THE HINDU CROSSWORD 8924

This Xwd can be seen at: http://www.hindu.com/2007/05/28/stories/2007052889240900.pdf

9A Dislikes. Henry in broken(anagramed) seat. Ans
10A Eggs = ova+ to + Rex. He devices new ways. Local, I think refers to the local lodge/resthouse in an English countryside. Ans
11A To mug up/learn = Con + On + An opening = Vent + One = I - Anagram. Ans
15A Direct clue. Pays attention. Ans
17A A garment worn in cold climate. Ans
20A Direct clue again. Nice and easy. Ans
25A Tito's real - Anagram. Athenian philosopher. Ans
26A A+repair (a tear in a dress, for example.) Ans

1D Itche - Anagram(Itches without the South direction). Ans
2D Ten + pot+ dined = ate - Anagram. Ruler. Ans
4D Met + diet - Anagram. Gave off. Ans
5D A piece of flexible thin sheet metal, used to cover food items. Usually silver in colour. Ans
6D Cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic. Ans
14D Steer cast - Anagram. A four dimensional cube. Ans
16D Pit man = miner. Cut = axe(cut back = exa). People asking questions? Ans
18D Get in/ come in again. Ans
21D Speaker, we hear - sound like speaker. A star which sound like speaker? The brightest star in Virgo. Ans