NARAYAN
11 Rather sore about catching one girl (5) ROSIE
12 Apply lotion to 'em — half-brother and the girl (9)
13 Show new evil spirit (5)DEMON
15 Check out equivalent in sporting event (4,5) TEST MATCH
18 Theologian to train fellow (9)
21 Two sides embracing expert football factory worker (5)
22 Determine again to work out one more puzzle, perhaps (2-7)RE-RESOLVE
24 Handbook to show the way (5) GUIDE
26 Martial art — it's overwhelmed by West Indian charm (7)
27 Stressful types? (7)ITALICS
28 Accorded urgency to former edits I made out (11) PRIORITISED

DOWN
1 These marks won't bring a student any good (3,6) BAD GRADES
2 Twelve dozen are disgusting! (5)GROSS
3 Cajole to express outrage in a different way (5,4)
4 Ask for doctor after people lose head (7)
5 Large volume in public transport (7)
6 Polo, for one (5)
7 Spy actin' from a sort of neural transmission (8) SYNAPTIC
8 Chip in to back mount (4)
14 Just a little open, a radio enthusiast backed old Indian ruler (8) MAHARAJA
16 Seeking to harm others, Indian gardener gets an insect around the nuthead (9) MALIGNANT
17 Controllable as he's snared vigorously (9) HARNESSED
19 Master dismisses learner from a town in Tamil Nadu to a novel village (7)
20 More in want, fade away in Indian water (7)
22 He is from old Indian rule, for all to see (4) RAJU
23 Put in type resulting in TES (3,2)
25 Climbing plants compete in leading Indian show's first section (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 Section of a railway station — it won't accommodate your emotional issues (7,4)BAGGAGE ROOM
9 That medicine man should be in a dry spell (7) DROUGHT
10 Aan — yarn spun by famous writer (7) NARAYAN
11 Rather sore about catching one girl (5) ROSIE
12 Apply lotion to 'em — half-brother and the girl (9)EMBROCATE
13 Show new evil spirit (5)DEMON
15 Check out equivalent in sporting event (4,5) TEST MATCH
18 Theologian to train fellow (9)SCHOOLMAN
21 Two sides embracing expert football factory worker (5)LASER
22 Determine again to work out one more puzzle, perhaps (2-7)RE-RESOLVE
24 Handbook to show the way (5) GUIDE
26 Martial art — it's overwhelmed by West Indian charm (7)JUJITSU
27 Stressful types? (7)ITALICS
28 Accorded urgency to former edits I made out (11) PRIORITISED

DOWN
1 These marks won't bring a student any good (3,6) BAD GRADES
2 Twelve dozen are disgusting! (5)GROSS
3 Cajole to express outrage in a different way (5,4)ARGUE INTO
4 Ask for doctor after people lose head (7)ENTREAT
5 Large volume in public transport (7)OMNIBUS
6 Polo, for one (5)MARCO
7 Spy actin' from a sort of neural transmission (8) SYNAPTIC
8 Chip in to back mount (4)ANTE
14 Just a little open, a radio enthusiast backed old Indian ruler (8) MAHARAJA
16 Seeking to harm others, Indian gardener gets an insect around the nuthead (9) MALIGNANT
17 Controllable as he's snared vigorously (9) HARNESSED
19 Master dismisses learner from a town in Tamil Nadu to a novel village (7)MALGUDI
20 More in want, fade away in Indian water (7)NEEDIER
22 He is from old Indian rule, for all to see (4) RAJU
23 Put in type resulting in TES (3,2)SET UP
25 Climbing plants compete in leading Indian show's first section (5)IVIES

:clap::clap::clap: Interesting puzzle with R.K.Narayan as theme!

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4)
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9)
11 Article on daily crime (5)
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7)
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7)
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7)
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5)
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4)

DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5)
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9)
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5)
7 Row right after cup game (4)
8 Merit a percentage (4)
9 Male donkey’s load (4)
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7)
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10)
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9)
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/features/magazine/the-hindu-crossword-no-2813/article6511340.ece

[pammechchu]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4)
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5)
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7)
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7)
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7)
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5)
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5)
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9)
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5)
7 Row right after cup game (4)
8 Merit a percentage (4)
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7)
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10)
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9)
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

[deepakgita]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4)
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5) THEFT
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7) COME UNSTUCK
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7) EVIDENT
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7) ENSURE
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5)
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5)
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9)
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5)
7 Row right after cup game (4)
8 Merit a percentage (4)
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7)
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10)
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9)
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4)
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5) THEFT
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7) COME UNSTUCK
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7) EVIDENT
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7) ENSURES
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5)
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)AGREE
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5)
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9)
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5)
7 Row right after cup game (4)TIER
8 Merit a percentage (4)RATE
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7)
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10)
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9)
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)ITEM
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

[Russellbew]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4) SCAB
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5) THEFT
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7) COME UNSTUCK
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7) EVIDENT
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7) ENSURES
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5)
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)AGREE
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5) BECAUSE ITS THERE
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9)
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5)
7 Row right after cup game (4)TIER
8 Merit a percentage (4)RATE
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7) RICKETS
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10) TRUMPETERS
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9)
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)ITEM
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

[spchennai]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4) SCAB
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5) THEFT
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7) COME UNSTUCK
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7) EVIDENT
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7) ENSURES
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)
19 King in card game brother cut (7)
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5) THE BIG SLEEP
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)AGREE
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5) BECAUSE ITS THERE
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9) INTRUDERS
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5) IT TAKES ALL SORTS
7 Row right after cup game (4)TIER
8 Merit a percentage (4)RATE
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7) RICKETS
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10) TRUMPETERS
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9) TANGERINE
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)ITEM
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

[pavalamani pragasam]

