News Digest: Don't take people for a ride by claiming aerated water to be fruit juice, SC tells company

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, January 20, 2015
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		India
		Don't take people for a ride by claiming aerated water to be fruit juice, SC tells company Health conscious people are generally taken in by manufacturers advertising aerated water as fruit juice but some of these drinks have less than 13% fruit juice content. Former home minister R R Patil is recovering from oncology treatment: Bandra hospital Lilavati Hospital’s doctors on Monday confirmed that former home minister RR Patil is battling cancer, but is stable. No plan to remove Manjhi, says Nitish Even as intense infighting continues in JD (U), senior party leader Nitish Kumar on Monday dismissed any “move” within the party to replace chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. More India News»

		Business
		Snapdeal eyes Rs 500 crore via TV-commerce Snapdeal, one of the country's largest e-tailers, is set to rake in Rs 500 crore in the first year from its TV-commerce channel. HUL posts low volume growth Domestic consumer sales at India's largest fast-moving consumer goods company were up 8% to Rs 7,579 crore during the quarter, but industry analysts said volume growth fell short of their estimates. India's growth to reach 6.3 per cent in 2016: UN report India will see a gradual growth acceleration with its GDP expected to reach 5.9 per cent this year and 6.3 per cent in 2016, the UN said today while partly crediting the recovery to improved market sentiment after the new government took office and announced key reforms. More Business News»

		Environment
		India calls for a paradigm shift in global attitudes towards climate change Indian stand was articulated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing senior ministers of his cabinet and experts from outside and within the government during first meeting of his reconstituted Council on Climate Change. Vultures find new home at Gandhisagar Sanctuary in MP Gandhisagar Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Mandsaur and Neemach district of Madhya Pradesh has emerged as second best, Panna Tiger Reserve being the first, nesting site for critically endangered vultures Zebras black stripes help them stay cool Researchers have long struggled to explain the purpose of the zebra's unique black-and-white coat. More Environment News»

		World
		Yemeni Houthi fighters surround PM's home: Official Yemeni Houthi fighters on Monday surrounded the Republican Palace in central Sanaa, where the prime minister lives, a government spokesman told Reuters. To counter terror, Europe's police reconsider their arms One was a young policewoman, unarmed on the outskirts of Paris and felled by an assault rifle. Her partner, also without weapons, could do nothing to stop the gunman. ISIS images show gruesome execution of 'gays', 'robbers' The ISIS militant group has reportedly carried out a string of public executions — including throwing men accused of being gay off towers, stoning a woman accused of adultery and crucifying at least 17 young men — in a 48-hour period. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Varun Sharma: I want to make my mother roam the entire world Varun Sharma, 24, is simple, shy and affectionate. He has had a pampered upbringing and can get carried away easily, but he is also completely focused and hard-working. He is emotional, but shies from showing his emotions. He is religious and wants to make his mother proud. Ahead of his upcoming romantic drama comedy Dolly Ki Doli, he talks to Bombay Times about the warm Arbaaz Khan, why he misses his father and what makes him remain focused in life. Excerpts: Dolly Ki Doli team turns wedding crashers Sonam Kapoor, who plays a con woman in Dolly Ki Doli, has been on a promotional tour along with her co-stars Rajkummar Rao, Pulkit Samrat and Varun Sharma. 5 Bollywood boyfriends we wish we had Die hard romantic: That one look which melts your heart and that one touch which runs shivers in your body, who doesn't want a boyfriend like Shah Rukh Khan? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Gene activation extends lifespan of flies by 60% Scientists have managed to prolong the lifespan of flies by up to 60% after activating a gene which destroys unhealthy cells, an advance which may help develop new anti-aging treatments for humans. 'Lifestyle diseases kill 16 million prematurely a year' Diseases linked to lifestyle choices, including diabetes and some cancers, kill 16 million people prematurely each year, the World Health Organization said on Monday, urging action to stop “slow-moving public health disaster”. Pizzas take a toll on kids' health, shows new study Go ahead, give your kids pizza. Just maybe not so much of it. A new study found that American kids take in more calories, fat and salt on days they eat pizza. More Science News»

