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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 17, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Akhilesh Yadav drops in at Shiromani Akali Dal meet, hails Sukhbir Singh Badal For chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, Sunday turned out to be a day of hectic 'game-playing'. Name game: India has 234 engineering degree, 399 diploma courses A damning report against the council (AICTE) by a state-level expert committee says, "It is abundantly clear that there are too many substandard institutes with countless programmes and considerable examples of deceptive nomenclatures." AAP snubs 2013 protocol for candidate selection In declaring its first list of candidates from the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Aam Aadmi Party marked a huge departure from the protocol they followed while deciding candidates for the 2013 Delhi assembly elections. More India News»

		Business
		AI seeks govt backing for Rs 1k-cr loan Monday's vote-on-account is unlikely to have any real relief for cash-strapped Air India as the government's promised equity support fell short by nearly Rs 3,600 crore in the 2013-14 fiscal. Bharti set to take over Loop in Rs 700-crore deal Sunil Bharti Mittal-led Bharti Airtel looks set to become the largest mobile operator in Mumbai as the company is likely to announce the acquisition of Khaitans-owned Loop Telecom, the oldest mobile operator in the city. India Inc against political witch hunt The FIR filed against one of the top businessmen in the country, the petroleum minister and others has rattled India Inc and the developments come at a time when the industrial sector is in the throes of one the worst slowdowns in recent memory. More Business News»

		Environment
		In Indonesia, John Kerry blasts climate change deniers Climate change may be the world's "most fearsome" weapon of mass destruction and urgent global action is needed to combat it, US Secretary of State John Kerry said. Gulf of Mexico oil spill may give tunas heart attacks Scientists at California's Stanford University and the NOAA discovered that crude residues in seas and oceans interrupt the ability of heart cells in the fish to beat effectively. Climate change: Tibet wettest in 2010 in 3,500 years Recent decades have likely been the wettest on record in the semi-arid Tibetan plateau, researchers say, warning that any further large-scale warming might lead to even greater rainfall in Tibet, the birthplace for Asia's great rivers. More Environment News»

		World
		Over 100 dead in Nigeria Islamist attack Suspected Boko Haram Islamists have killed more than 100 people in an attack on a village in Nigeria, a local senator said. Destroy all ivory in Buckingham Palace: William Britain’s future king has called for the destruction of all stocks of ivory products in Buckingham Palace’s collection, including exotic thrones from India. Venezuelan opposition leader calls new march The opposition leader accused by Venezuela's government of being responsible for deadly anti-government protests said on Sunday he was calling a new march in 48 hours. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Gauahar to quit 'Fear Factor' because of Ajaz? Will the actress really do so, now that Ajaz is a part of the reality show after her boyfriend Kushal Tandon opted out? Aamir, Salman, SRK the 'Badshahs' of box office Jai Ho has just entered the 100 crore club. So Bombay Times thinks it is timely to present an updated list of the men and women who have set the turnstiles spinning. Eight-year-old asks Kapil Sharma about his marriage Child actors are playing roles far more mature than their age on TV and even hosting shows. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Pill to cure 'couch potatoes' ? A gene mutation may explain why some people are more likely than others to be couch potatoes , according to a study which offers hope of a personalized pill to counter the problem. This app uses your phone for R&D while you sleep A new app that allows you to ‘donate’ the processing power of your mobile phone for scientific research while you sleep has been developed. World genetic map finds Genghis Khan's impact across Asia The world’s most exhaustive map has been made detailing genetic histories of 95 different populations across the world revealing genetic impact of European colonialism, Arab slave trade, Genghis Khan’s empire and European traders near the Silk Road mixing with people in China. More Science News»

		Sports
		McCullum and Watling put Kiwis on top McCullum reached his double ton while Watling scored a well deserved century as NZ continue to thwart India's push for a series-levelling victory. I have learnt from my mistakes: Pujara "I have learnt from my mistakes. My only regret is the first innings dismissal in the first Test where I played a really bad shot," said Cheteshwar Pujara. Arsenal enjoy revenge over Liverpool Arsenal knocked Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win on Sunday as they gained revenge for a humilating loss to their Premier League title rivals. More Sports News»

		Technology
		After the selfie, turn yourself into a statue You can now get yourself made into a tiny statue, using a three-dimensional printer and a common household gaming device. Microsoft plunges into mobile war, Google exits The marriage of the Microsoft Windows operating system with Nokia's handsets under the Lumia brand has done little to upend the global smartphone market. Few takers for Google Plus, but Google not worried Google Plus may not be much of a competitor to Facebook as a social network, but it is central to Google’s future. More Technology News»

