By Karuna Goswamy

Across

1. Important Arab neighbouring country to Isreal.

2. That from which a metal is extracted.

3. The Shiaites believe in him.

8. Long-legged Gustralian bird.

10. Prominent community from Kerala.

11. Rome is known by this name in Europe.

12. This animal features in Aesop’s fables.

14. America’s secret intelligence agency.

16. An item of male attire.

17. The after effects of a major event.

Down

1. Ancient maritime country with a semetic language.

2. Alkaline mixture used in making soap.

3. Lower part of a flower.

4. This was Subhash Chandra Bose’s creation.

5. Also known Queen Bess of England.

8. Time period.

9. Muslim festival.

13. To create a movement.

15. The ‘worker’ of the insect kingdom.

16. The cup that cheers.

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