		Sports
		Pakistanis should play in Hockey India League: Sardar Singh Current Indian captain Sardar Singh and former skipper Ajit Pal Singh said that Pakistani players should be allowed to play in Hockey India League. Australian Open: Yuki battles hard before losing to Murray Yuki Bhambri's singles campaign came to an end despite a fighting effort against Andy Murray but he walked away with rich appreciation from his rival. Ruthless Sharapova fires Australian Open warning shot Maria Sharapova launched her Australian Open campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing Petra Martic in straight sets to send a stern warning to her rivals. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Micromax YU Yureka review: The new contender Does Micromax YU Yureka really live up to all the hype surrounding it? We try to find out in our review... Government bans phones with fake, duplicate IMEI numbers The move aims to check proliferation of mobile handsets with duplicate or cloned IMEI numbers, which are dangerous for national security. 10 skills you need to get a $100,000 engineering job at Google Here are the skills Google wants its tech talent to master, complete with online resources to get you started... More Technology News»

		Education
		Centre's scholarships schemes for northeast suffer due to digital divide Lack of internet connectivity not only stands in the way of integration of the Northeast with the mainstream, but is also preventing implementation of Centre's scholarship schemes. Success rate in CA final exams increases steadily The pass rate in the chartered accountancy final exams has steadily risen in the last two editions. In the November 2014 exams, 8.23% candidates passed nationally, up from 7.29% in the March 2014 exams. Subject wise - window to the world An IT degree can open career avenues across the globe. Education consultant Karan Gupta highlights the courses you can pursue abroad and the opportunities they offer. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fraudster jams ATM keys, steals cash from account A software engineer, who recently withdrew Rs 8,000 from a Kandivli East ATM, received an SMS regarding withdrawal of another Rs 20,000 from the ATM soon after he reached home. Senior citizen threatened for card details A senior citizen from Andheri was conned into parting with his debit card details by a man pretending to be an employee of his card-issuing bank. Bandra school students rally for road safety awareness Several schools in the city are doing their bit to mark the traffic department’s road safety fortnight. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		PM-scheme conman's aide lands in net A day after a man was arrested for duping hundreds of people using a fake website offering loans under Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Yojana, Delhi Police crime branch nabbed his associate, a website designer who had helped him set up his con job, on Monday. CATS staff on contract protest outsourcing Around 240 contractual paramedics and 370 contractual drivers of Centralized Accidents and Trauma Services (CATS) went on a strike on Monday to protest against outsourcing of the ambulance operation in the capital. New heart in place, boy goes home The efforts of doctors and traffic police who collaborated to transport a live heart through the busy Delhi roads from Gurgaon in 21 minutes has paid off. It has helped save the life of the 16-year-old who underwent a transplant at a city private hospital afterwards. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cops' women's safety app has no takers Zero distress calls on the Android app indicate that either the awareness about it is low or the city has become safer for women. Alok Kumar, additional commissioner of police (law and order) admits that it is the former. Transfer of two top Lokayukta police officers raises suspicion Last week’s transfer of two top Lokayukta police officials – deputy inspector general PH Rane and superintendent BA Mahesh – has raised eyebrows. Cyber bullies target minister; case filed More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		KCR seeks waiver of SCR's Metro charges Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Monday urged Union railways minister Suresh Prabhu to waive the massive Rs 80 crore that the South Central Railway (SCR) was demanding towards traffic blockage charges (TBC) to allow the Metro rail to be built over the railway lines in the city. Somesh's Telangana dreams crash, to stay in AP cadre In a setback to GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar, the Centre retained him in the Andhra Pradesh cadre as there was no ‘clear swap option’ available in his pay band. 3 junior doctors test positive for swine flu Three junior doctors - two from Gandhi Hospital and one from Osmania General Hospital (OGH) - tested positive for swine flu on Monday, thus, creating panic among Telangana Junior Doctors’ Association (TJUDA) and healthcare providers in the two teaching hospitals. