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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 20, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Nirbhaya ad gives sleepless nights to NRI woman While boarding a Kochi-Bahrain flight three months ago, Daisy Sunny, a widow and mother of two from Kerala’s Thoppumpadi, was clueless about unexpected ‘fame’ awaiting her. Money-spinner ATM gives bank a run for money State Bank of India officials went into a tizzy after one of its ATMs in Madhya Pradesh’s Manasa town began spewing extra cash, nearly double the amount keyed in by customers. As the word spread, crowds thronged the machine to collect their booty. One toll tag for Delhi-Mumbai national highway from August Indian Highways Management Company Ltd, a company promoted by NHAI, has appointed ICICI Bank to set up the central clearing house that will collect toll charges through electronic mode and distribute the funds to developers. More India News»

		Business
		Sensex jumps 89 pts to one-month high The benchmark sensex climbed about 89 points to nearly one-month closing high of 20,722.97 on Wednesday, driven by smart gains in bluechip pharma and IT stocks. Gold extends losses on sustained selling, global cues Gold fell by Rs 125 to Rs 31,225 per ten grams here today on sustained selling by stockists in line with a weakening global trend. Economic crime rising globally, PwC survey says Economic crime against businesses and other organizations continues to rise around the world. More Business News»

		Environment
		Flamingos hunted for meat in Navi Mumbai's mudflats Broken beaks, feathers and bones have been found on the outskirts of Phunde village in Uran taluka, about 25km from Vashi, raising fears of poaching of flamingos which migrate to the nearby mudflats every winter. No timeline set for sorting out issues on Western Ghat report Environment minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday refused to give any timeline on the settlement of issues regarding the implementation of an expert committee report on Western Ghats. Tough winter creates menace: Ice from high-rises City dwellers battling one of the most brutal winters on record have been dealing with something far more dangerous than snow falling from the sky: ice tumbling from skyscrapers. More Environment News»

		World
		US visa ban for 20 Ukraine officials The United States has imposed visa bans on about 20 senior Ukrainian officials accused of backing the deadly repression of protesters in Kiev, a US diplomat said Wednesday. 'Noisy House scenes upset UK voters' Three of Britain's leading politicians — the deputy prime minister, speaker of the House and leader of the opposition — have called for urgent reforms to Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs), the most-watched event in the parliamentary week. 101-year-old man to contest US Congressional polls Better late than never! A 101-year-old man in the US has launched a bid to enter the House of Representatives and contest the Congressional polls. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan says NO to Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone might be Bollywood's reigning queen at the moment but she still has to wait to do a film opposite Bollywood biggie Salman Khan. Actors who can replace Hrithik Roshan in 'Shuddhi' When Salman did not approve of Jacqueline Fernandez Salman Khan is also a perfectionist of sorts, especially when it comes to style. The superstar is particular not only about his appearance but also takes a keen interest in the look of his co-stars. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		US navy to unleash Star Wars-type laser gun this year Some of the US navy’s futuristic weapons sound like something out of ‘Star Wars’, with lasers meant to shoot down drones and electric guns that fire projectiles at hypersonic speeds. That future is now. Have an abusive boyfriend? This app may help Here’s a tool that could help avoid dating violence or abusive relationships. Scientists have developed a smartphone app that warns young women of a dangerous partner by helping them examine their relationships and potential behavioural red flags. Computer solves 80-year-old puzzle, but who'll check? A puzzle that has confounded mathematicians for almost a century is closer than ever to being solved, it has emerged. But there’s one slight problem. More Science News»