ACROSS
1 One regarded with contempt in back of Swiss taxi (4) SCAB
4 Clergyman, one in important church (8)MINISTERS
10 Slow turtle can, surprisingly (9) RELUCTANT
11 Article on daily crime (5) THEFT
12 Lose one’s grip and experience a setback? (4,7) COME UNSTUCK
14 I had contracted to appear in competition easy to see (7) EVIDENT
16 Makes certain criticisms once leader’s gone (7) ENSURES
18 Very small weapon brought outside in temper (7)SWEETEN
19 King in card game brother cut (7)SOLOMON
20 Novel associated with Rip Van Winkle? (3,3,5) THE BIG SLEEP
24 Concede a European king needs to be ousted (5)AGREE
25 I approach home resolutely (2,7)IN EARNEST
26 Star of Oh, Mr Porter! attending passion play (3,5)HAY FEVER
27 Band from the south has re-formed (4) SASH
DOWN
2 Harlequin’s sweetheart’s flowers (10)COLUMBINES
3 Reason given for climbing Everest as I test her out (7,3,5) BECAUSE ITS THERE
5 ‘elpful tips about more discourteous gatecrashers (9) INTRUDERS
6 Talks to realists for a change, as people have different opinions (2,5,3,5) IT TAKES ALL SORTS
7 Row right after cup game (4)TIER
8 Merit a percentage (4)RATE
9 Male donkey’s load (4) MASS
10 Disease caused by insects? Not originally (7) RICKETS
13 Musicians strum, first to last enthralling boy (10) TRUMPETERS
15 Taste before gathering in fruit (9) TANGERINE
17 Sit around then by piano, in a place where youngsters can play (7)SANDPIT
21 Piece of news I came across after revolution (4)ITEM
22 Birch in centre of willowy wood (4)LASH
23 Ancient city, partly destroyed (4) TROY

:clap::clap::clap: Good!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9)
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7)
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)
Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14)
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7)
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7)
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9)
5 Tie at a derby? (5)
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7)
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7)
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7)
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)
Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14)
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7)
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7)
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7)
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7)
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)
Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHES
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)SUBATOMIC
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7) GNOCCHI
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)

Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHES
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)CHARACTERISTIC
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)BOURGEOIS
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)REHOUSE
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)SUBATOMIC
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)ABETTED
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7) GNOCCHI
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)UNFIT
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)

Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHES
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)CHARACTERISTIC
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)BOURGEOIS
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)PROFUSE
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7)
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)REHOUSE
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)SUBATOMIC
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)ABETTED
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7) GNOCCHI
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)UNFIT
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6)
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)

Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHES NOT CHE D
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)CHARACTERISTIC
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)BOURGEOIS
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)PROFUSE
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7)
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7) IGNITED
5 Tell, say (6)
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)REHOUSE
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)SUBATOMIC
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)ABETTED
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7) GNOCCHI
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)UNFIT
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6) ASYLUM
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)

Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHED
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)CHARACTERISTIC
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)BOURGEOIS
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)PROFUSE
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7) SACKFUL
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5) DATUM

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Made light of editing, perhaps (7) IGNITED
5 Tell, say (6)ARCHER
9 Team, fashionable, not on the margin (3,2)SET IN
10 Dismiss the priesthood, as a sign of contrition (9) SACKCLOTH
11 Find a new home for that woman going back with nil employment (7)REHOUSE
12 Becoming more drunk, sire falls after extra amount (7)TIPSIER
13 A classic song Senior left the private (5)OLDIE
14 Very small payment to a man in charge (9)SUBATOMIC
16 Nature's of disturbed vampire (9)NOSFERATU
19 Ask about Senator's prinicipal legal support group (5)POSSE
21 Helped sailor and alien boy (7)ABETTED
23 Dumpling has leading gastronomer returning negative vote to Greek character (7) GNOCCHI
24 Zealot tar gets broken down in locker (9)LAZARETTO
25 Primarily, under new formula, Indians tend to be disqualified (5)UNFIT
26 Refuge Yankee found in a rundown area (6) ASYLUM
27 To defeat soundly, the woman will get a leading champion (7)SHELLAC

Down
1 Just can't get over that writhing US man in trouble (14) INSURMOUNTBLE
2 Nick's appeared but not revolutionary daughter (7) NOTCHED
3 Not going back! Certain to have a shaved crown (7) TONSURE
4 A spy spied in a roundabout way causing a queasy feeling (9) DYSPEPSIA
5 Tie at a derby? (5) ASCOT
6 Show off and end up where the pilot sits (7) COCKPIT
7 Self-centredness. Somehow it goes to man's head (7) EGOTISM
8 The way how someone in a play or a novel behaves is appropriate (14)CHARACTERISTIC
15 Anti-Communist type? (9)BOURGEOIS
17 Has a cold reaction, eliciting a blessing perhaps (7)SNEEZES
18 Learn, after injury, to hold the short grip (7)ENTHRAL
19 Public Relations Officer's current safeguard is excessive (7)PROFUSE
20 Cask's tilted! Almost complete! That's a large quantity! (7) SACKFUL
22 Fact is trade union is involved in obstruction (5) DATUM

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6)
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2)
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5)
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7)
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4)
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8)

Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7)
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6)
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8)
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6)
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2) ALL SET TO GO
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5) EMPTY NESTS
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7)
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4) DON JUAN
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8) PASTILLE
Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7)
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6)
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8)
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6)
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2) ALL SET TO GO
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5) EMPTY NESTS
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)TWILIGHT
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7)
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4) DON JUAN
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8) PASTILLE
Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7)
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6)
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8)
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)CYLINDER
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)PRIVATE
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)UNUSUAL
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6)
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2) ALL SET TO GO
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5) EMPTY NESTS
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)TWILIGHT
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)ONRUSH
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7) HOARDER
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4) DON JUAN
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)WHERRY
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8) PASTILLE

Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7)
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6)
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8)
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)CYLINDER
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)PRIVATE
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)UNUSUAL
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6) REOPEN
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2) ALL SET TO GO
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5) EMPTY NESTS
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)TWILIGHT
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)ONRUSH
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7) HOARDER
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4) DON JUAN
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)WHERRY
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8) PASTILLE

Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7) EYEHOLE
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6) CHISEL
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8) EDENTATE
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)CYLINDER
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)PRIVATE
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)UNUSUAL
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Plate in digging machine (8) TRENCHER
5 Job with a big gun (6) BERTHA
10 Mournful soldier gets a place in semi-election (7)ELEGIAC
11 See 1dn.
12 Nothing to write about engineer? Start again! (6) REOPEN
13 Full of integrity, son's without any wealth (8)SPOTLESS
15 State old tennis player has no learner (4)AVER
16 Ready, like a would-be traveller (3,3,2,2) ALL SET TO GO
18 Abodes from which birds have flown away (5,5) EMPTY NESTS
20 One's blown ace's objection back (4)TUBA
23 Tense about woman I left in evenfall (8)TWILIGHT
24 Attack is working with Russian. Be quiet! (6)ONRUSH
26 More difficult to catch Odisha's top collector (7) HOARDER
27 Fellow you introduced in the first month is a profligate (3,4) DON JUAN
28 Boat with German mister at end of July (6)WHERRY
29 Father, good man, in a bad way, takes drug - cough drop (8) PASTILLE

Down
1 and 11ac. Others hear how a tent gets prepared for the circus (3,8,4,2,5) THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
2 I complete said apartment feature that helps you see who's calling (7) EYEHOLE
3 Cheat Greek character the French hoisted (6) CHISEL
4 Without head, give instruction to every single one (4)EACH
6 Having few teeth, attendee suffers (8) EDENTATE
7 Walker briefly besieged by Spanish bull is wreck (7)TORPEDO
8 With this, not even a supernatural being has any likelihood of succeeding (1,5,2,1,6) A GHOST OF A CHANCE
9 Come round to suggest it's made up of different parts (9)COMPOSITE
14 Wheels roll before turning up in some place (9)ELSEWHERE
17 Solid gas container in the Indian kitchen (8)CYLINDER
19 Undisclosed military rank (7)PRIVATE
21 Anu and Sulu mix in a combination that is rare (7)UNUSUAL
22 Nameless opponents finally left with team leader to loosen in a way (6)UNKNOT
25 Aide's preposterous notion (4)IDEA

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5)
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5)
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7)
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)
Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5)
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13)
6 One might find baristas here (6,5)
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5)
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13)
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9)
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5)
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5)
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)
Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5)
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5)
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9)
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5)
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5)
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5)
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9)
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5)
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5)
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)ANDROID
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)ICING
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)GINGER
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)SANDWICH

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5)
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9)
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5) TEST MATCH
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5) FROYO
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)ANDROID
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)ICING
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)GINGER
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)SANDWICH

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5) AWOKE
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9) OESOPHAGI
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Unstable democracies ban parties providing a cold dessert (3,5) ICE CREAM
5 Oblong pastry found with note inside rice has been returned (6)ECLAIR
9 At sea, chasten Matt after losing an international cricket game, say (4,5) TEST MATCH
11 Take off Roy over smuggling of a dessert (5) FROYO
12 Stuffed Jewish snacks Victor exchanged for quiet cutting tools (7) KNISHES
14 Lead for the salesman finally moving to the front with a nut, reportedly (7) PRECEDE
15 Cut after the German and the Frenchman's procedure for tattoo removal (12) DERMABRASION
17 Confection for corrupt Sharma mostly found inside shrubs (12) MARSHMALLOWS
20 Automaton behind a variety of consumer electronics devices (7)ANDROID
22 Cuban leader in Spain leans back to get the refuse holder (7)CESSPIT
23 It could make a good cake even better (5)ICING
24 Produce envelope for note with Muslim commander's pardon (4,5)COME AGAIN
26 Pungent rhizome with an orange-brown colour (6)GINGER
27 Food item has been sent back for distribution around North Dakota and Wisconsin by Charlie (8)SANDWICH

Down
1 Kind of valve that is found outside a salvaged tank (6)INTAKE
2 Company responsible for a subcontinent's subjugation (4,5) EAST INDIA
3 Border of an upset Russian village (3)RIM
4 Inebriated dipsomaniacs go around the model with a remedy for convulsions (13) ANTISPASMODIC
6 One might find baristas here (6,5) COFFEE SHOPS
7 Roused from sleep as damaged cookware brought out an expression of surprise (5) AWOKE
8 Letters from Mario terrorise the insurgent (6)RIOTER
10 Abnormally high blood sugar in America (13) HYPERGLYCEMIA
13 Turn hostage around with a tropical fern (5-6)HART'S-TONGUE
16 Old model brought up by a witch on the island gets gullets (9) OESOPHAGI
18 Kind of the French to leave a gap (6)CARING
19 Check the quarter for a bad smell (6)STENCH
21 Vocal native of Denmark may stoop (5)DEIGN
25 Supplement with father's article has been misplaced (3)ADD

:clap::clap::clap: Delicious!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7)
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9)
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9)
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11)
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)

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

[pammechchu]

:curse::curse:

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6)
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9)
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5)
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4)
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6) ARTERY
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9) OVERBORNE
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5) FLYNN
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)
5 Panel for helping (5)
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4) TROPHY WIFE
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Probationers upset at the taking back of a secreted substance (12)REABSORPTION
8 Setback involving groups of African vectors (7) TSETSES
9 Heavy weapons remove pain in a blood vessel (6) ARTERY
11 Abundantly produced in Rev. Oberon's building (9) OVERBORNE
12 Pitcher's location in the store (5)MOUND
14 Son follows fiery priest with hesitation to the innkeepers (9) HOTELIERS
16 A troll amongst the progressives (4)OGRE
18 Guide for king to get rid of the learner on the fence (4)WALK
19 Angry manager in dry surroundings with a shrew (9) TERMAGANT
21 Initially, Fatima loved your naughty niece's Irish surname (5) FLYNN
22 Liberal gets benefit hosting the Department of Energy ball (9)PLENTEOUS
23 It may bring things to a standstill (6)STRIKE
25 Revolutionary support from Missouri and North Dakota for a 3 dn. field (7)DIAMOND
26 Resist with dignity in balance (12)COUNTERPOISE
Down
2 Literally simple lines overwhelm the right (11) ELEMENTALLY
3 Dropped Tesla after loss of key court game, one made popular by America (8)BASEBALL
4 Blocking up with a robust net at sea (9)OBSTRUENT
5 Panel for helping (5)PLATE
6 Confidant and volunteers, on return, go missing after a while (2,4)IN TIME
7 Reportedly wear away a gate (3)NOR
8 A spouse who may be held aloft or put on display? (6,4) TROPHY WIFE
10 Notified about Edward's retweet being promoted (10)ADVERTISED
13 Gun room Saul designed was not challenging (11)UNGLAMOROUS
15 Divide to tackle the mistake brought up in the submission (9)SURRENDER
17 Abandoned annex after allegations fly in the capital (8)SANTIAGO
20 Unmoved by letters from the captains I tutored (2,4)IN SITU
22 Ruffle's a result of the Oriental being out of place in the panel (5)PLEAT
24 Listener's stroke leads to a spasm (3)TIC