		Education
		New research and development for a better world Dengue fever and West Nile fever are mosquitoborne diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide each year, but there is no vaccine against either of the related viruses. Academic award: Galgotias University honoured at DQ CyberMedia ICT Awards Galgotias University was recently honoured for its academics and global linkages at DQ CyberMedia ICT Awards 2013. Narendra Modi, Gujarat chief minister, handed over the award to Suneel Galgotia, chancellor, Galgotias University, at the ceremony, which was held in Delhi on January 20. Seize the fact-based questions to max your English score Rhea Kumar, 17, first read one of the main texts in the English course—Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles—when she was 12. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		I will check for any lapses in IPL probe: Rakesh Maria It’s too premature to provide a detailed answer as it is a very sensitive issue. I have not seen the report but I will definitely examine if there were lapses. If there is scope for a further probe, we will do it. I will restore citizens' faith in force: Maria Restoring the trust and faith of the aam aadmi in the Mumbai police is on top of the agenda of the new police commissioner, Rakesh Maria, besides a halt to crime against women, children and senior citizens, tackling urban terrorism and organized crime. Unhappy IPS officers to be 'pacified' Home minister RR Patil may pacify agitated Indian Police Service officers, additional director-general (establishment) Ahmed Javed and additional DG (traffic) Vijay Kamble, who lost out to Rakesh Maria for the city police commissioner’s post. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Getting married? Be ready to spend a fortune on tent mafia Booking a wedding venue for a night in northwest Delhi’s Netaji Subhash Place can cost as much as a German luxury car. Cloud on hiring of AIIMS doctors Citing violation of procedures, a group of doctors at AIIMS have sought PM Manmohan Singh’s intervention to put on hold recruitment process for appointment of 37 professors in the country ’s premier medical institute. New suspect in Simran murder Two days after 26-year-old Simranjeet Kaur was stabbed to death on way to her aunt’s house in Karol Bagh, police are yet to identify the assailants though they have recovered CCTV footage from houses of the colony close to the spot. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore bus catches fire in Andhra, passengers safe Forty five passengers of a Bangalore-bound private bus had a providential escape when the vehicle caught fire near in Ramapuram mandal headquarters area in Andhra Pradesh. Man of the forests who made Bangalore green Sitting in the balcony of his two-storey house in Basaveshwaranagar, west Bangalore, SG Neginhal, 85, is busy preparing notes. 3 TN tourists drown in Gokarna beach Three tourists from Tamil Nadu met a watery grave in Gokarna, Uttara Kannda district, when they were washed away by a huge tide in the Arabian Sea on Sunday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		BJP to fish in troubled Telangana Bill waters Top BJP leaders, who met in New Delhi said by supporting the Congress in Parliament, their fortunes In Telangana would improve and the UPA government wouldn't get a chance to put the blame on the opposition for playing truant. Eyeing party's fortune in new state, BJP to support Telangana Bill After days of dilly-dallying, the BJP finally decided to support the Telangana Bill in its present form in Parliament, a decision analysts believe was taken after its leaders assessed it could make deeper forays into the new state rather than Seemandhra. Taking the SEZ route to growth This 1989-batch IAS officer of the West Bengal cadre hails from the city and has to his credit a gold medal in MBA from Andhra University and masters in international development policy from Duke University of the US. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		IAS officer manhandled, detained in Chennai An IAS officer was detained in Nungambakkam police station on Saturday night, after police picked him up following a heated argument in a pan shop, at Nungambakkam on Saturday night. BJP snubs Vijayakanth; DMDK leader fails to get appointment with Rajnath Singh A visit to the capital, which promised to help him win an ally for the Lok Sabha elections, turned out to be a huge disappointment for actor-politician Vijayakanth, who heads the DMDK. Girl found hanging from tree was raped and strangled to death, says autopsy report A 10-year-old girl, whose body was found hanging from a tree on a temple premises in a hamlet in Salem district, was raped and strangled to death, concluded a team of doctors, who conducted an autopsy. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Perfect nonsense, in English medium Remember the thirsty crow story — how the bird used pebbles to raise the level of water in a pitcher? CBD to maim other Gandhian institutions too The expansion of the road running alongside the narrow gauge line in the 10 square km central business district (CBD) is going to eat away large portions of three major Gandhian institutions in the city. Amazon, RIL top recruiters at IIM-Ahmedabad The second cluster for placements at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) saw Amazon, EXL and Reliance Industries emerge as the biggest recruiters on Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two groups clash over property, several injured A youth sustained bullet injuries while many others were left cut up and bruised as two groups came at loggerheads over disputed property near UPSC in Civil Lines on Saturday. North Central Railway exhibition draws the inquisitive The North Central Railway exhibition opened at Sangam area is witnessing a good response from visitors eager to know the various facets of the railways. Students taken to task for 'misusing' laptops in Allahabad University In brazen misuse of AU facilities, some students of the Allahabad University were caught watching objectionable material on their laptops in the university's Central Library. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Land oustees torch Posco site office in Jagatsinghpur Several land oustees on Sunday torched Posco's containerized office and dismantled a 300-metre boundary wall at Nuagaon in Jagatsinghpur district, triggering fresh tension in the steel company's project area. Ministry of rural development awards Koraput for effective initiatives under NREGA Koraput district in Odisha was conferred the national award under the schemes District award for effective initiatives in National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) administration in the 9th (MGNREGA) Diwas. Child raped by 52-year-old man A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 52-year-old man in Kushunpur village under Marshaghai area of Odisha's Kendrapara district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Sensational burglary in MP bank, Rs 32 lakh stolen Burglars escaped with Rs 32.5 lakh cash from a bank in Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday. The incident occurred in the UCO banks' branch at Dhodhar in the district. Tech firm manager held in MP for fudging board marksheets The Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh Police has arrested Jan Abhiyan Parishad vice-chairman’s manager for his alleged role in a scam related to the State Sanskrit Board. MP woman gang-raped in moving car A 24-year-old pilgrim, returning home from the famous Sharda Devi temple at Maihar, was abducted and gang-raped by three people in a moving car on National Highway 7 late on Saturday. Police are yet to arrest the accused. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab State Power Corporation Limited fails to recover damages from power companies The amount has not been recovered despite the fact that none of the five thermal units, against which this amount has to be recovered, could be commissioned till date. Speeding bus crushes woman to death, mob sets it on fire An enraged mob on Sunday set afire a bus owned by the family of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal after it crushed a woman to death on Barnala-Sangrur road. Farmers suggest ways to make agriculture profitable The absence of assured marketing for many crops was also pointed out.Experts said that though the Centre had declared minimum support price for 24 crops, the promise was fulfilled only for two crops - wheat and paddy. More Chandigarh News»

