The Hindu Crossword 6750

Across

 1 An obstacle in the way that may let you down (9,5)
 9 On board, filthy lucre quietly make one forget his moral principles (8)
10 The ruminant eat a scholar, and revel over it! (5)
12 Put these firearms back and let's be comfortable (4)
13 Note the downfall of the crop (5)
14 Astound without any ado (4)
17 Oriental leather is very airy (8)
18 Essential equipment for a shooting expedition (6)
20 Tore up the programme for a new entertainment company (6)
22 Order! Order!! said the judge and shut everyone up (8)
25 Higher than usual in total length (4)
26 Two graduates - singularly a snake (5)
27 Little Samuel returns for a kiss on the festival (4)
30 Part of this operation is cut down in the theatre (5)
31 Seized - Probably tied too (8)
32 The current rate is shocking! (8,6)

Down

 2 Unlike Grace, boorish (7)
 3 A shade depressed (4)
 4 When one is sick doctor, medicate, don't abuse! (3-5)
 5 Often malicious talk (6)
 6 Records that are usually burned (4)
 7 Laugh when the lieutenant is upset by the work round him (7)
 8 Use the flag to enforce conformity? (11)
11 Showing off, so attention is diverted (11)
15 Complain in a nagging manner about one's bellyache? (5)
16 May be the concert conductor who stood and took the blame! (5)
19 Devilish boil treated with acid (8)
21 Boring result of a down-to-earth job skillfully being done! (3,4)
23 Of equal status in the company, but a muddle-headed aristocrat (7)
24 UFO from where? China, perhaps (6)
28 Powder kept in hospital cabinets (4)
29 Indiscreet outbreak (4)

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