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6)
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8)
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6)
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)
Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)
4 Fine fight in a ring (7)
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5)
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7)
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7)
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6)
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8) BIGAMIST
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6) IMPHAL
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)
Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)
4 Fine fight in a ring (7)
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5)
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7) BARISTA
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7) MANIPAL
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)LINCHPIN
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6) JUDGES
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8) BIGAMIST
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6) IMPHAL IMPALE
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)

Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)
4 Fine fight in a ring (7) FACTION
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5) GAMBLING TABLE
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7) BARISTA
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7) MANIPAL
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)

[pavalamani pragasam]

:omg: In the Colonel's link the clues are different! Fortunately for me the grid is right! Am still enjoying my stay in son's house in Chennai.

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)LINCHPIN
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6) JUDGES
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8) BIGAMIST
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)CANOE
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6) IMPHAL IMPALE
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)

Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)NADIR
4 Fine fight in a ring (7) FACTION
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)CLARET JUG
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5) GAMBLING TABLE
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7) BARISTA
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7) MANIPAL
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)CHINA

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Fighting fit, menacing like Mary Kom (11) MAGNIFICENT
9 Double cut so to speak (6) PAIRED
10 Mary Kom for one shows bite in boxing ring (8) CHAMPION
11 Sort of robe carried by Mary Kom say (5) BOXER
12 Characters from scriptwriter anticipated to be repetitive (7)ITERANT
13 Mainstay of knocking heads to clinch up win (8)LINCHPIN
15 Start to jab, poke after first and second tries (6) JUDGES
16 Article by magazine about island birds (6)AGAMIS
18 Member belonging to more than one union (8) BIGAMIST
20 Kind of boxing atmosphere mostly overwhelming one's partner (7)AMATEUR
21 Is able to regularly hone a craft (5)CANOE
22 In essence Kom's the third one in simply fantastic sporting event (8)OLYMPICS
23 Run through Mary Kom's city out in far end of north-east (6) IMPHAL IMPALE
24 Mary Kom's own story is hard to digest, right with couple of setbacks but showing pluck ultimately (11)UNBREAKABLE

Down
2 Being unfit, aged patient requiring an x-ray is carried initially (7)APRAXIC
3 Often a dirge betrays an emotional low (5)NADIR
4 Fine fight in a ring (7) FACTION
5 Nearly cure jet lag hitting a bottle of wine (6,3)CLARET JUG
6 Sweep up top honours with five wins (3,4)NAP HAND
7 Place to get better in Reno? (8,5) GAMBLING TABLE
8 Like Manipur, name her story/tale different (5-8)NORTH-EASTERLY
14 Tries battling through bad back (9)POSTERIOR
17 Average gains at the moment for a butcher (4-3)MEAT-MAN
18 Pub, first to get a coffee maker (7) BARISTA
19 Chap and friend seen around one university town (7) MANIPAL
21 Dishes punch in aggressive boxing (5)CHINA

:clap::clap::clap: Very good themed puzzle!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Cave deposit, old — work on it inside (10) STALACTITE
6 Cheerful on a trip (4) HIGH
10 Excuse a crack about bishop (7) ABSOLVE
11 Pilot coming from Ottawa, via Toronto (7) AVIATOR
12 Writer, King, with terribly fine whittling tool (8)
13 Perry’s Della in the way? (6)
15 Honour beloved heroine (5,7)
18 Yearns to meet rider dropping off son, a docker (12)
21 Pair left in four-seater car (6)
22 Pop out during present sit-in (8)
24 Sieve, small, lost in coach (7)
25Worker settled in sound city in New Mexico (5,2)
26Uniform happening to be short (4)
27 Prince not returning for a dance (10)
Down
1 Rogue, one providing seafood (6)
2 Nod when ordered to go (6)
3 Tired out, girls went swimming, freestyle (3-2,9)
4 Article on vote cast for act in talent show (3,1,6)
5 A drop in drink, drop of rum? (4)
7 Fearless, I printed anyhow (8)
8 Male must leave retreat to claim birthright (8)
9 Cake covering — top is a spread (8,6)
14 Part of a newspaper’s title? Readers initially voted it changed (10)
16 Formal or unofficial relationship (5,3)
17 Brood at home on Caribbean island, extremely tactile (8)
19 Empty tin inside large container (6)
20 River cut off any number (6)
23 Leading procession miles away (4)

[deepakgita]

:omg: In the Colonel's link the clues are different! Fortunately for me the grid is right! Am still enjoying my stay in son's house in Chennai.