		Sports
		Is India keen on discovering new talent? The mettle of the Indian 'bench strength' is not being tested enough on foreign tours, with the tried and tested lot being persisted with, despite failing at times. Holders Bayern beat 10-man Arsenal 2-0 Goals by Toni Kroos and Thomas Mueller gave Champions League holders Bayern Munich a 2-0 win over 10-man Arsenal in their last 16, first-leg match. Fedex can win another major title: Pete Roger Federer could play for another 4 years and add to his tally of 17 Grand Slam titles, according to ex-No. 1 and 14-time Grand Slam champ Pete Sampras. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple looking at cars, medical devices for growth: Report Apple is looking at cars and medical devices to diversify its sources of revenue as growth from iPhones and iPads slow, according to a San Francisco Chronicle report. Google's advice to Glass users: Don't be 'Glassholes' Google gave early adopters of its internet-connected eyewear a bit of advice: don't be "Glassholes." Lenovo: Flipkart, Amazon not our authorised resellers Lenovo has issued an advisory cautioning consumers when buying its products from e-commerce companies like Snapdeal, Flipkart & Amazon More Technology News»

		Education
		Now in CBSE: Law, theatre studies Come 2014-15 and your child could pick theatre, legal studies or gender studies as an elective, in a departure from run-of-the-mill courses. 14 new IIITs to be established, Shashi Tharoor says The government has approved the establishment of 14 new Indian Institutes of Information Technology (IIIT), Parliament was told on Wednesday. Mica's platform to budding entrepreneurs Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad's (Mica) comcubator recently organized the 'eChai Marketing Challenge 2014' at its campus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Principals worry kids may misuse protection Act School principals admit that proper implementation of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is the need of the hour, but they are also worried that it may be misused to target schools. 24 apply for controller of exams' post The Mumbai University has received around 24 applications from candidates for the controversial post of controller of examinations. Interest on loan for stocks not tax-deductible Tax laws provide that expenditure incurred in relation to exempt income will not be allowed as a deduction in the hands of the tax payer. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Viru bats for education, responds to a child's distress call with scholarship For poverty-stricken but a bright 12-year-old Rishab, this would surely be the best gift of his life: free school education. And the gift has come from none other than celebrated cricketer Virender Sehwag, who offered free education to the child in his Sehwag International School (SIS), a multi-activity campus in Jhajjar, south of upscale Gurgaon in Haryana. Delhi interim budget awaits clearance in Parliament With the current Parliament session heading for an end in 48 hours, officials are busy trying to save Delhi from a financial crisis in the absence of a budgetary provision for the city beginning April 1. DU college flouting mining ban? The ban on mining of the Aravalis is being openly flouted on the premises of an academic institution in southwest Delhi, sources have said. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Muniyappa, 108, undergoes successful angioplasty At 108, Muniyappa G from Karnataka's Kolar district, has undergone a successful angioplasty at St John's Medical College Hospital in Bangalore. He is back on his feet now. Only Karnataka has poor voter sex ratio in south India Three southern states have women voters more or less equal to their male counterparts for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections. While Kerala has more women voters, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have almost same of number of voters of both sexes. Prices of Kempe Gowda Layout sites hit the roof The dream of owning a Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) site may remain a mirage for many. Reason: the BDA has increased prices by 200-600% in the proposed Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda Layout. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC seeks reasons for not holding polls in 5 Bheemili panchayats Justice Ramesh Ranganathan of the AP High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to explain why elections are not being held in five gram panchyats in Bheemunipatnam mandal of Vishakhapatnam district though their merger with GVMC was set aside. Parents force minor girl to marry 6 times in 2 years In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl approached Rein Bazaar police alleging that she was forcibly married off six times in the past two years to various men by her money-hungry parents. Telangana bill may get caught in legal tangle The Andhra Pradesh State Reorganization Bill is likely to get entangled in a legal quagmire with many constitutional experts averring that the legislation would be invalid without going for constitutional amendments. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Vacant land to be identified, turned into parking lots To put an end to parking woes and ensure free flow of traffic on main roads, the Chennai Corporation has announced plans to create more parking space in its annual budget. 31% of last year's funds untouched The Chennai Corporation on Wednesday presented a budget of 4,200 crore for the 2014-15 financial year without any mention of increased tax collection. Further, close to 31% of the amount allocated to various departments in the civic body's last budget remains unspent. Private partners to boost education quality in govt schools In a bid to increase enrolment in government schools, the corporation has come up with a slew of sops and initiatives. Apart from free notebooks to attract students, it has decided to improve quality by going in for public-private partnerships (PPP) in select schools. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat International Finance Tec-city finds takers, 5 to set up shop After a long wait, Gujarat International Finance Tec-city (GIFT) finally took the first significant step towards becoming a financial hub. One more Congress MLA joins BJP Former state minister and sitting Congress MLA from Somnath assembly seat Jasa Barad has joined BJP.He is the second sitting Congress MLA to have joined BJP within the last fortnight. Narendra Modi slams finance minister P Chidambaram for taxing his speeches The Central Excise Department had demanded payment of service tax by BJP on tickets for entry to Modi's rallies.However, that notice was dropped once the news came in media on Tuesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Murder triggers violence in Pratapgarh Angry locals fought a pitched battle with police near Bhupiamau crossing in Pratapgarh on Wednesday over the murder of a history-sheeter. Litterateurs pay tributes to author Amar Kant The mortal remains of noted Hindi litterateur and Jnanpeeth Award winner Amar Kant was consigned to flames at Shankarghat on Tuesday. Drive to check passengers without tickets conducted To curb the practices of traveling without tickets and irregular tickets, Allahabad division of North Central Railway is launching drives in various trains and stations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD may go solo in coming polls The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday indicated it would fight the forthcoming assembly elections without forming an alliance with any political party. Unguarded ATMs face closure Taking umbrage at non-compliance with its recommendation for deploying security guards at ATM kiosks here, commissioner of police R P Sharma on Tuesday shot off a second reminder to the head offices of different banks. Major reshuffle in IPS cadre Ahead of assembly and Lok Sabha elections, the state government effected a major reshuffle in SP-rank officers on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		A neon-themed party for couples on Valentine's Day at a city pub in Bhopal Bhopal’s lovebirds marked Valentine’s Day with lots of fun at a neon-themed party held at a city pub. Mobile phones banned in MP board exams MP board of secondary education has banned students from carrying mobile phones to exam halls for its high school and higher secondary examinations. STF seizes mark-sheets, starts probe Special task force (STF) on Tuesday initiated investigations into irregularities in RTO constable recruitment test held in August 2012. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Helicopter politics' rages in tribal Lahaul-Spiti Politics over the number and frequency of emergency helicopter sorties to snow-bound Lahaul-Spiti district is heating up in the cold mountains with BJP and Congress leaders engaging in a war of words. Haryana hikes financial aid to gallantry award winners Haryana government on Wednesday announced a steep hike in award money to recipients of gallantry and other award winning members of armed forces from the state. CM highlights importance of road improvement Stating that roads are lifeline of Himachal Pradesh which not only provide connectivity but also help in economic development of the state, chief minister Virbhadra Singh, on Wednesday, informed the state assembly about government's decision to hire consultants for preparing detailed project reports (DPRs) on roads. More Chandigarh News»

