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1 On the computer, it is a barricade backed by a daily (9) WALLPAPER {WALL}{PAPER}
5 They partner conditions in sales promotion (5) TERMS [CD]
8 Ornament for a feature, one for a digit (4,4) NOSE RING {NOSE} {RING}
9 He covers roofs with a bit of seal after some time (6) SLATER {Seal}{LATER}
11 It makes music in the hands of a Cuban joker (5) BANJO [T]
12 An aid in diagnosis and to break open codes (9) ENDOSCOPE*
13 Footballer’s objective interrupted by beginnings of lethargy and boredom — that is universal (6) GLOBAL {G{L}O{B}AL}
14 Living in trees — a tiresome thing accepted by backward girl (8) ARBOREAL {AR{BORE}AL<=}
16 Lady Greg dressed in an unkempt way (8) RAGGEDLY*
18 Organic fuel for which bachelors receive government backing (6) BIOGAS {B{IOG<=}AS}
23 Young man, one carried by graceful bird (5) SWAIN {SWA{1}N}
24 Reveal peacekeeper’s tress (6) UNLOCK {UN}{LOCK}
25 Standard bearer? (8) FLAGPOLE [E]
26 Waste matter in bone contained by healers (5) DROSS {DR{OS}S}
27 Divert a lateral railway line (9) SIDETRACK {SIDE}{TRACK}
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1 Talkative chap with mouth turned up to air (7) WINDBAG {WIND}{BAG<=}
3 Southern coffee planters agitated by one’s property (8,7) PERSONAL EFFECTS*
4 Provide exactly what is desired by mischievous Peter, the German (6) PANDER {PAN}{DER}
5 It brings the sniper’s target closer (10,5) TELESCOPIC SIGHT [E]
6 Squalid accommodation has a part to play around that endless confusion (7) RATHOLE {R{THAt*}OLE}
7 Bizarre URLs are suspect (7) SURREAL*
10 Love a party with British engineers (5) ADORE {A}{DO}{RE}
15 Serious poem about a member caught in hollow ecstasy (5) ELEGY {Ecs{LEG}tasY}
16 Spring back from an insecure boundary (7) REBOUND [T]
17 International sign supports girl astronomer of the past (7) GALILEO {GAL}{I}{LEO}
20 Big star to decorate part of a yacht (3,4) SUN DECK {SUN} {DECK}
21 Dependable good man, strange idol (6) STOLID {ST}{IDOL*}
8 Ornament for a feature, one for a digit (4,4) NOSE RING
ReplyDeleteI think that most women - the home-bound women - in India prefer nose stud to nose ring.
These nose studs are in different sizes. Some are so small that it reminds me of the line from Tamil film song "adhu illaadhadhupol irukkudhu". And if it is studded with diamond, the small jewel sparkles and sparkles brilliantly. Some studs could be too big for comfort - comfort not only of the wearer (I can't really vouch for this and I am merely guessing) but also of the observer (would the stud of the national spokesperson of a party seen on TV come under this category? Don't know!)
The nose ring - I don't like it at all! Even if it a small, slender one closely hugging the nostril.
There is that big nose ring from which a chain goes up towards the locks on the head. These might be jewels of the moment worn to get attention at a party but certainly not for everyday wear.
We say ear-ring, nose ring, toe ring. Why don't we say finger ring? Or is this expression used?
Ettu kallu besari potta eduppa irukkum mookku!
DeleteFinger ring with no right is still used! (FINGER(-r)ING)
DeleteFingering I understand but Finger Ring ;-)
DeleteThe nose ring - I don't like it at all! Even if it a small, slender one closely hugging the nostril.
DeleteIs it because of the Tamil song, "Mookkuththiai kazhattadi! Adhu muththaram idumpothu kuththathodi!"
I never expected my statement to be interpreted that way! But I asked for it!
DeleteI looked up a Tamil dict. to see what the origin of the word 'besari' is but it didn't have any note. Its definition, given in English as well, is: "a kind of nose jewel studded with (usually eight) diamonds and a ring attached to it." Anyone know how this word originated?
DeleteMy mother, aunts and other elder women at home had this jewel. The younger generation now may not sport it. Is it because of the heaviness or the high price now?
Good STUDy!
ReplyDeleteIn Tamil they call it 'mookkuththi' - that which pierces the nose.
DeleteWill be cutting down on the picture content of the blog....
ReplyDeletePicture this! We know what we will be missing.
Blooper in the delhi edition. Todays delhi edition still carries yesterdays crossword number 10750. Is it the same elsewhere?
ReplyDeleteIt is okay in Vizag
DeleteOkay here in Bangalore print edition.
DeleteHowever the online app through Facebook is carrying CW No 10750 but with todays date so also the android app!!
Looked into the comments section hoping to read a few about the CW. But I find that it is 'Mookkuthi' all over! Is it that all about Sankalak's CW's were discussed threadbare over the last 2 days and people have run out of stock?
ReplyDeleteThank God that Rengaswamy stopped there!
Nose studs have different connotations in the North, do you know?
ReplyDeleteA girl-child coming of age, I'm told, is announced by her having a nath-chadaana, along with ear-piercing., . On the contrary, nath-utharna is a derogatory term mainly used in relation to Tawaaifs and nautch girls of yore, not to speak of women of easy trade. I may be wrong but I can stand corrected.
Again, females of the south use the right nostril whereas those of the north , the left while adorning themselves. Am I right or is it vice-versa?
I used to always wonder how all those typical SI maamis with nose ornaments studded on both sides by diamonds use to cope with severe cold ;
and it is so yuk to see fingering of the nostrils, by males or females !!
It became very fashionable in the sixties for ladies to have these nose- studs of single dots. At least, I'm told that ear-piercing has some scientific basis for health reasons but nose?
A typical maharashtrian female of yore used to sport nose rings of the size of a bangle, a weighty issue !
Enough said of being nosy and this nosey business !!
I learn that 'besari' is actually suspended from the central part of the nose. I don't know how it is held in place there.
ReplyDeleteIf it is shaped like a swan, it is called 'hamsa besari'.
It is becoming curiouser and curioser.
ReplyDeleteThe one that just sits on the nostril too is called 'besari', it seems!
Visit here
http://boi.malabargoldanddiamonds.com/tamilbrahminbride.aspx
and hover the cursor on the woman's nose to see the picture of a besari.
I think one that is suspended from the central part of the nose is called "புல்லாக்கு".'Mookkuthi' with more than 2 stones or pearls is Besari. "புல்லாக்கு" is worn by piercing the central part of the nose.
DeleteThanks, madam.
DeleteYou're absolutely correct. I agree with your def. of besari in the above msg.
While browsing I found some details in some website inaccurate.
CV Sir, Please address me as Lakshmi.No madam please.
DeleteColonel, if you use pictures from Wikipedia (and similar sources; Flickr, for instance, where you can search by license - http://www.flickr.com/search/advanced/?q=banjo ), you will not be badgered by Copyright wolves, as most of these images are not under such restrictive licenses and can be used without permission for non-commerical purposes.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I plan to do in the future
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