PP The links being provided are only for the grids and not the clues

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Cave deposit, old — work on it inside (10) STALACTITE
6 Cheerful on a trip (4) HIGH
10 Excuse a crack about bishop (7) ABSOLVE
11 Pilot coming from Ottawa, via Toronto (7) AVIATOR
12 Writer, King, with terribly fine whittling tool (8)
13 Perry’s Della in the way? (6) STREET
15 Honour beloved heroine (5,7)
18 Yearns to meet rider dropping off son, a docker (12)
21 Pair left in four-seater car (6)
22 Pop out during present sit-in (8)
24 Sieve, small, lost in coach (7)
25Worker settled in sound city in New Mexico (5,2)
26Uniform happening to be short (4)
27 Prince not returning for a dance (10)
Down
1 Rogue, one providing seafood (6) SCAMPI
2 Nod when ordered to go (6)
3 Tired out, girls went swimming, freestyle (3-2,9)
4 Article on vote cast for act in talent show (3,1,6)
5 A drop in drink, drop of rum? (4)
7 Fearless, I printed anyhow (8) INTREPID
8 Male must leave retreat to claim birthright (8) HERITAGE
9 Cake covering — top is a spread (8,6)
14 Part of a newspaper’s title? Readers initially voted it changed (10)
16 Formal or unofficial relationship (5,3)
17 Brood at home on Caribbean island, extremely tactile (8)19 Empty tin inside large container (6)
20 River cut off any number (6)
23 Leading procession miles away (4)

[deepakgita]

:omg: In the Colonel's link the clues are different! Fortunately for me the grid is right! Am still enjoying my stay in son's house in Chennai.


PP The links being provided are only for the grids and not the clues

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Cave deposit, old — work on it inside (10) STALACTITE
6 Cheerful on a trip (4) HIGH
10 Excuse a crack about bishop (7) ABSOLVE
11 Pilot coming from Ottawa, via Toronto (7) AVIATOR
12 Writer, King, with terribly fine whittling tool (8)
13 Perry’s Della in the way? (6) STREET
15 Honour beloved heroine (5,7)
18 Yearns to meet rider dropping off son, a docker (12) LANGSHOREMAN
21 Pair left in four-seater car (6)
22 Pop out during present sit-in (8)
24 Sieve, small, lost in coach (7)
25Worker settled in sound city in New Mexico (5,2)
26Uniform happening to be short (4)
27 Prince not returning for a dance (10)
Down
1 Rogue, one providing seafood (6) SCAMPI
2 Nod when ordered to go (6)
3 Tired out, girls went swimming, freestyle (3-2,9) ALL-IN WRESTLING
4 Article on vote cast for act in talent show (3,1,6)
5 A drop in drink, drop of rum? (4) TEAR
7 Fearless, I printed anyhow (8) INTREPID
8 Male must leave retreat to claim birthright (8) HERITAGE
9 Cake covering — top is a spread (8,6)
14 Part of a newspaper’s title? Readers initially voted it changed (10)
16 Formal or unofficial relationship (5,3)
17 Brood at home on Caribbean island, extremely tactile (8) INCUBATE
19 Empty tin inside large container (6)
20 River cut off any number (6)
23 Leading procession miles away (4)

[pavalamani pragasam]

PP The links being provided are only for the grids and not the clues

Oh! I never had the need to open them till I came to Chennai.

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8)
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10)
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6)
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10)
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4)
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6)
25 Nobody express disappointment (8)

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4)
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)
4 Sounded positive (10)
5 A treetop set for a drama (8)
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3)
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2)
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11162/article6307902.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8) COLORADO
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10) DICTIONARY
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6)
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10)
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4)
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6)
25 Nobody express disappointment (8)

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4)
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)
4 Sounded positive (10)
5 A treetop set for a drama (8) OPERATTA
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3) ON AIR
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2)
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8) COLORADO
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10) DICTIONARY
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6)
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10) REGRETTING
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4)
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6)
25 Nobody express disappointment (8) NONVENT

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4)
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)
4 Sounded positive (10)
5 A treetop set for a drama (8) OPERATTA
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3) ON AIR
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2) DOLLED UP
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4) CAVY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8) COLORADO
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10) DICTIONARY
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6)
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)A DROP IN THE OCEAN
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)ENSURE
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10) REGRETTING
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4)
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6)
25 Nobody express disappointment (8) NONVENT

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4)
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)
4 Sounded positive (10)
5 A treetop set for a drama (8) OPERATTA
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3) ON AIR
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2) DOLLED UP
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)EMERGING
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)RESIN
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4) CAVY

[Russellbew]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8) COLORADO
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10) DICTIONARY
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6) PRESTO
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)A DROP IN THE OCEAN
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)ENSURE
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10) REGRETTING
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4) CUSS
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6) MUNNAR
25 Nobody express disappointment (8) NONVENT

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4) CORE
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)
4 Sounded positive (10)
5 A treetop set for a drama (8) OPERATTA
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3) ON AIR
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2) DOLLED UP
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)EMERGING
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)RESIN
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4) CAVY

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
6 Cool road trips into Rocky Mountains location (8) COLORADO
9 Appropriate to drink an instant coffee. It is quick (6)ABRUPT
10 Baked dish in a bar (4)CAKE
11 Place to look up anagram indicator? Yes (10) DICTIONARY
12 Expert going over estate quickly (6) PRESTO
14 Empty old house in Berlin gets tenant finally (7)EXHAUST
15 Small amount of change given in cheaper donation (1,4,2,3,5)A DROP IN THE OCEAN
18 Wistful as calamity engulfs an ancient opera house (2,5)LA SCALA
20 Make certain date is in for special experience (6)ENSURE
22 Feeling bad about taking without right (10) REGRETTING
23 A curse of frequent cruises (4) CUSS
24 Man, one managed retreats in a hill station (6) MUNNAR
25 Nobody express disappointment (8) NONVENT

Down
1 Essential piece of work, but not hard (4) CORE
2 Style of cooking soft roti infused with egg (8)TANDOORI
3 A local group in French capital for those into drinking (6)PARISH
4 Sounded positive (10)PRONOUNCED
5 A treetop set for a drama (8) OPERATTA
7 Rejected part of caesarian operation being broadcast (2-3) ON AIR
8 Theatre part including a box for management (13)ORCHESTRATION
13 Small amount of money set apart in providing support (10)SHOESTRING
16 Act pulled off wearing fancy clothing (6,2) DOLLED UP
17 Upcoming hospital department nurses to unite (8)EMERGING
19 Sweet place for tea say? (6)AFTERS
21 It might get sticky to commit a second crime (5)RESIN
23 Rodent seen in a central government school reportedly (4) CAVY