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Please help a wonderful devotee, Ram Prasad Das, and his 5 year old son.

Dear friends,

A very wonderful devotee named Ram Prasada Das has been diagnosed with untreatable stage four pancreatic cancer and likely has only a few weeks left. Ram Prasad joined the Los Angeles Hare Krishna temple in 1990, and has spent the last 25 years serving and helping others. He was famous for his wonderful cooking of prasadam, which he would distribute to all the devotees in Los Angeles, as well as for his kindness to others.

He was one of the original devotees who opened the Hare Krishna temple in San Jose, California, which now is well-established with a large and active congregation of devotees.

Ram Prasad Das has a 5 year old son named Jaden, who will need support. We request you to help his son by donating something which will be kept for his son's care and education as he grows up.

Please visit the following GoFundMe page and watch the short video about Ram Prasad. If possible please donate something for his son's future. This page was originally collecting donations for Ram Prasad's treatment, but now he appears to be beyond treatment, so all funds will be used for his son's future.

Even though it says the goal has already been reached, that was the original goal for his treatment. Since he cannot be treated the money will be used for his son, so please continue to donate even though they say the goal was reached.

Please forward this along to any friends who might wish to support this cause.

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, February 16, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Rahul accuses BJP of blocking six key anti-corruption bills Addressing the over one-lakh-strong crowd with an “ellarigu namaskara”, Rahul said, “The bills are of help to you, they give power to you. We want to pass the bills. We are being stopped in Parliament by the BJP. They don’t allow Parliament to function.’’ Sonia Gandhi: Congress poll win vital for unity Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi began her party’s poll campaign in the state on Saturday by launching a virulent attack on BJP and CPM. Crossing over to a new life After a bridge connects a border village in Punjab to the Indian mainland for the first time since Independence, residents now aspire to a better life, and their first cars. More India News»

		Business
		'India can protect intellectual property' According to the statement, Boeing is the single largest producer, by dollar value, of US exports to India. DLF appoints three new directors Realtor DLF on Saturday said it has appointed three directors on its board to strengthen its management. Bidding for privatisation of 6 airports deferred again Putting a question mark on the entire project of privatising six major airports developed by Airports Authority of India (AAI) including Kolkata and Chennai, the bidding process has been postponed once again till mid-March. More Business News»

