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		Sunday, March 09, 2014
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		India
		Left flounders after Jaya jilt hree days after the Left walked out of an alliance with AIADMK, they are yet to decide their course of action. On Saturday, CPI and CPM leaders went into yet another huddle. Maharani Raje's roadside cuppa sets off charcha Laxmi Narain Sahu sells tea at Chaura Rasta and wouldn't have made it to the papers. But one special morning in his otherwise humdrum life took his name to the headlines. Banker Meera Sanyal, activist Medha Patkar share development vision They may seem a study in contrast, but the two women who hugged each other at a political rally on International Women's Day may have a tad more in common than meets the eye. More India News»

		Business
		ICICI eyes rural women borrowers ICICI Bank plans to use its loans to women self-help groups (SHG) as a base for developing a profitable rural lending business. 70,000 firms running without RBI licence? There are 12,157 companies registered with RBI as NBFCs all over India, of which 5,800 are in Kolkata. But it seems this is just the tip of the iceberg. Gulf airlines defend female cabin crew policies Qatar Airways and Emirates Airline have defended their policies on pregnancy and marriage for cabin crew after the Qatar carrier came under fire over its working conditions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bombay HC forms panel to check pollution in Godavari for Kumbh fair The Bombay high court has formed a committee headed by a divisional commissioner to monitor works of authorities concerned who are responsible to check pollution of Godavari river in the pilgrim town of Nashik, which is to host Kumbh festival in July-September next year. Lydia the great white shark on course for Britain Scientists are tracking Lydia's movements as she swims above the mid-Atlantic ridge, the ocean's halfway point. 100 cameras to track tiger movement in UP forests Nearly 100 cameras will soon track the movement of tigers in the forest range adjoining the UP-Uttarakhand border. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama calls allies over Ukraine crisis President Barack Obama and key European allies expressed "grave concern" Saturday over Russia's actions in Ukraine as Washington warned further military escalation could jeopardize chances of brokering a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Libya threatens to bomb North Korean tanker Libya threatened on Saturday to bomb a North Korean-flagged tanker if it tried to ship oil from a rebel-controlled port, in a major escalation of a standoff over the country's petroleum wealth. Rebels execute 10 people in Syria A radical rebel group executed about 10 civilians in Syria's southern province of Daraa, the media reported Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonakshi modelled her boxing avatar in 'Holiday' on Laila Ali Sonakshi Sinha has been shown undertaking boxing lessons in Vipul Shah’s Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, in which she plays Akshay Kumar’s love interest. We hear Sona has modelled her look in the ring on world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali, who is also a world-renowned boxer. "I am madly in love with Karan too but we are not together right now" Lisa, 28, is impulsive, emotional and adaptable. She is a concoction of many opposites. While she is crazy at times and wants to have a good time, she is also spiritual. She is an extrovert outside, but values her space at home. Shakti Kapoor to debut in Gujarati film In yet another case of rise of debuts in Gujarati films, actor Shakti Kapoor, according to sources, is making his Gujarati debut in a movie titled Padkar…The Challenge. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Push button for orgasm Scientists have devised a machine that can help women achieve “emphatic” orgasms at the push of a button. LSD can help ease fear of death Scientists have carried out the first controlled medical experiment in 40 years with the hallucinogenic drug LSD which they used as part of a psychotherapy course to treat severe depression in terminally ill cancer patients. Amateur Sicilian scientists launch 'pastry' into space Sicilian amateur scientists have launched a model cannolo, a cream-stuffed pastry roll symbolic of the Italian island, into the stratosphere, capturing bizarre images of the dessert flying far above the earth. More Science News»

		Sports
		Can domestic players turn Delhi around? Players like Chand, Chipli, Gautham, Juneja, Ojha, Negi and Kaul all failed miserably in IPL 6. For IPL 7, the team decided to start with a clean slate. Age no barrier for Eto'o as Chelsea win Samuel Eto'o set Chelsea on their way to a ruthless 4-0 victory over 10-man Tottenham that moved Jose Mourinho's side seven points clear at the top of EPL. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win Asia Cup Lahiru Thirimanne's magnificent century and Mahela Jayawardene's superb 75 powered Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Camera review: Fujifilm X-E2 X-E2 is an update to Fujifilm X-E1, a camera that was launched in 2012. Just like its predecessor, it uses magnesium and plastic body. Samsung launches free music streaming app, Milk Music Samsung is unveiling a new free music service for its phones. Wipro to offer free Wi-Fi to staff in company buses Wipro is in talks with Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) to implement a Wi-Fi-based data connectivity solution in company buses. More Technology News»

