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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, January 06, 2015
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		India
		Get 2 LED bulbs for Rs 10 each, save electricity The Prime Minister on Monday called for a national energy conservation movement by kicking off a campaign called “Prakash Path”. Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog The government on Monday appointed Columbia University professor and eminent economist Arvind Panagariya as vice-chairman of NITI Aayog which will replace the 65-year old Planning Commission. No question of JVM-P's merger with BJP: Babulal Marandi The Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (Prajatantrik) has ruled out its merger with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). JVM-P president Babulal Marandi scoffed at reports of his outfit’s apparent merger with the BJP. More India News»

		Business
		Interest rates to come down this quarter: Chanda Kochhar ICICI Bank — which started out as Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India, a project lending institution — transformed into a private lender in 2002 through a reverse merger with its fledgling bank subsidiary. DoCoMo seeks arbitration in stake sale row with Tata Japanese telecom giant NTT DoCoMo has sought an international court’s intervention to resolve its dispute with Tata Sons through arbitration after the Indian partner failed to get a buyer for DoCoMo’s stake in telecom joint venture Tata Teleservices for at least $1.1 billion. Won't dilute specs to cut prices: Mercedes Mercedes Benz plans to drive in at least 15 new models into the Indian market this year but has said it will “not dilute” its product portfolio in terms of features, a practice the company feels is being implemented by its rivals. More Business News»

		Environment
		Catch Royal Bengal tiger by the trail this winter The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), is conducting nature trails to local spots as well are those outside Mumbai to celebrate the chill winter months. Pregnant elephant found dead in TN wildlife sanctuary The female elephant was apparently attacked by a male elephant, according to wildlife officials at the sanctuary. Now, take a virtual tour of Vadodara's Kamatibaug A city-based entrepreneur, Vijay Wadhwani, has launched a website exclusively for the 136-year-old Kamatibaug. More Environment News»

		World
		AirAsia: Search to resume with waves forecast 2-3m Search and rescue operations on the crashed AirAsia flight QZ8501 will continue on Tuesday with waves forecast to be at 2-3 metres. Iraq PM calls for 'tribal revolution' against IS Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi called Monday for a "tribal revolution" against the Islamic State group, in a sign of the importance Baghdad places on tribal resistance against the jihadists. Top CIA official to resign soon CIA inspector general David Buckley, who investigated a dispute between the agency and Congress over the handling of records of the CIA's detention and interrogation activities, is resigning effective Jan31, the CIA said on Monday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Arbaaz is a complete reflection of his dad' Malaika Arora Khan, 39, is fiercely independent, extremely emotional and madly in love with her first boyfriend, and now husband, Arbaaz Khan, who she has known for most of her life Exclusive: Varun and Yami in Jee Karda One of the most soulful songs of 'Badlapur' — 'Jee Karda' — picturised on Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam, will go on air later this week 10 ways how Shah Rukh Khan makes money Bollywood's badshah Shah Rukh Khan has been named as the second richest actor in the world. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, a pot that waters the plant Paris-based company Parrot is ramping up its Flower Power with a pot that not only detects whether plants have enough light and fertilizer, but also waters them as needed. Depression is a physical ailment? Depression may not be a mental or emotional condition but actually a result of inflammation caused by the body's immune system, scientists say. Country scores firsts with maiden mission to Mars And yet another first for the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) in the history of Mars exploration. More Science News»

		Sports
		Messi not happy with Barcelona coach Enrique Barcelona star striker Lionel Messi has confronted the club's board of directors and coach Luis Enrique, who he sees as a "master of the dressing room". Who am I to demand the award, asks Saina Nehwal Badminton ace Saina Nehwal is "upset" that her quest to know the reason behind the rejection of her nomination for Padma Bhushan snowballed into a big controversy. Delhi Waveriders aim to retain HIL title: Sardar Singh Delhi Waveriders captain Sardar Singh on Monday said that they are aiming to retain the Hockey India League title they won last year. More Sports News»

		Technology
		50% Indian tech startups may move overseas in 2015 Nine of the top 30 business-to-business software product companies by market capitalization have already relocated to the US, Singapore and the UK, according to iSPIx. Flipkart exploring delivery in 3 hours E-Commerce major Flipkart assessing products, pricing, may start service in 3-4 cities in July; move may push peers to follow suit. 5 best smartphones under Rs 15,000 More Technology News»