		Environment
		Humans drove orangutans to leave trees for ground Our male ancestors inspired orangutans to get down from the trees and spend more time on the ground to help them cope better with the forest degradation challenges, finds a study. US, China to share policy ideas to fight global warming The US and China, the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, Saturday announced they were joining forces to share more information on trying to combat climate change. 32,000 migratory birds visit Loktak lake in Manipur Environmentalist Kh Shamungou who was present also said that common crane was also sighted for the first time in Manipur during this year's bird count. More Environment News»

		World
		Venezuelan opposition leader's arrest sought Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that a police manhunt was underway for Leopoldo Lopez, the hard-line opposition leader behind anti-government demonstrations that ended with three deaths. Chinese man sells baby to become TV dreams A Chinese man has been sent to jail for five years for selling his four month old child. US faces same fate as Soviet, warns Taliban The Taliban today marked the 25th anniversary of the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan by saying that US forces were now fleeing the country in a similarly ignomious exit. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Yes, I am dating Bipasha: Harman Baweja Harman Baweja, 33, is simple, emotional, affectionate and a complete family man for whom friends and family mean the world, though, at times, he tends to take his friends for granted Marriage has cured my insomnia: Vidya Balan Like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Balan also had a sleep disorder Jackky gets to shoot at the world's only robot club in Tokyo for Youngistaan Tokyo’s Shinjuku Kabukicho district has a unique club in the world befitting an economy that has given the world so much technology More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'Honey heals wounds faster than betadine' Dr Pillai uses a locally-manufactured ventriculo-peritoneal (VP) shunt to drain out fluid from the brain. “Traditional shunts made abroad are 10 times costlier — the ones we use cost Rs 3,000 per unit,” says Pillai. How stem cells decide liver, pancreas formation How do stem cells decide whether to become liver cells or pancreatic cells during development? Adultery may be the key to a long, happy marriage, psychologists claim Allowing your partner to sleep with other people could be the key to a happy marriage, psychologists have claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		2nd Test: Kiwis half down, India on top Jadeja struck soon after lunch to dismiss Corey Anderson, pushing India close to victory in the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington. Manchester City reach FA Cup quarters Manchester City powered forward with ease into the FA Cup quarterfinals on Saturday, beating EPL title rival Chelsea 2-0 to maintain its quadruple chase. Dhoni's counter-attack hurt us: Watling "It's great," Bradley-John Watling said, about his effort with the big gloves. "Bowlers got to knock them, you just got to take them. It's your job, I guess." More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft plunges into mobile war, Google exits The marriage of the Microsoft Windows operating system with Nokia's handsets under the Lumia brand has done little to upend the global smartphone market. Few takers for Google Plus, but Google not worried Google Plus may not be much of a competitor to Facebook as a social network, but it is central to Google’s future. Nokia Android phone's pricing 'revealed' Vietnamese online retailer Techrum.vn has listed Nokia X on its website at a price of 2.2 mill to 2.5 mill VND (approximately $110). More Technology News»