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5)
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7)
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6)
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8)
Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)
6 It starts with a prank (5)
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9)
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6)
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6)
22 Worthless junk (5)

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

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5)
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7) OVARIES
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6) GOETHE
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8)
Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)
6 It starts with a prank (5)
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9) RADIO TELESCOPE
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6)
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6)
22 Worthless junk (5) TRASH

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)SKI-PLANES
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)PAT ON THE BACK
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5) CRYSTAL CLEAR
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7) OVARIES
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6) GOETHE
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8)

Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)COLD-SHOULDER
6 It starts with a prank (5)
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9) RADIO TELESCOPE
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6)
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6)
22 Worthless junk (5) TRASH

[pammechchu]

4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)COLD-SHOULDERED

[sandhya.p61]

Thanks Pammechu! Though I wrote it correctly in my grid, I typed it wrong here!

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)SKI-PLANES
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)PAT ON THE BACK
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5) CRYSTAL CLEAR
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7) OVARIES
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6) GOETHE
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8)

Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)ASSESS
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)COLD-SHOULDERED
6 It starts with a prank (5)
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)NAMESAKE
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9) RADIO TELESCOPE
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)ERADICATE
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)SCATHING
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6)
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6)
22 Worthless junk (5) TRASH

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)SKI-PLANES
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)PAT ON THE BACK
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5) CRYSTAL CLEAR
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7) OVARIES
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6) GOETHE
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8) PEDESTAL

Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)ASSESS
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)COLD-SHOULDERED
6 It starts with a prank (5) APRIL
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)NAMESAKE
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9) RADIO TELESCOPE
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)ERADICATE
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)SCATHING
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6) MAOIST
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6) WEASEL
22 Worthless junk (5) TRASH

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Drug dealer's very quick to contain damage (8)PHARMACY
5 Nothing on gun clip (6)FASTEN
10 Team's back — back with an inexperienced driver (7)ARSENAL
11 NATO for example is a friend monsieur (7)ACRONYM
12 Obama said to be one among people from East Africa (5)MASAI
13 Arctic transport will avoid certain corridors (3-6)SKI-PLANES
14 Appreciation for carrying a girl (3,2,3,4)PAT ON THE BACK
18 Keen to prevent listener getting caught — it's well understood (7,5) CRYSTAL CLEAR
21 Barmaid gets empty tumbler for whisky she sells (9)TRAITRESS
23 Cross current gathers speed (5)IRATE
24 Is no more keeping order — keep out (7)ISOLATE
25 Nothing changes for egg producers (7) OVARIES
26 German thinker's article by alter ego (6) GOETHE
27 Stand as doctor deals with pet (8) PEDESTAL

Down
1 Just the thing to make one hot blooded? (6)PLASMA
2 Fools succeeded to measure (6)ASSESS
3 Correct — it can become calender (9)MENDICANT
4 Huddled close, or perhaps ignored (4-10)COLD-SHOULDERED
6 It starts with a prank (5) APRIL
7 Went on as turning tool (5, 3)TENON SAW
8 Drink under any label's called the same (8)NAMESAKE
9 Ice leopard's toe broken by this instrument (5,9) RADIO TELESCOPE
15 Time to give order, no time to destroy (9)ERADICATE
16 Sarcastic? Extremely so, it's a fixation (8)SCATHING
17 Maybe say around hundred additional trees (8)SYCAMORE
19 Red pole's even solid inside (6) MAOIST
20 Kolinsky's wife takes a stand (6) WEASEL
22 Worthless junk (5) TRASH

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Hem and haw initially in jails and they will come down heavily (13) SLEDGEHAMMERS
10 A song about cinema (5)
11 Ten photos developed right there (2-3-4) ON-THE-SPOT
12 I lash out with suppressed fury, directionless in heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA
13 Affected interest cost? Not affected (5) STOIC
14 Strange dance, very unusual (7)
16 Ex British PM gave away daughter to a Middle Eastern man (7)
18 Insects lack a vitamin, get disease (7)
20 It's very hot coming closer, reverse direction (7)
22 Novel writing? Send to those who are always studying (5)
24 Committee built poor structure (9)
26 Agreement is rejected during assembly of fancy car (9)
27 Perhaps once a water body (5)
28 It's open alongside by arrangement to help one who is retired (3-3,7)

Down
2 Pull fish up from the protected side (7)
3 Put down — in other words dine where they make grilled food (9)
4 It could be dangerous — that is crossing Indo-Pak border from the East (1,4)
5 Risk takers evenly match tour with a sign (9)
6 Finds alien in trouble almost (5)
7 Rate for being in ever-changing environment (7)
8 Robert's called regularly and you run inside — that's all there is to it (4,4,5)
9 Clinging to show it is a knotty problem (8,5)
15 Lean on Penny and Paddy for what it’s worth (4,5)
17 Repercussions from creations (9)
19 His best friend protecting Arab, isn’t it sweet? (7)
21 Possible routine before birth (2,5)
23 It's steamy animal life as female goes for old Bob (5)
25 Fib about say a vassal (5)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11105/article6091146.ece

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Hem and haw initially in jails and they will come down heavily (13) SLEDGEHAMMERS
10 A song about cinema (5)
11 Ten photos developed right there (2-3-4) ON-THE-SPOT
12 I lash out with suppressed fury, directionless in heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA
13 Affected interest cost? Not affected (5) STOIC
14 Strange dance, very unusual (7)
16 Ex British PM gave away daughter to a Middle Eastern man (7)
18 Insects lack a vitamin, get disease (7)
20 It's very hot coming closer, reverse direction (7)
22 Novel writing? Send to those who are always studying (5)
24 Committee built poor structure (9) POLITBURO
26 Agreement is rejected during assembly of fancy car (9)
27 Perhaps once a water body (5)
28 It's open alongside by arrangement to help one who is retired (3-3,7)

