The Hindu Crossword 7115

Across

 1 She's decorative, of course, but nothing like her gem of a girl (6-2-5)
 9 No problem - print more paper money to balance the shortage! (7)
10 Designates one to appoint another on board (7)
11 A blow on the foot (4)
12 It's mad sir to deprive them of their rifles (6)
14 You a South African? No, an American (3)
16 Monstrous females - may like to eat you up (8)
17 Vehicle let back by business combine (6)
19 Put the better on for a really god meal (6)
21 Draws former stretches of land (8)
24 Open country in a little Andamans to be discovered (3)
25 Old wine sent to America for earning dollars (6)
26 Conveyance coming at around eleven (4)
28 Flirted and got into trouble! (7)
30 Kind of palm that needs oiling perhaps (7)
31 Prompt words that started the human race! (5,6,2)

Down

 2 In the service, he commands attention (7)
 3 Pawn something to buy wine (4)
 4 Fee paid to a servant of long standing (8)
 5 Felt as joyous as one could be (6)
 6 Smooth, slimy swimmer - looks snaky (3)
 7 Tel ls and retells and adds up (7)
 8 Fixing this bangle is difficult (12)
 9 Dejected and is not solaced (12)
13 Very little though many agree to differ (6)
15 Made Oriental scapegoat for break out (6)
18 Use for a fit purpose? (8)
20 Catch on these are lies anyway (7)
22 Make a song after tea when wanting to catch one (7)
23 They're in a pack and useful for digging (6)
27 Sharp as a group of lawmen (4)
29 Young fellows shows some illness in May (3)

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