tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post6747743256401463891..comments2024-03-28T13:03:55.666+05:30Comments on THE HINDU CROSSWORD CORNER: BL Brand crossword 10, Fri, March 28, 2014, SowmyaCol_Gopinathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06166793743790376031noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-9192494608865460872014-03-30T10:25:09.489+05:302014-03-30T10:25:09.489+05:309A A[ka]I R MAIL (~male) - def: "for oversea...9A A[ka]I R MAIL (~male) - def: "for overseas communication" OK - but can't we use this stamp for inland communication too?<br /><br />Except for the fact that I had intended [ak] AI (after two quarters loss), the Anno. is perfect It is also valid as it stands..<br />On the def..while it is one of the options for inland communication (perhaps slightly more expensive), it is the de facto option for overseas communication:) (ignoring email of course, which has overtaken everything else)<br /><br />13A DISCOVER - was clueing the Credit card brand rather than the TV Channel, sans unknown <br />Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-11869165093496363192014-03-30T10:21:26.140+05:302014-03-30T10:21:26.140+05:30This comment has been removed by the author.Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-34534531626782847342014-03-30T10:06:01.948+05:302014-03-30T10:06:01.948+05:30Thanks Shuchi, for taking the time to leave your f...Thanks Shuchi, for taking the time to leave your feedback, Your blog has been a fantastic resource for me and a number of new setters:) Your words of appreciation mean a lot to me:)Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-19538718144667154402014-03-30T10:00:34.897+05:302014-03-30T10:00:34.897+05:30Thanks @Kishore..Was pleasantly surprised ("o...Thanks @Kishore..Was pleasantly surprised ("over the moon" would be more appropriate") at the unexpected detailed feedback and blogpost from CV sir. Thanks for the warm reception and good wishes of all the regulars here as well:)Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-13687918845660262092014-03-30T09:11:59.606+05:302014-03-30T09:11:59.606+05:30Good to see a post on Sowmya's crossword. Have...Good to see a post on Sowmya's crossword. Have seen her clues on twitter and enjoyed them. There is a pleasing conversational quality to the surfaces and a neatness of wordplay (e.g. swallow glasses of juice - lovely!), a tough balance to strike with the restriction of sticking of theme. <br /><br />All the best, Sowmya.Shuchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01255928672885834649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-69315922710182563002014-03-30T07:23:45.125+05:302014-03-30T07:23:45.125+05:30Missed this post yesterday. Looking forward to mor...Missed this post yesterday. Looking forward to more from you, Sowmya. May you remain high on the Brand wagon!<br /><br />As always, well handled by CVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-82377438489556445042014-03-29T19:45:18.787+05:302014-03-29T19:45:18.787+05:30Lol RichardLol RichardVMA Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195152250121457237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-82503984416249262142014-03-29T19:19:41.983+05:302014-03-29T19:19:41.983+05:30Che+chi - ha ha @Richard:) took me a bit to unders...Che+chi - ha ha @Richard:) took me a bit to understand:)Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-78049595504177293562014-03-29T19:18:04.095+05:302014-03-29T19:18:04.095+05:30The missing Enum for 23A has been fixed in the onl...The missing Enum for 23A has been fixed in the online edition:)Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-33655511654432992812014-03-29T18:48:21.540+05:302014-03-29T18:48:21.540+05:30That is revolutionary Greek character...That is revolutionary Greek character...Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04181639742047074494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-88981200010436668262014-03-29T18:28:30.448+05:302014-03-29T18:28:30.448+05:30Thanks Happy ChechiThanks Happy ChechiVMA Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195152250121457237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-77030358804996541702014-03-29T17:30:59.892+05:302014-03-29T17:30:59.892+05:30Yes Rainmon - Urdu/Persian reading from the right ...Yes Rainmon - Urdu/Persian reading from the right to the left..Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-65393515844630826222014-03-29T17:29:43.813+05:302014-03-29T17:29:43.813+05:30Thanks CV sir and Colonel for the special blog pos...Thanks CV sir and Colonel for the special blog post, It's an honour for me and really appreciate CV sir taking so much time and effort to type out all the clues and detailed annotations <br /><br />The corrections/suggestions for some clues are very valid and I shall take pointers for future from those:)<br /><br />I particularly enjoyed reading about your little granddaughter's penchant for cars and music:) - my little son is now at this stage and it is a joy to hear him learn new things and say them. I also had a laugh at the quick hit of the "Escape" key for 14D:)<br /><br />I shall wait for readers to fill in incomplete annotations if any..<br />Sowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-71516749547651032462014-03-29T17:24:45.981+05:302014-03-29T17:24:45.981+05:30Persian for reversal Happy? Persian for reversal Happy? VMA Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195152250121457237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-10468335378027526262014-03-29T17:22:22.742+05:302014-03-29T17:22:22.742+05:30It's AQUAGUARD - A (Vitamin) + QUA (Equal esse...It's AQUAGUARD - A (Vitamin) + QUA (Equal essentially) + GU(A)RD (Persian medicine -- DRUG<<< + A Inserted (A drop inside) - Can be Cleansing - DEFSowmyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889003999591224279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-78362453359115478242014-03-29T17:21:36.499+05:302014-03-29T17:21:36.499+05:30Spelling should be AQUAGUARDSpelling should be AQUAGUARDCol_Gopinathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166793743790376031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-4568593169910227262014-03-29T16:38:28.535+05:302014-03-29T16:38:28.535+05:30Aquagard is only 8 CV sirAquagard is only 8 CV sirVMA Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195152250121457237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-1994786430555972732014-03-29T16:17:03.707+05:302014-03-29T16:17:03.707+05:304. You hear the Italian has no way around multinat...4. You hear the Italian has no way around multinational (8) You =U ;the in Italian = IL ; no way = NEVER <br /> U + N IL EVER = UNILEVERLakshmi Vaidyanathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576064612016630413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195377761774996603.post-3373135797144872202014-03-29T15:55:34.848+05:302014-03-29T15:55:34.848+05:30I think anno for 7D should be {DE{SIGN}ERS}
Does =...I think anno for 7D should be {DE{SIGN}ERS}<br />Does = DEERS<br />cover = Encapsulation indicator<br />logo = SIGN<br />for <br />DKNY and Chanel, perhaps = Definition Deepak Gopinathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337043600355573557noreply@blogger.com