Down
2 Pull fish up from the protected side (7)
3 Put down — in other words dine where they make grilled food (9)
4 It could be dangerous — that is crossing Indo-Pak border from the East (1,4) E COLI
5 Risk takers evenly match tour with a sign (9)
6 Finds alien in trouble almost (5) MEETS
7 Rate for being in ever-changing environment (7)
8 Robert's called regularly and you run inside — that's all there is to it (4,4,5)
9 Clinging to show it is a knotty problem (8,5)
15 Lean on Penny and Paddy for what it’s worth (4,5)
17 Repercussions from creations (9)
19 His best friend protecting Arab, isn’t it sweet? (7)
21 Possible routine before birth (2,5)
23 It's steamy animal life as female goes for old Bob (5)
25 Fib about say a vassal (5) LIEGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Hem and haw initially in jails and they will come down heavily (13) SLEDGEHAMMERS
10 A song about cinema (5)ODEON
11 Ten photos developed right there (2-3-4) ON-THE-SPOT
12 I lash out with suppressed fury, directionless in heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA
13 Affected interest cost? Not affected (5) STOIC
14 Strange dance, very unusual (7)ODDBALL
16 Ex British PM gave away daughter to a Middle Eastern man (7)
18 Insects lack a vitamin, get disease (7)
20 It's very hot coming closer, reverse direction (7)
22 Novel writing? Send to those who are always studying (5)
24 Committee built poor structure (9) POLITBURO
26 Agreement is rejected during assembly of fancy car (9)
27 Perhaps once a water body (5)OCEAN
28 It's open alongside by arrangement to help one who is retired (3-3,7)

Down
2 Pull fish up from the protected side (7)LEEWARD
3 Put down — in other words dine where they make grilled food (9)
4 It could be dangerous — that is crossing Indo-Pak border from the East (1,4) E COLI
5 Risk takers evenly match tour with a sign (9)
6 Finds alien in trouble almost (5) MEETS
7 Rate for being in ever-changing environment (7)
8 Robert's called regularly and you run inside — that's all there is to it (4,4,5)
9 Clinging to show it is a knotty problem (8,5)
15 Lean on Penny and Paddy for what it’s worth (4,5)
17 Repercussions from creations (9)
19 His best friend protecting Arab, isn’t it sweet? (7)
21 Possible routine before birth (2,5)
23 It's steamy animal life as female goes for old Bob (5)
25 Fib about say a vassal (5) LIEGE

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Hem and haw initially in jails and they will come down heavily (13) SLEDGEHAMMERS
10 A song about cinema (5)ODEON
11 Ten photos developed right there (2-3-4) ON-THE-SPOT
12 I lash out with suppressed fury, directionless in heaven (7-2) SHANGRI-LA
13 Affected interest cost? Not affected (5) STOIC
14 Strange dance, very unusual (7)ODDBALL
16 Ex British PM gave away daughter to a Middle Eastern man (7)ISRAELI
18 Insects lack a vitamin, get disease (7)RICKETS
20 It's very hot coming closer, reverse direction (7)SEARING
22 Novel writing? Send to those who are always studying (5)NERDS
24 Committee built poor structure (9) POLITBURO
26 Agreement is rejected during assembly of fancy car (9)LIMOUSINE
27 Perhaps once a water body (5)OCEAN
28 It's open alongside by arrangement to help one who is retired (3-3,7)OLD-AGE PENSION

Down
2 Pull fish up from the protected side (7)LEEWARD
3 Put down — in other words dine where they make grilled food (9)DENIGRATE
4 It could be dangerous — that is crossing Indo-Pak border from the East (1,4) E COLI
5 Risk takers evenly match tour with a sign (9)ACTUARIES
6 Finds alien in trouble almost (5) MEETS
7 Rate for being in ever-changing environment (7)REPROVE
8 Robert's called regularly and you run inside — that's all there is to it (4,4,5)BOBS YOUR UNCLE
9 Clinging to show it is a knotty problem (8,5)STICKING POINT
15 Lean on Penny and Paddy for what it’s worth (4,5)LIST PRICE
17 Repercussions from creations (9)REACTIONS
19 His best friend protecting Arab, isn’t it sweet? (7)CARAMEL
21 Possible routine before birth (2,5)IN UTERO
23 It's steamy animal life as female goes for old Bob (5)SAUNA
25 Fib about say a vassal (5) LIEGE

:clap::clap::clap: Excellent!

[deepakgita]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7)
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7)
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9)
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7)
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7)
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7)
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7)
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)

Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)
2 Period hardly covered (6)
3 Tie up space (4)
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8)
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10)
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8)
17 A word for example which is a little big (8)
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)
22 Bet over name of composer (6)
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)
27 Girl's love is in jail (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11102/article6080191.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7)
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7)
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9)
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7)
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7) REENTRY
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7)
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7) CROWNED
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)
Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)
2 Period hardly covered (6)
3 Tie up space (4)
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8) DULCIMER
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10) NAUSEATING
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8)
17 A word for example which is a little big (8)
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)
22 Bet over name of composer (6)
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)
27 Girl's love is in jail (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7) ONEROUS
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7) USURPER
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9) CONUNDRUM
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7) CLOSURE
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7) REENTRY
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7)
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7) CROWNED
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)
Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)
2 Period hardly covered (6)
3 Tie up space (4)
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8) DULCIMER
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10) NAUSEATING
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8)
17 A word for example which is a little big (8)
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)
22 Bet over name of composer (6)
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)
27 Girl's love is in jail (4)