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Goddess Dhumavati: The Smokey One

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Our good friend Ram Prasad Das has attained the abode of Lord Krishna

We have received the following update from one of the devotees in Los Angeles:

"Tonight just before 10 PM a great soul and dear friend, Rama Prasada Das, left our presence in the middle of a kirtan with as many people as could fit in his home. It was the end of a painful struggle that started just over two months ago when he found out he had cancer. Since then his home has been flooded with love and friends coming from all parts of the world. Present there were, Brighupati Das and his wife Chandravali, Anadi Das, Gaurangi Silvers, Yuvati Dasi, my wife Isanah Devi Dasi, Kartika, Caitanya Mitchell, Doug, Scott, and Neil and Martin. The last two have been with him 24/7, Neil for over 2 months and Martin for over two weeks. Martin, who has travelled the world in the merchant marines and other occupations, said that these last two week were the most amazing and learning times of his life. The kirtan continued for a while after he passed then Brighupati read the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad gita."

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Goddess Dhumavati: The Smokey One

While most of the Mahavidyas are beautiful and alluring, Dhumavati is the only one who is not good looking. She is widowed and is set in a cemetery. She is covered with smoke too. There are many legends and stories that are attributed to her. One popular legend revolves around Goddess Sati's hunger pangs. She was so hungry that she asked Lord Shiva to get her something to eat. But he refused, as he is not a householder. She had to repeat the request but it went unheeded. She was so famished that she devoured Him! Once she had swallowed her husband, He was upset. He requested her to let him out. She did with lot of hesitancy.

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February 18, 2014 The Economic Times is proud to present The Economic Times Young Leaders 2014, the third edition of India's largest and definitive platform for young managers to fast-track their careers. What's in it for you? If you are between 26 and 32 years (not a day older than 32 as of 25 February 2014), this is your opportunity to feature in the ranking of India's Young Leaders. The program is designed to offer you four levels of gratification: - Self-discovery of your own leadership strengths (and limitations) on globally-validated and industry-endorsed standards; - Meeting and exclusive interactions with some of India's blue-chip CEOs - Featured in the coveted Economic Times Young Leaders ranking, thus gaining recognition as one of India's top talents; and - Networking with the country's best young managerial talent What do you have to do to compete? - Phase 1: A 20-minute Online Assessment - Phase 2: A rigorous online assessment of your verbal, personality and analytical skills - Phase 3: Group-Tasks to test your leadership skills in group scenarios - Phase 4: One-on-One interviews with the industry's top CEOs If you would like to outshine your peers, start by visiting www.etyoungleaders.com We invite you take part in the conversations and engage with the ET Young Leaders community on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/youngleaderset and Twitter https://twitter.com/youngleaderset Please remember that we close entries on 25 February 2014. Wishing you the best! The Economic Times

Your News Digest from Times of India

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 19, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Trinity fellow clears air over Rahul's academic credentials A UK-based academician has sought to dispel speculation over Rahul Gandhi's credentials as a Cambridge graduate, saying he had a hand in the Congress vice-president's admission to the prestigious university. Why fruit juice isn't better than cola How many times have you settled for a packaged fruit drink instead of a fizzy cola for health reasons? Turns out that the fruit drink contains the same amounts of sugar and calories as the cola. Gold smuggling in India likely to rise if curbs stay: WGC Gold demand in India is expected to be robust in 2014 and likely to encourage an increase in smuggling if curbs on bullion imports remain, the World Gold Council (WGC) said. More India News»

		Business
		China pips India in gold consumption China has overtaken India as the world's largest gold consumer, according to a World Gold Council report released on Tuesday. Buy your first home by March 31 Those planning to buy their first house should rush and complete the formalities by March 31 to avail of the additional tax benefit against the interest paid on a home loan. Quadricycles to ply from October 1 A new category of four-wheelers - quadricycle - will be allowed to ply in cities across the country from October 1, largely replacing the auto-rickshaws. More Business News»

		Environment
		Mahashtra govt to implement river conservation scheme In view of growing urbanisation and industrialisation, Maharashtra government will implement a river conservation scheme, under which sewage water will be treated for reuse in industry and agriculture. Dolphins 'suffering miscarriage, lung disease, after BP oil spill' Scientists admitted that their study cannot prove that the dolphin's health problems were caused by the Deepwater spill because there were no studies of dolphin health prior to it. Calf refuses to leave sick jumbo Rupesh Khan The injured villager Gunamoy Kundu (50) has been admitted to Bankura Sammilani Medical College and Hospital. More Environment News»

