News Digest: Reservations should have a time-frame, says SC judge

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		Sunday, October 04, 2015
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		India
		Reservations should have a time-frame, says SC judge Stating that caste and religion based quota system may eventually harm the nation, Justice Shiva Kirti Singh of Supreme Court said on Saturday that a time-frame for reservation should be fixed. 'I'm ashamed... Our state stuck in a rut' A common man speaks up in the aftermath of violence that struck Salt Lake city on Saturday during the Bidhannagar corporation polls in Kolkata. Odisha gets its 1st 100% solar-powered village October 2 this year marked a life-changing transition for the 350-odd dwellers of Baripatha, a tribal village about 25 km southwest of Bhubaneswar. It made history by becoming the first village in the state to be powered entirely by solar energy. More India News»

		Business
		Maruti board approves pact with Suzuki for Guj plant The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India's board has approved a contract manufacturing agreement for a period of up to 30 years proposed to be signed with an arm of parent Suzuki Motor Corp (SMC) for the upcoming plant in Gujarat. Coal India misses September output target by 4% State-owned Coal India (CIL) recorded an output of 37.17 million tonnes in September, missing the target by 4.1 per cent. DLF board to prepare roadmap for rental biz Realty major DLF on Saturday said its board will meet on October 8 to discuss the recommendations made by a committee on ways to drive the growth of company's rental business worth Rs 2,400 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		Now, SG National Park leopard's diet has more deer Disappearance of garbage around SGNP has reduced strays Coral site found in Arabian Sea off Konkan coast A treasure trove of corals has been found mid-sea off the Konkan coast by the scientists of the National Institute of Oceanography. Climate change can alter the planet's shape As melting glaciers erode the land, global warming could alter the shape of the planet, a new study says. More Environment News»

		World
		Malala questions 'silence' of Pak leaders on terrorism Questioning the 'silence' of Pakistani leaders on terrorism, 18-year-old Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai on Saturday said she harbours the hope of becoming the Prime Minister of her country. Suicide bomber in Baghdad kills 10: Iraqi officials Iraqi officials say a suicide attack on a security checkpoint north of the capital, Baghdad, has killed at least 10 people. Germany marks 25 years of unity, faces new challenges Germany marks a quarter-century as a reunited nation on Saturday and now faces a new challenge in a refugee influx that will demand deep reserves of resourcefulness and patience. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'When we go to US, we live without maids' I am going to ask my domestic help to watch Talvar, because... Seeti marnewale dialogues a must for Sanjay While the story and screenplay are the backbone of a good film, good dialogues bring in the edge and raise the entertainment value. Sanjay Gupta has always been known for his stylised films and the seeti marnewale dialogues. Star teenagers to watch out for More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Are statins worth the risk? As newer substitutes emerge, debate on the safety of the cholesterol busters is getting more divided by the day Scientists invent healthier chocolate Chocolate so healthy it could be eaten as medicine has allegedly been invented by scientists. Chinese scientists now offering micropigs as pets Chinese scientists made headlines earlier this year when they used a powerful new technique to edit the genomes of human embryos, sparking ethical debate. More Science News»

		Sports
		Postiga stars on debut as ATK beat Chennaiyin FC in ISL opener Helder Postiga scored twice as Atletico de Kolkata started their campaign on a winning note beating Chennaiyin FC 3-2 in an exciting lung opener of the ISL. Ponting, I could have solved 'Monkeygate': Kumble Anil Kumble said a lot of problems could have been solved with Ricky Ponting and him sitting and talking about the infamous 'Monkeygate' incident. Aguero hits five as Man City crush Newcastle to go top Sergio Aguero scored five times in 20 minutes as Manchester City came from behind to thrash Newcastle United 6-1 and go back to the top of the EPL table. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 best laptops you can buy under Rs 30,000 If you’re in the market for a laptop priced under Rs 30,000, we try to help you make a buying decision. How smartphones are dominating porn Pornhub has released its latest data analysis which demonstrates the rise of smartphones as a method for watching porn. Google Nexus 5X, 6P's India launch dates leaked Google Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X are expected to be priced at Rs 39,990 and Rs 31,900, respectively, for the base variants. More Technology News»