[Russellbew]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7) ONEROUS
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7) USURPER
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9) CONUNDRUM
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7) CLOSURE
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7) REENTRY
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7) ROOSTER
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7) CROWNED
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)
Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)
2 Period hardly covered (6)
3 Tie up space (4)
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8) DULCIMER
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10) NAUSEATING
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8) CATARACT
17 A word for example which is a little big (8) OXYMORON
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)
22 Bet over name of composer (6)
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)
27 Girl's love is in jail (4) GAOL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7) ONEROUS
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7) USURPER
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9) CONUNDRUM
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)EMEND
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7) CLOSURE
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7) REENTRY
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)THYME
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7) ROOSTER
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7) CROWNED
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)
Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)
2 Period hardly covered (6)
3 Tie up space (4)
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8) DULCIMER
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)SUPPLEMENT
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)SPRUCEST
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10) NAUSEATING
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8) CATARACT
17 A word for example which is a little big (8) OXYMORON
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)
22 Bet over name of composer (6)
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)
27 Girl's love is in jail (4) GAOL

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
9 A person becomes sour when it gets arduous (7) ONEROUS
10 Pretender — he advances ruthlessly and keeps quiet (7) USURPER
11 What's done to spite the face with twitter's restricted opening (7)NOSTRIL
12 Take correct medicinal cover (7)CAPTURE
13 A parody on booze as sister cracks the puzzle (9) CONUNDRUM
15 Change workers, short man to stand guard (5)EMEND
16 Regularly with cell phone, it's definite end (7) CLOSURE
19 Without velocity never try making it back to earth (7) REENTRY
20 Herb's subject undergoes change of heart (5)THYME
21 Wretched climate signifies gloomy outlook (9)DOWNTREND
25 Bird's cry included in the list (7) ROOSTER
26 Old space traveller encounters gravity, runs in again (7)GAGARIN
28 Extremely nice to be among people when coronated (7) CROWNED
29 Stay back with one clutching it — it’s hard rubber (7)EBONITE
Down
1 After retirement able to try cold drink (6)COGNAC
2 Period hardly covered (6)LESSON
3 Tie up space (4)MOOR
4 Stonework so odd with halo, with aura (6)ASHLAR
5 Instrument rim clued differently (8) DULCIMER
6 Add flexible time to retain workers (10)SUPPLEMENT
7 Cleanest way to press and cut (8)SPRUCEST
8 Warm day, Peter extremely lazy (8)FRIENDLY
14 Revolting Nagas unite (10) NAUSEATING
16 Approximate area surrounding a waterfall (8) CATARACT
17 A word for example which is a little big (8) OXYMORON
18 Older building for a party in Ophir, maybe (8)ELDORADO
22 Bet over name of composer (6)WAGNER
23 Silver wire entangled insect (6)EARWIG
24 Dress is essential, stupid (6)DONKEY
27 Girl's love is in jail (4) GAOL

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

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6)
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)
15 Jewish new year (4,8)
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8)
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6)
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6)
Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8)
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8)
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3)
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7)
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7)
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8)
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8)
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6)
20 May be Mary will go through it (6)
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4)

Grid at http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/the-hindu-crossword-11071/article5958018.ece

[pammechchu]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6)
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)
15 Jewish new year (4,8) ROSH HASHANAH
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8)
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6) VIRTUE
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6) UNUSED
Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8)
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8)
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3)
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7) KNESSET
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7)
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8)
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8)
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6)
20 May be Mary will go through it (6)
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4)

[deepakgita]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6)
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)
15 Jewish new year (4,8) ROSH HASHANAH
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8)
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6) VIRTUE
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6) UNUSED

Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8)
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8)
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3)
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7) KNESSET
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7)
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8)
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8) AGUEWEED
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6) HOOPLA
20 May be Mary will go through it (6) PIERCE
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4) DIET

[sandhya.p61]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6)
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)
15 Jewish new year (4,8) ROSH HASHANAH
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)STREAMLINING
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8)
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6) VIRTUE
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6) UNUSED

Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8)
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8)
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3) PAINT THE TOWN RED
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7) KNESSET
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7) HAMMOCK
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8) DIABETES
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8) AGUEWEED
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6) HOOPLA
20 May be Mary will go through it (6) PIERCE
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4) DIET

[pavalamani pragasam]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6)
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)SINGED
15 Jewish new year (4,8) ROSH HASHANAH
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)STREAMLINING
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)SCRAMBLE
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8)
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6) VIRTUE
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)ANECDOTE
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6) UNUSED

Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8)
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8)
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3) PAINT THE TOWN RED
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)BRIDGE
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7) KNESSET
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7) HAMMOCK
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8) DIABETES
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8) AGUEWEED
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6) HOOPLA
20 May be Mary will go through it (6) PIERCE
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4) DIET

[Russellbew]

Across
1 Disgruntled chaplain, ignoring an Islamic leader (6) CALIPH
4 Can teach English to you in Germany by correspondence (8)
9 Nut going away afternoon (6)
10 Metal and Quartz form a grand structure (8)
12 One can wear something white as an old official (8)
13 Scorched design, perhaps (6)SINGED
15 Jewish new year (4,8) ROSH HASHANAH
18 Smart to acquire processed mineral, making things simple (12)STREAMLINING
21 Order a sail with a native Indian (6)
22 Hurry to encode (8)SCRAMBLE
24 Destitute and loveless, a characteristic picture (8) PORTRAIT
25 6 — true representation of righteousness (6) VIRTUE
26 Breaking code in bet — it's related (8)ANECDOTE
27 Employed by a world body, absolutely new (6) UNUSED

Down
1 Spin off participating in the central scheme (8) CONSPIRE
2 Make it binding, say, among various allies (8) LEGALISE
3 May be pertinent — what do you do in a wild party? (5,3,4,3) PAINT THE TOWN RED
5 Stretch upward (4)
6 Dealt with antisocial — having an edge in making it illegal (15)
7 Game for one newly married around midnight (6)BRIDGE
8 Garfunkel and Simon — somewhat horny creatures (6)
11 Parliament seeks not to drop opposition leader after assembly (7) KNESSET
14 Just the thing for retired swingers (7) HAMMOCK
16 Complaint when one perishes without help (8) DIABETES
17 Fit a tiny device initially in plant (8) AGUEWEED
19 Too much hype as it goes around a city (6) HOOPLA
20 May be Mary will go through it (6) PIERCE
23 The thing that nourishes parliament (4) DIET