		World
		Snowden elected rector of UK varsity Edward Snowden, the former US National Security Agency analyst who revealed US surveillance of phone and Internet communications, was elected rector of Glasgow University in Scotland today. Venezuela opposition leader jailed over protests Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez emerged from days of hiding and surrendered to police before thousands of supporters Tuesday, saying he hopes his arrest awakens Venezuela to the corruption and economic disaster caused by 15 years of socialist rule. China to expand abandoned baby hatch scheme Chinese government is desperately dealing with the rising trend of parents abandoning unwanted babies, mostly disabled, by placing specially designed baby hatches in the villages. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Became men when we shared space with Priyanka' Priyanka Chopra, who played Nandita — a Calcutta-based cabaret dancer from the 80’s — in 'Gunday', has been applauded for her finely-nuanced performance in the film Deepika's present lover bonds with her ex-lover The special screening of ‘Gunday’ saw who’s who of Bollywood in their designer best. However, what drew maximum attention was the bonding between actors Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. IN PICS: Celebs who should NOT be invited together We overheard an interesting conversation between two Bollywood wives, who were having lunch at a suburban restaurant More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Stem cell banking from teeth gains acceptance People with poor health history or those suffering from genetic diseases are going to the dentists in greater numbers for stem cell banking from teeth. Why Einstein changed his view on universe Scientists have found out why physicist Albert Einstein, who for long believed that the universe was static, changed his mind and accepted the modern cosmological view that the cosmos is expanding. Nasa satellite data raises hope of reviving Aral Sea All is not lost for the fast-disappearing Aral Sea, a saline lake in central Asia. More Science News»

		Sports
		NZ series gone, skipper Dhoni still 'cool' Captain MS Dhoni refused to accept that it had been a disastrous tour, merely accepting that the (loss in the) ODIs were disappointing only "to some extent." Barca edge towards last eight after win A Lionel Messi penalty and a late goal by Dani Alves gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over Manchester City in their Champions League Last 16 first leg clash at Etihad. Kiwi nightmare ends with missed chance Virat Kohli hit his sixth ton as India drew the second Test against New Zealand on the fifth day at the Basin Reserve in Wellington to lose the two-Test series 0-1. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung, LG may set up chip making units in India Samsung and LG are considering setting up units to manufacture chips in India, following government's clearance to build two such units. Aakash 4 tablet computer to be priced at Rs 3,999 Kapil Sibal said low-cost tablet PC Aakash 4 will be available in the market in around one and a half months for Rs 3,999. ​Google to put new Android versions in all upcoming phones Google will stop approving manufacturers’ requests for its mobile services for older Android versions 9 months after a new iteration debuts. More Technology News»