		Education
		Afghanistan turns to MS University to improve education For the first time, education officers of Afghanistan are undergoing training and study programme outside their own country. Indian higher education faces many challenges, UPSC chief Indian higher education has many challenges of expansion, excellence, equity, empowerment and evolution, Union Public Service Commission Chairman Dr D P Agrawal said today. Mass copying in college during CSJMU exam The flying squad of Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University on Friday had detected mass copying at Dayanand Danku Paraga College in Ghatampur. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Banker Meera Sanyal, activist Medha Patkar share development vision They may seem a study in contrast, but the two women who hugged each other at a political rally on International Women's Day may have a tad more in common than meets the eye. Single screen returns: A posh rebirth saga One of the 500 new, red chairs at Lower Parel’s Deepak Talkies is baring its yellow flesh. There is a clean, surgical cut down its middle, a stab Punit Shah felt in his gut when he realised the culprits were two teenagers. Work starts to fill craters on Andheri roads Ripples of change are visible across Andheri and Vile Parle (W) following TOI’s ‘Mumbai Patrol’ campaign. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Exam for recruiting head constables postponed The written exam scheduled on Sunday for recruitment of head constables (ministerial) in Delhi Police has been postponed due to technical reasons. PWD and cops give rude jolt to slow down traffic All these years, speed breakers have not been standardized in the city. Diplomatic avenues: A world apart No other world capital has a diplomatic enclave quite like Delhi’s. Now, an insider tells the cultural, political and design history of the city’s embassies. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore horse Murioi dies on Hyderabad track One of the most talked about but enigmatic horses to have graced Indian horse-racing , Murioi from Bangalore trainer S Ganapathy's stables, had a sad end to his career on the biggest stage - the Indian Turf Invitation Cup - at the Malakpet racecourse here on Saturday. Biker robbers snatch 4 gold chains in 40 minutes It wasn't just revellers or policemen who were hyper active on Friday night when Bangaloreans celebrated the return of late nightlife after nine long years. ASI suspended for not giving receipt DCP (traffic, west) S Girish said assistant sub-inspector Ramesh was entrusted with a towing vehicle and he had removed some vehicles parked on DVG Road, Basavanagudi, a no-parking zone, on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TRS, MIM poll pact in the offing The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) are on the verge of striking an informal electoral alliance. State bifurcation casts shadow on AP Inc With Andhra Pradesh heading for splitsville, can industry bodies be far behind? Cracks have already begun surfacing in premier industry bodies in the state as members from Seemandhra and Telangana feel that they need separate associations for their respective regions. 2 held for leak of ANR's last film According to the police, Sheik Abid Basha, who illegally accessed the feed of the yet-to-be-released film, handed over the video to Mubashir Sheik, who in turn uploaded it on Youtube. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MDMK to organize seminar on human rights on Monday A seminar on human rights organised by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) will be held in the city on Monday. With burning memories, woman weaves a new life, fights for justice She sits by her stall making bright bead and crystal jewellery. Women passing by stop to admire the beautiful ornaments she makes, but few pay heed to the scarred woman. Voters camp at polling stations A day long camp on Sunday from 10am to 5pm will be conducted across polling stations in 16 assembly constituencies by the Corporation of Chennai for the benefit of voters. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Register yourself as a voter today If you haven’t yet registered as a voter but want to do so, you must rush on March 9, 2014 to get your name in the voter list. Breaking bad: Ahmedabad style A team of Ahmedabad zonal office of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Trivedi, 43, a resident of Krishnanagar, Naroda, from his residence and busted his lab at Mandvi ni Pol on Friday. Ahmedabad lawyer writes to CJI over Lokpal ambit The lawyer further questioned, "Is there any mechanism in place to deal with such complaints? With the passing of Lokpal, even the parliament has been put to checks and balances. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More sections at KV's 2nd shift approved KV New Cant was given approval for opening second shift of the school in the 2013-14 academic year itself following which they started classes from I to VIII in the second shift. Cops, RTO wrangle over checking of school vehicles The recent death of an eight-year-old boy when school van overturned near Ustapur Road, had raised question mark over the condition of vehicles carrying schoolchildren. Student's death in accident sparks arson A class III student of Saint Joseph School died on the spot when a tempo was hit by a car near Pani Ki Tanki in Cantonment on Saturday morning.The boy was sitting on the front seat. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Election fever goes missing from Ganjam Poll enthusiasm has been missing from politically-sensitive Ganjam district as BJD is yet to declare its candidates for constituencies falling in the region. AAP seeks feedback on ticket aspirants The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday released a list of 214 ticket aspirants for assembly elections and sought online feedback on them. International Women's Day brings no solace for her Nothing can be more oxymoronic than this on International Women's Day.The administration on Saturday cried for safety and uplift of women at Durbar Hall of collectorate while observing the day. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Inmate hangs self in cell An under trial inmate was found hanging in his cell at Jhinjhri sub-jail of Katni district on Saturday.Shivkumar, 40, a resident of Bamhoni village in Katni was arrested on charges of murdering his wife. EC planning model code for media during poll Election Commission is considering a model code of conduct for media houses during elections.Deputy election commissioner Vinod Zutshi said political parties should also ensure grassroots workers are educated on the code. Scientific temper on the rise among Indians Scientific temper amongst Indians has increased, according to scientist and poet Gouhar Raza here on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Inspired by 'Dhoom', burglar gang breaks into governmentt quarters Fond of 'Dhoom' movie and giving challenges to the police through 'shayri', a gang of house burglars leaves its footprints on handwritten messages, saying they will commit the crime in style. Day 1: Poor turnout in northern sectors The exercised was being held on the orders of the Election Commission and also offered people the option to get any error or discrepancy in their voter card corrected. Youth excited at getting a say in the nation's future "Casting a vote is the biggest right.We have got it this time, and I am very excited in this regard. More Chandigarh News»

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