The Hindu Crossword No.2430

Across

 1 From where reporters may watch crowd, largely out of control (5,7)
 9 Nurse brings in a ring for religious leader (9)
10 Dance in cheongsam, badly (5)
11 Left on ancient vessel for a carefree adventure (4)
12 Part of military force, first to go into Asia perhaps (10)
14 Short shift, with end in sight, for pharmacist (7)
15 Behaves harshly towards a relation (5,2)
16 Demand by former partner makes one cry out (7)
18 Crown officer in newly-formed shire, fine fellow (7)
20 Lacking money for a biscuit (10)
21 Leading performer in Costa Rica (4)
23 One is stored in casks in African capital (5)
24 Small loaves filled with meat for picnics (9)
25 Monster in bog ensnaring utter mug (12)

Down

 1 Plain glass delivered by a covered wagon (7,8)
 2 Sensitive over love (4)
 3 Betrayal, a complete success at the box office (4-3)
 4 One talks about English bosom buddy? (7)
 5 Dodges involving backer, here, next door to Hollywood (3,7)
 6 Dwarf can demonstrate trumpet skills playing at home (15)
 7 A girl cooked with touch of coriander, something that adds flavour (6)
 8 Carnivore shows cunning with fellows about (6)
13 British one, manual worker after power, is supported by two political groups (10)
16 Mock some of the keepers at zoo (6)
17 A marvel? Marcel, I suspect (7)
18 The French imprisoned by animals in POW camps (7)
19 Woodland in front, street behind (6)
22 Competent sailor the Spanish capsized (4)

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