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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

Brilliant!

[deepakgita]

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

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[pammechchu]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[deepakgita]

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

[pammechchu]

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

[pavalamani pragasam]

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

[pammechchu]

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

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[pavalamani pragasam]

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

Very good!