		Education
		Karnataka Virtual University plan in trouble The state government's plan to set up Karnataka Virtual University to harness internet and mobile based technologies to reach higher education to masses is facing resistance. 75 % of tribal children lagging behind in education: Survey A recent survey conducted by Indian Council of Social Sciences Research (ICSSR) has revealed that 75 per cent of tribal children in 22 districts of Rajasthan are lagging behind in education and tribal girls are no more enrolling in schools. GIC, Indus University to research on competitiveness studies Gujarat Institute of Competitiveness has partnered with Indus University to establish GIC-Indus Chair of Competitiveness Studies for research in the field. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Found on train, honest steward returns scribe his expensive tablet The unfair mantra of finders keepers was rightfully rejected by a Mumbaikar’s heartwarming act of honesty. Here come handy devices for the disabled Last week, in the centre of a crammed Goregaon office, a skull served as a soft toy. People patted its blue head on the way to their desks and returned its toothy smile. Point failure disrupts WR services for 20 minutes Western Railway suburban services were disrupted for 20 minutes due to a point failure in the Up and Down fast-line corridors near Khar on Saturday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Donations slid during AAP's stint in power Contributions to the Aam Aadmi Party may have jumped after Arvind Kejriwal quit as Delhi CM but data shows that the size and number of contributions to their funds from across the country had started declining after registering a huge surge post government formation in Delhi. AAP shifts focus to Lok Sabha polls Freed of the responsibility to govern Delhi, AAP leaders have shifted their focus to the Lok Sabha elections. AAP to win majority of Delhi votes in assembly, Lok Sabha polls: Survey Opinion among Delhiites on whether AAP did the right thing by quitting the government at this stage is sharply divided, but support for the party has only grown in the last two months. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Summons issued to Jayalalitha's former secretary The special court trying the Rs 66-crore disproportionate assets case involving Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Saturday reissued summons against V Baskaran who was secretary and consultant to the AIADMK supremo in the mid-1990s. Deemed varsities in Karnataka go back on seat deal Fail in parting with seats to govt for CET. Schoolboy thrashed by principal, teachers A class 10 student was allegedly beaten up by his school principal and two teachers in Chintamani, Chikkaballapur district. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		In Seemandhra, cries for a separate Telugu nation Miffed Telugu Desam Party leaders from Seemandhra have a new demand: If we can't have a united Andhra Pradesh, we want our separate country and our separate parliament. Kidnapped 11-month boy traced An 11-month-old boy, Virat, who went missing from Singareni Colony, Saidabad, on Friday, was traced in the same locality when the kidnapper tried to abandon him on Saturday.Police nabbed the culprit. MAA runs into statue trouble The Movie Artistes' Association (MAA) is scouring the city for a place to install the statue of actor Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who lost his battle with cancer last month. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		DMDK begins talks with Congress, seeks appointment with Rajnath Singh DMDK chief Vijayakanth’s meetings with Congress leaders in New Delhi over the past two days has upset the BJP leadership, it is learnt. Girl killed in Tamil Nadu, villagers suspect child sacrifice In a suspected case of child sacrifice, the body of a 10-year-old girl was found hanging from a tree in the premises of a temple in Perumal Koil Karadu in Salem district on Saturday. Blending music, fashion and dance in Madras Christian College's cultural fest, Deepwoods'14 in Chennai Madras Christian College has been hosting its cultural fest, Deepwoods’14 has many surprises in store for the audience. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Non resident Gujarati is king of Indian spices in US While working as a quality controller in Jefferson Electric, Chicago, in the 1960s, Mafat Patel often missed Indian food. Meeting for Gujarat University vice-chancellor's hunt inconclusive The second meeting of the three-member Search committee formed to find a full-time vice chancellor for Gujarat University remained inconclusive, with the committee not able to reach consensus on three names. Senior engineers want to be back in housing board The Gujarat high court has sought a reply from the state government, the urban development department and the housing commissioner over a petition filed by civil engineers. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		55 Bahraich villages face blackout over dues The power corporation has disconnected the connection of 55 villages due to non-payment of bills.As many as 30 such villages are in Nanpara tehsil and 25 in Mihipurwa town. AAP's 'jhadoo chalao yatra' from Saturday AAP's 'jhadoo chalao yatra' Aam Admi Party volunteers on Friday announced a "jhadoo chalao yatra" across Allahabad from Saturday onwards. Sakshi Maharaj bats for Uma Bharati as Jhansi candidate Former MP and senior party leader Sakshi Maharaj visited Jhansi on Friday to feel the political pulse here. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Lover, friends gang rape class XII student Valentine’s Day celebration turned into nightmare for a girl after her boyfriend and three of his friends allegedly gang-raped her at Bhapur here. Dash of glamour in children's festival Ollywood actors Sabyasachi, Archita and Sritam Das left the children star-struck on the concluding day of the two-day children's festival, Rainbow 2014 , here on Saturday. Neem trees to cool down state capital after monsoon With the city recording high temperatures long before summer, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has identified 20 roads in the city for planting neem trees in an attempt to cool down commuters. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Katare demands CBI probe into PEB scam, arrest of ex min Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Katare said, the said meeting took place two days ago and now, special task force (STF) of MP Police probing the scam would be pressurized to go slow. Villagers start fresh protests against Chutka atomic plant Ahead of district administration's third attempt to convene a public hearing for acquisition of land for proposed Chukta atomic power plant in Mandla, fresh protests have erupted on Saturday. MP govt for biometric attendance to curb scams Facing heat over scholarship scam, the state government is learned to have made up its mind to launch web-based biometric attendance of students pursuing professional courses in government-aided private institutions. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab BJP miffed over party chief's comments Rajnath during a recent interview on a TV channel said, "In 1984 when Hindu-Sikh riots took place, at that time BJP played what type of role. Blizzards batter Himachal, block several major highways Heavy snowfall continued in Himachal for the second consecutive day on Saturday with many places even facing blizzards, which brought life to complete standstill in most towns of the state. Farmers' siege turn indefinite, no headway yet The three-day farmers' protest outside Bathinda mini-secretariat turned into an indefinite strike from Saturday as the state government's indifferent attitude has flared up the agitation. More Chandigarh News»

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