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Carcasses of 30 Olive Ridleys washed ashore Sunday night didn't hold a pretty sight for Student Sea Turtle Conservation Network (SSTCN) volunteers who were out on a routine walk on the beaches of Chennai. Freedom of speech under threat in TN, says writers' forum in HC Accusing police and revenue officials of extending tacit support to fringe communal groups agitating against embattled Tamil author Perumal Murugan's novel Madhorubagan (One Part Woman), a PIL filed in the Madras high court by a top writers' group has said freedom of speech is under constant threat in Tamil Nadu. Burning baby may be a victim of abuse, say doctors The ten-day-old baby, born to a Villupuram-based couple, was brought to Kilpauk Medical College Hospital with 5% burn injuries on his feet and thigh after he allegedly caught fire on his own. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Woman from Bihar feared killed found alive in Odhav A woman from Bihar, who was believed to have been murdered by her husband, was found at Nari Sanrakshan Gruh in Odhav. It was a great relief for Amita’s husband Ravindra and father Kishan Mistry. Rs 116 crore budget for only 121 beds at VS! Mayor Meenakshi Patel on Monday surprised many by dishing out an annual budget of Rs 116 crore for only 121 beds at the VS hospital! She was presenting the VS Hospital budget. Dengue strain causing havoc identified The dengue virus strain that has been relentless over the past few months has been identified. It is DENV-2, according the latest reports received by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Lets ride on IITians' skills to Smart Allahabad' First director of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) and renowned environmentalist IC Agarwal on Saturday stressed on preparing an action plan for transforming Allahabad into a Smart City equipped with modern facilities. Cold wave prevails, no change in next 24 hours in Allahabad, says met Intense and harsh cold wave conditions continued to engulf the city even on Saturday. Lal Kataar, teer-kaman symbols of safety for rural pilgrims in Allahabad When Jhabua started from Dhamtari in Chhattigarh for Magh Mela, leading a team of 18 people, his paramount thought centred around searching a man holding a flag with elephant as a symbol. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		No test for PhD this year: BU The Berhampur University (BU) has decided not to conduct University Research Eligibility Test (URET) for PhD programmes this year."A number of research aspirants will be completing their MPhil. Vocational courses in all Plus II colleges The state government has decided to introduce vocational courses in all Plus II colleges, including private ones, from the coming academic year. Fire after truck-bus collision kills two in Keonjhar Two persons were charred to death and several injured after a Rourkela-bound bus and a truck collided head-on and caught fire on NH-49 near Dangapani village, 8 km from here, late on Saturday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Two test postive for H1N1 in Bhopal Two cases of swine flu were detected in the state capital, according to health department here on Monday. It takes the total number of positive H1N1 infleunza to 6, so far this year. Panchayat poll campaign turns bloody in Chambal, sarpanch shot Blood spilled in Chambal badlands when a sarpanch was shot and five others suffered bullet injuries in past 48 hours during high-voltage campaigning for panchayat polls. Farmers oppose drive against sewage farming Farmers opposed drive against sewage farming undertaken by district administration near Shahpura here on Sunday. They pleaded that their vegetables had been checked by the health department and were found suitable for human consumption. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Celebrating the spirit of volunteerism CII's Young Indians (Yi) Chandigarh Tricity Chapter in partnership with India@75 Foundation launched the second Edition of its Annual National Volunteering Week (NVW) to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism here today. Chopper service marred by inadequacy of passengers The emergency helicopter service, which is the lifeline for thousands of residents of Lahaul valley after snowfall blocks all road links to the valley, has been functioning irregularly as most of the helipads in the valley do not have adequate passengers. HP plans more advanced storehouses for fruit produce Fruit growers in Himachal Pradesh won't need to worry about selling their produce at cheap rates during glut in the market as the state government is planning more compressed atmospheric storehouses, which would keep safe the extra produce for long durations. More Chandigarh News»

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