		Education
		'Kids fare better when taught in mother tongue' Studying mathematics scores of the same set of kids in multiple rounds of tests, a researcher has concluded that kids learn better in their mother-tongue. Kids attending Telugu medium schools - data was gathered in Andhra Pradesh - "on average perform significantly better as compared to English medium students" once factors such as native ability, household characteristics and "parental aspirations" are considered and "controlled for." Comply with industry guidelines: UGC University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed varsities, including Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), to ensure compliance of university-industry interaction guidelines in all departments of the varsity as well as affiliated colleges. Kalyani University fracas gets a weekend breather The Kalyani University imbroglio got a momentary respite on Friday with most of the agitating student leaving for the extended weekend break. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		When 'sister' plays mother to babies 9/11 triggers terror in Dr Sangita Jadhav’s heart for a very different reason. Govt portal linked to RTS Act fails to function properly A day after the Maharashtra government launched the Right to Services (RTS) Act and linked it to online services portal https://aaplesarkar.maharashtra.gov.in/en/, the website failed to function properly. Officials told to clear streets of encroachments Civic chief Ajoy Mehta on Friday instructed the 24 administrative ward officials to prepare a three-monthly plan to make streets in Mumbai pedestrian-friendly. In the first month, the ward officers have been instructed to immediately clear all commercial encroachments on footpaths which would not involve any litigation. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's momo-dified The city’s favourite snack is acquiring whole new avatars, from chocolate and tandoori to vodka Manish Mehrotra: The award-winning chef of the restaurant Indian Accent gives us a taste of his Delhi experience I've been living in Delhi since 2000, but I studied here in the '90s at New Era Public School in Mayapuri. Test papers leaked on WhatsApp Leakage of question paper on instant messaging service WhatsApp has become a rampant practice and the latest victim seems to be Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan's (KVS) teacher's recruitment test scheduled for Sunday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Feeling low? This online friend could drive your blues away When an 18-year-old girl from Ujjain, MP , cleared the JEE entrance in her second attempt, she wasn't the only one who was jubilant. More Bengalureans take the app route to holidays Swateek Jena, a 25-year-old IT professional, makes it a point to travel alone outside Bengaluru every month. Delivering Christmas 100 times a day Do you know who your delivery boy is? How hard he works, how he lives, how much he earns? What his dreams and aspirations are? Is he insured against accidents and damages? Next time you get a shipment, look him in the eye and shake his hand More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP to grant 'sister province' status to Toyama of Japan The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to give ‘sister province’ status to Toyama state in Japan to develop bilateral trade and cultural relations. Transition rate among Muslim students low The transition rate, new entrants in the first grade of elementary, secondary and higher secondary stages of education, of students from the Muslim community is lower than those from the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). IICT develops cool home technology The Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) has come up with a technology that can keep the temperature inside a house much cooler than outside. In fact, the difference can be as much as nine degree Celsius. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Dealing with dengue the traditional way Every year, dengue wreaks havoc in Tamil Nadu. And this time too, the state did not fare any better; it recorded over 2,000 cases, one of the highest in the country. Dr Pony to the rescue It is believed that humans have a sixth sense which differentiates them from animals. Yet, animals are able to sense the pain, sorrow and joy of a person faster than humans can. Now, 500 Tamil Nadu lawyers face action from Bar Council of India At least 500 lawyers from Tamil Nadu are facing disciplinary action. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Collapsed bridge exposes neglect When structural safety of our city bridges is in the hands of two diverse government agencies --Western Railways and Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) -there are possibilities of it being compromised. 'Ladies only' groups visit Gujarat to swirl during Navratri There is no better time to visit Gujarat than Navratri. No wonder then that garba tourism has started to peak, especially with ‘women only’ groups showing interest in experiencing the longest dance festival. Bridge pathway collapses, hits rail traffic to Mumbai While traffic was at its peak, an entire pedestrian pathway built on one of Ahmedabad’s oldest bridges, the Khokhra-Kankaria railway bridge, collapsed. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Woman becomes AUSU president after 88 years A research scholar has become the first female president of Allahabad University Students’ Union after a gap of 88 years. Duranto Express to stop at Kanpur station from today The new railway time table will come into effect from October 1. As per the new time table the timing of many trains passing in North Central Railway region has been changed. Students' union elections: Polling remains peaceful in AU, 4 colleges Cops remained on their toes throughout the day and did not allow any gathering in and around the varsity and colleges. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Discourage stalls on Puri beach: Green panel Puri beach comes under Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ), where concrete structures, buildings and business establishments permanent or temporary are not permitted, official sources said. Short of manpower, BMC to outsource user fees collection There are 22 different components of user fees and the civic body on its own can't manage them by engaging its own staff, says ​committee chairman Sk Nizamuddin. Crime Branch to probe 'fraud' by home department officer In October last year, the Nayapalli police registered a case against assistant section officer Partha Sarathi Mallick after receiving complaints from some duped investors. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		PUC certificate cost goes upto five times in Bhopal Vehicle owners will have to pay 5 times more in Madhya Pradesh to get pollution under check (PUC) certificate from the government as its cost cost has been linked with the price index. Lokayukta raids on patwari unearths Rs 10 crore property In a pre-dawn swoop on a patwari's house in Raghogarh, special police establishment of Lokayukta unearthed properties disproportionate to his legal income. Floods, washout of ballast led to Harda twin train accident Washout of rail embankment due to flooding water in nearby villages resulted in twin rail mishaps near Harda on August 4, according to a provisional report of Commissioner Railway Safety. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Delegates walk for peace On the concluding day of the 10th Global Youth Peace Festival (GYPF), international delegates, students from the city, volunteers, chief justice and judges joined hands to spread the message of international brotherhood. 'Fine' to dump debris, garbage in Mohali On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, the Mohali Municipal Corporation (MMC) has decided to penalize those who dump debris or garbage in residential areas, or anywhere else in town. 'Fest closes, but commitment here to stay' As the 10th edition of the Global Youth Peace Fest (GYPF) drew to a close, delegates and speakers stressed on the need for renewed efforts for world peace during the valedictory programme organized at Chandigarh Judicial Academy in Sector 43. More Chandigarh News»

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