		Education
		More jobs, better hikes for management graduates this year: Poll 2015 is expected to usher in good news for management graduates. Right from increased hiring to salary increase above the rate of inflation are some of the key highlights predicted by an employers’ poll conducted based on the year-end poll of employers 2014. Uncertainty continues over admissions to proposed IIMs While Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) are ready to come up with their list of shortlisted candidates for personal interview and written ability test (WAT) this week, admission procedure at six new proposed IIMs is still uncertain. Amity University walks away with grand prize at Tapmi's Quiz on the Beach Abhimanyu Bhadauria and Sreshth Shah of Amity University emerged victorious and walked away with the grand prize of Rs 6 lakh at the TAPMI Quiz on the Beach held at Kaup Beach on Sunday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Catch Royal Bengal tiger by the trail this winter The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), is conducting nature trails to local spots as well are those outside Mumbai to celebrate the chill winter months. Faster, smoother travel modes send property prices soaring in Mumbai Four new transport infrastructure projects in the suburbs have driven up property prices in areas around them in the past two years. Bombay HC fumes as Bandra police arrest man despite bail order Bandra police have incurred the wrath of the Bombay high court for arresting a city resident after he was given interim protection from arrest in a similar case. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Vegetable prices soar again in Delhi; bad crop, exports to Pakistan blamed Vegetable prices have begun to hurt again, ahead of elections in the capital. Gurgaon-Delhi green corridor helps heart travel 32km in 29 minutes, for 16-year-old NCR emulated Chennai on Saturday, when the Delhi and Gurgaon police joined forces to create a 32km ‘green corridor’ from Sector 44 in Gurgaon to Okhla in south Delhi, enabling a convoy of ambulances to cover the distance in 29 minutes flat. Special court to hear Uber rape case A trial court on Monday took cognizance of the chargesheet filed against the Uber cab driver who allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman executive in December last year. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		CNR Rao raises bar for Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research On Monday, Prof Rao recounted the incident at the valedictory function of the silver jubilee celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR). Pikas feel the heat of climate change Pikachu who? The cute fictional character who bounds around at top speed as part of the Pokemon series of video games, animated movies and comic books which are staple diet of kids under 10. South India beats north in the art of giving Wipro chairman Azim Premji has been crowned the “Most Generous Indian” for the second year in a row.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Now, 'Arogya Lakshmi' for pregnant women After Kalyana Lakshmi, the government programme that aims to provide a one-time financial assistance of Rs 51,000 to girls from the weaker sections of the society for their weddings, it is time now for `Arogya Lakshmi' programme in Telangana. KCR plans to draw Srisailam water for Hyderabad In a move that could trigger fresh controversy over water sharing with Andhra Pradesh, the Telangana government has come up with a proposal to tap more water from the river Krishna, this time from the Srisailam dam, to meet the city’s drinking water needs. Centre releases funds to implement multi-sectoral development plan After being caught in the bifurcation tangles for almost a year, the Centre has now released the first instalment of Rs 7.51 crore for the implementation of the multi-sectoral development plan (MsDP) in the five blocks (mandals) in two districts of Telangana state. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Corruption cases in TN up, but convictions see a fall Data from DVAC shows that the agency investigated and made enquiries in 295 cases in 2000-01, a number that went up to 462 in 2013-14. Active on web but youngsters in TN don't sign up to vote They're hooked to social media websites all day but, in a sign of waning interest in electoral politics, many youngsters in the state have not enrolled as voters. Deep-sea fishers harness sun to minimise cost In a cost-cutting exercise, P Sahayaraj, a deep-sea fisherman from Chinnathurai near Thoothoor in Kanyakumari district, installed solar panels in his boat two years ago. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mystery shrouds abduction of 2 boats, 12 fishermen The abduction of two boats along with 12 fishermen onboard by the Pakistan Marine Security Agency (MSA) on January 3 is shrouded in mystery. Indian Railways to be part of Vibrant Gujarat Investors Summit Indian Railways will also be a part of the 7th Gujarat Global Trade Show - 2015 to be held at the at helipad ground area in Gandhinaga Avoid major roads to capital during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) City Police officials issued a notification on Monday outlining the road blocks and traffic diversions for Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit (VGGIS) events. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rlys tighten security, plies special trains for Magh Mela North Central Railway has geared for the first bathing day, Paush Poornima in Magh Mela on Monday. Special trains are being plied and extra coaches have been attached in the trains. The security at the Allahabad railway junction and the adjoining small stations has also been increased. Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) forces have been deployed at the sensitive points at the Allahabad junction and small stations to keep vigil on the suspicious elements. Saints declare water unsuitable for bath, threaten boycott Saints belonging to Dandi Bada have decided to boycott auspicious Paush Purnima bath on Monday in protest against mela authorities failure to make the river suitable for bathing and providing basic amenities to seers camping in the mela area. Magh Mela begins today with Paush Purnima 'snan' The 44-day Magh Mela is set to begin today with approximately 25 lakh pilgrims, including scores of kalpwasis, expected to take a holy dip at Sangam, the confluence of Yamuna, Ganga and mythological Saraswati, on the occasion of Paush Purnima. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Naveen dangles welfare carrot for Jagannath temple servitors To placate Jagannath Temple servitors, who were seemingly angry with the state’s government decision to ban pilgrims from climbing chariots during Rath Yatra from last year, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a host of welfare schemes for them and their family members. BJD thriving on Congress weakness: Niranjan Congress needs to reach out to people through more concerted efforts to establish itself as an alternative to the BJD in the state, said senior party leader Niranjan Patnaik here on Monday. Oil minister rolls out subsidized LPG scheme Oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan here on Monday launched a new LPG scheme for below poverty line (BPL) families. They will get Rs 1,600 subsidy on new connections. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BJP gives in to MLA's demand, names Kanta from Chhindwara After dropping name of Vijaya Yadav, BJP on Monday settled for Kanta Sadaran as its mayoral candidate for Chhindwara. Buddhist varsity: Academic session begins Academic session in Sanchi Buddhist and Indic Studies University at village Barla in Raisen district began with eight courses from Monday. Arera: Residents see red over dug up road in E-3 A dug up road leaving virtually no space for vehicular movement in posh Arera Colony's sector E-3 has residents of the area fuming.A senior citizen's car fell in dug pathways on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Benegal set to direct Punjabi docudrama Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who has made classic movies like "Manthan", 'Ankur", "Nishant" and "Zubeida" and TV series "Discovery of India", is going to direct a docudrama on the role of Punjabis in India's freedom struggle. For OROP, war veterans to march on Delhi More than 10,000 restless ex-servicemen from across the country will hold a massive protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on February 1 to pressurize the Centre into keeping its promise on the one rank one pension (OROP) demand. Seized as leopard cubs in Punjab, DNA test finds them rare cats A pair of mysterious cubs rescued from the banks of Satluj in Ludhiana, that for nearly a year-and-half baffled the wildlife department of Punjab, have finally got their identity as rare cats known as the endangered Felis bengalensis or Leopard cats. More Chandigarh News»

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