		Education
		Mukesh Ambani quits, Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to head IIM-Bangalore board In a first for the premier Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), a woman will head the board of governors at IIM-Bangalore. Rajasthan govt introduces optional board exam for Class VIII The Vasundhara Raje government on Tuesday announced the formation of an education board for Class VIII, also introducing the option of exams for Class VIII students in government schools. Govt launches Rs 600cr scheme for educating adult Muslims Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, the government on Tuesday launched a new programme for educating adult Muslims, targeting over one crore of them. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		CM will move to new sixth floor office this week The chief minister's office has begun shifting from the first floor of Mantralaya to the refurbished sixth floor. 'Cheap flats meant only for government staff' Developer Hiranandani Constructions on Tuesday said people are being lured by “miscreants” for securing allotment of concessional flats in its project at Powai. Sewage responsible for 70% of river pollution A government survey reveals that the sewage from cities, villages and towns is polluting the state’s rivers in a much bigger way than industrial wastes. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Afghan held with cocaine worth Rs 20cr An Afghan national, ferrying drugs for an international cartel, was arrested with 4kg cocaine worth Rs 20 crore in the international market. CBI reluctant to take up Nido Tania death case The CBI can refuse investigations referred to it by central or state governments, but it is bound to investigate those cases which have been given to it by courts. Delhi high court to hear discoms before RWAs, NGOs The Delhi high court on Tuesday said it would first decide the plea seeking an audit of accounts of Delhi's three private discoms by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India before dealing with other matters on the subject. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Hit the waves on surfboard Karnataka could get its own version of Santa Barbara, if the tourism department's initiative gets off the board. It's hit on surfing to draw the crowds, both Indian and foreign, to its beaches. Little Mariam moves limbs, is out of ICU It was a yawn that sparked hope. Mariam Kouser, 3, followed it by opening her eyes on Sunday, making her parents and grandparents, who were waiting by her hospital bed for two months, break into tears of relief. Tumkur socialite's death was murder Charred remains of the socialite wife of a high-profile businessman in Tumkur did little to raise police curiosity in early 2011. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sonia-bashing to be poll plank for TDP, YSRCP If there is one major poll issue that will dominate the general elections in Seemandhra region, it will be “Italian Sonia”. AP Inc breathes easy after passage of T Bill Andhra Pradesh Inc finally heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday as curtains finally fell on the four-year separate statehood drama with the passage of the Telangana bill clearing the clouds of ‘uncertainty’ over businesses, especially in Hyderabad. No toll fee to be levied on inter-state vehicles for now With Telugu-speaking people set to get two states, transport services between the two entities will not be affected at least for the next few years. Also, motorists will not have to pay inter-state fee for now. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Relatives thank CJI, Jaya for support When the bus carrying Arputhammal entered the Koyambedu terminus at 10.35am on Tuesday, news of her son’s death sentence being commuted to life was out. A daughter waits to be reunited She was born in prison and raised in a special cell for women in Vellore jail for nearly two years. On first birthday, Amma canteens to serve sweet pongal free There will be a ‘sweet’ surprise for all those visiting Amma canteens in the city for breakfast on Wednesday — a complimentary plate of ‘chakkkara pongal’ to mark the first birthday of the hugely popular eateries. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Childless get nest on hope's fertile ground Currently, the commissioning couple stays in a hotel while the surrogate mother is given lodging and boarding at the Surrogate House and later admitted in the hospital. Newborns are admitted in the pediatrics hospital. Ahmedabad traffic cops are now armed Men in whites will no longer be mere pushovers for errant drivers! Besides preventing traffic offences, traffic cops may act as a deterrent against serious crimes taking place on city streets. Police agencies put 70 through narco in 2013 The queue of police agencies seeking narco analysis of crime accused is getting longer by the day at Directorate of Forensic Science in Gandhinagar. In 2013, police teams from across the country put 70 accused through narco analysis. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Litterateurs pay tributes to author Amar Kant The mortal remains of noted Hindi litterateur and Jnanpeeth Award winner Amar Kant was consigned to flames at Shankarghat on Tuesday. Drive to check passengers without tickets conducted To curb the practices of traveling without tickets and irregular tickets, Allahabad division of North Central Railway is launching drives in various trains and stations. Eat boiled vegetables for max benefit: Experts Indian housewives have been practicing it since time immemorial and modern chefs consider it the art of healthy eating and living. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD may go solo in coming polls The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday indicated it would fight the forthcoming assembly elections without forming an alliance with any political party. Unguarded ATMs face closure Taking umbrage at non-compliance with its recommendation for deploying security guards at ATM kiosks here, commissioner of police R P Sharma on Tuesday shot off a second reminder to the head offices of different banks. Major reshuffle in IPS cadre Ahead of assembly and Lok Sabha elections, the state government effected a major reshuffle in SP-rank officers on Tuesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Mobile phones banned in MP board exams MP board of secondary education has banned students from carrying mobile phones to exam halls for its high school and higher secondary examinations. STF seizes mark-sheets, starts probe Special task force (STF) on Tuesday initiated investigations into irregularities in RTO constable recruitment test held in August 2012. BJP aims to reclaim Malwa region via Narmada-Kshipra link Two months before Lok Sabha elections, the Shivraj Singh Chouhan's BJP government in Madhya Pradesh touched the sentimental nerve of Malwa region people by completing the first phase of its ambitious pilot Narmada-Kshipra river linking project and holding a cabinet meeting on Tuesday at Ujjaini - the village where the two rivers are linked. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Central Excise asks BJP to pay service tax on Modi rallies Ahead of elections, the confrontation between the Congress and the BJP is now set to take an ugly turn with the Centre deciding to slap service tax on rallies being addressed by BJP PM pick Narendra Modi. Chandigarh youth flaunt their vocal talent on virtual stage The city youth are now going for a virtual platform to showcase their talent. Girl hit in school, becomes partially blind Panchkula deputy commissioner S S Phulia has ordered a probe to ascertain how a 10-year-old girl lost sight in one of her eyes after an alleged assault at her school. More Chandigarh News»

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