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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, June 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Congress realized Andhra's problems late: Naidu Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday accused Congress of having belated realization of the problems facing residual Andhra Pradesh. Arrest LJP MP for false information on affidavit: Lalu Prasad RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Wednesday demanded the arrest of newly-elected Vaishali MP Rama Singh of LJP, alleging that he “hid the fact” that he is an “absconder” in an abduction case in his election affidavit. Work now, conceive later An increasing number of career women are opting to put their eggs on ice so that they don't have to choose between promotions and procreation. More India News»

		Business
		Subrata stays in jail but Sahara accounts de-frozen The Supreme Court reiterated its “no money, no release” order for Sahara group chief Subrata Roy, who has been detained since March 4, but in a relief relaxed orders freezing bank accounts and properties to provide Saharas with the means to raise the money needed for meeting bail condition. DoT rejects Vodafone's licence extension plea The Department of Telecom (DoT) has rejected Vodafone’s request for extension of its licences in seven circles, including Maharashtra, Gujarat and UP (East), by another ten years and has asked the operator to obtain spectrum through auctions. Cognizant takes 4 former staff to court Cognizant has filed two lawsuits in a New Jersey, US, court against four of its former employees for violating what it calls non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. More Business News»

		Environment
		Vultures to be tracked with transmitters in Maharashtra The state forest department and Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) will launch an in-situ vulture conservation project in Maharashtra from next month. Bastar's tribal way to preserve environment For tribals residing around Boma hill in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district in Bastar, it's sin to climb or step up on this hill and doing so costs the offender Rs 500. Trains to limit speed near Gir forest Western Railway has agreed to reduce speed of trains passing through tracks near Gir forest in Gujarat's Amreli district to prevent accident with Asiatic lions moving in the area. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Assad wins presidential election Syria's parliament speaker, Jihad Lahan, announced the final results from Tuesday's election, saying Assad garnered 10,319,723 votes, or 88.7 percent. Tens of thousands join Hong Kong Tiananmen rally Large numbers of people in Hong Kong have joined a candlelight vigil in a downtown park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of China's bloody military suppression of protests on Beijing's Tiananmen Square. Guinea's Ebola death toll rises above 200: WHO More than 200 people have died from the highly contagious Ebola virus in Guinea, making it one of the worst ever outbreaks of the disease, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman and Rajinikanth miffed with Deepika? It seems success has gone into the head of pretty actress Deepika Padukone, as she is turning down big offers opposite superstars and has hence irked bigwigs of B-Town. Salman spotted Armaan Jain at Ranbir's sister's sangeet Salman Khan’s mother Salma Khan and Raj Kapoor’s wife Krishna Raj have been old card friends. Salma Khan’s son Salman and Krishna Raj’s daughter Rima Jain have thus been friends for a long time. Vidya Balan plays Ekta Kapoor's mother? One of the most talented actresses Vidya Balan has donned various avatars in her upcoming film ‘Bobby Jasoos’. And one of her looks is allegedly designed to look like Ekta Kapoor’s mother Shobha Kapoor. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Vaccines for SARS, MERS viruses get closer to reality Scientists have managed to find a way to disable a part of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus responsible for hiding it from the immune system, a critical step in developing a vaccine against the deadly disease. New technology to preserve Leonardo da Vinci's self-portrait Scientists have developed a new nondestructive technology to help preserve one of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces — a self-portrait drawn in red chalk on paper during the early 1500s that is fading fast. Night owls less likely to exercise Having a hard time maintaining an exercise schedule? Try sleeping early. Night owls are more sedentary and feel less motivated to exercise, a new study has found. More Science News»

		Sports
		Messi most valuable player: Study Lionel Messi remains the world's most valuable footballer, even though his crown slipped this season, a market study showed on Wednesday. Petkovic reaches French Open semis Germany's Andrea Petkovic reached the French Open semifinals as she overpowered 10th seed Sara Errani of Italy 6-2, 6-2 at the Roland Garros Stadium. 'Costa undergoes Chelsea medical' Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa has completed a medical examination with a view to joining EPL giants Chelsea, according to reports in the British media. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google, Facebook, Yahoo and others automatically encrypting all emails Google and other companies are now automatically encrypting all email. TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran's salary surged 60% in '13-14 TCS CEO N Chandrasekaran’s remuneration is more than twice as much as former Infosys president BG Srinivas’s salary of $1.2 million (Rs 7.8 crore). Apple #WWDC2014: Complete coverage #WWDC2014: Complete coverage More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian B-school graduates get jobs easily A survey by Graduate Management Admission Council, which conducts GMAT, shows that 92% of Indian management students had an offer of employment, as against 33% in Asia-Pacific region and 57% globally. MBBS in Tamil Nadu colleges to cost up to Rs 1 crore Getting a medical degree can leave your finances in a critical condition — private medical universities and colleges in Tamil Nadu have raised their tuition fees for MBBS admissions this year. Fairer sex gets more than fair deal in education If numbers could describe women empowerment, higher education scenario in the city is an example.Girls have access to all undergraduate colleges in the city while boys have a limited choice. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Prison conducts re-examination of a controversial paper The state jail authorities a few days ago conducted re-examination of a written paper for internal promotion and increment for jailors. Learn how to give routine products a customised feel Gen-Y is very particular about personal products, from their phones to their phone covers as well as accessories. He kept kicking me like a football: Female conductor A woman ST conductor with over five years’ experience was brutally thrashed by a factory worker in Dombivli for pulling him up for trying to board the bus from the front door. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'57 traffic lights blind-friendly' The city police informed the Delhi high court that they have installed 57 auditory devices at traffic signals in the capital for safety of visually impaired people. DDA to bring in simpler policy for lift installation After getting almost no response on the modified policy for installation of lifts introduced in March, DDA will come up with another, simpler policy in the coming days. River needs more water, not STPs: Sunita Narain Environmentalist Sunita Narain has called for a radical change in the approach to cleaning rivers. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Life grows in this open prison Ask him how much he scored in his graduation and all you get is a sheepish smile. Serving life term, Srinivas Reddy, 37, from Kadapa district of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, studied politics, history and public administration at BR Ambedkar Open University and bagged a gold medal in 2013. Arkavathy allottees post woes on PMO's Facebook wall Distraught allottees who are yet to get possession of their plots in the jinxed Arkavathy Layout have stepped up their battle for justice. Apex Bank's loan to society comes under scanner At the time when house building co-operative societies (HBCSs) are under the scanner, a bank fraud involving the Karnataka State Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd has come to light. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'SEZ'ling no more? Splitsville seems to have cost Andhra Pradesh dear in more ways than one. Missing: T song Those who turned up to hear K Chandrashekar Rao address the residents of his home constituency, Gajwel, for the first time as chief minister, on Wednesday, were in for a shock. Intelligence goof up causes confusion within police circles Intelligence goof up on the poll outcome, in Telangana and Seemandhra, and bungling of cadre division, has caused such confusion within police circles that the worried IPS brigade is now doing rounds of the two chief ministers' office — not for postings, but cadre allotment. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Woodcutters say 'no' to fast buck after encounter Twenty-year-old V Karuppaiah* from Jamanamarathur, a village in Jawadhu Hills, heard about a job on a construction site in Chennai soon after he finished school last year. When red sanders drip blood Wails rent the air in Thumbamkadu hamlet, 50km from Thiruvannamalai, the hometown of three men gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police during an operation to flush out red sanders smugglers at the end of May. Scrap holiday for justice Columbus! Columbus! Holidays are here!’ Before kids in nursery schools break into this hit Tamil film song, parents bundle them off to summer camps to learn drawing, dance and swimming. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Brave heart Ankita climbing up the ladder Ankita Raina, Ahmedabad-based tennis player, is slowing but steadily climbing up the ladder as far as international ranking in concern. Science aspirants throng schools for admission On the Day One of admission to Class XI on Wednesday, students and parents braved the heat to throng the most sought-after schools in the city. Garbage mounds: Spreading urban eyesores Is this the legacy we want to leave behind for the next generation? Today, massive mounds of stinking waste can be found in the backyard of every city. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		FIR against IIIT-A professor for sexual harassment A girl student doing MTech at the Indian Institute of Information & Technology (IIIT-A) has lodged a complaint against an associate professor for sexual harassment. Youth kills sister, hangs self later A youth shot her teen sister for having an affair with a youth of other caste and later hanged himself in the city on Tuesday morning. 22% students suffer from dental problems: Survey Around 22% of 44,499 students studying in primary, junior high school and anganwari centres are suffering from tooth decay and poor oral hygiene. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Plus II goof-up: No probe yet Even as chaos surrounding Plus II results continues, the state government is yet to order an inquiry into large-scale goof-up in evaluation of answer papers and tabulation of marks. Rath Yatra row rages on Priests, belonging to Daitapati Nijog of Jagannath Temple in Puri, on Tuesday refused to agree to the shrine body's proposal to ban pilgrims from climbing chariots during Rath Yatra. Fake Brahmakumari unit owner held Police on Tuesday arrested Premalata Jena on charges of illegally running 'Prajapita Brahmakumari' institution in Balangir.A Pakistani visa was seized from her on Monday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		cultural fest Aavartan held at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal The dance-lovers in town were in for a treat at the recently-held cultural fest, Aavartan, at Ravindra Bhavan. A melodious evening at Ravindra Bhawan in Bhopal Handicraft exhibition by Bhopal Railway Division in Railway Officer's club The event was inaugurated by Rajiv Chaudhary, the divisional railway manager, and had art and craft items made by the railways employees and their family members. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Officer met me 3 weeks ago: Maluka Punjab education minister Sikander Singh Maluka said on Tuesday that Vinod Kumar, a former officer of his department who committed suicide on Tuesday, had "a casual meeting" with him three weeks ago. Jobless man hangs self after poisoning wife, 3 minor kids The family of five was found dead around 9am, when a woman living in an adjoining room peeped through a window to check as there was no sound of activity coming inside. Dera Sacha Sauda head exempted from personal appearance Providing relief to the head of Dera Sacha Sauda sect Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a Bathinda court has exempted him from personal appearance in a case of hurting religious sentiments. More Chandigarh News»

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