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		Tuesday, March 04, 2014
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		India
		TOI debate: A thrilling triumph of hope over experience It’s quite a feat that TOI has pulled off – Congress, BJP and CPM on the same side," said one of the hundreds who had gathered for Converse: The Times of India Debate on Sunday at the Tollygunge Club. Special powers to settle claims in post-Vienna cases Information regarding fresh notifications about more powers to the commission was provided on Monday to the Punjab and Haryana high court by the state government. DMK may contest 35 seats With no progress in DMK’s efforts to rope in DMDK into its fold, the party may end up contesting 35 seats including neighbouring Puducherry. More India News»

		Business
		Manufacturing posts fastest growth The HSBC India Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.5 in February, up from 51.4 in the previous month, signalling robust improvement in business conditions across the sector. 75% Indian aspirants got temporary jobs in '12: Study Only 12% job seekers in India got a permanent recruitment in 2012 while as many as 75% of aspirants were placed in temporary agency jobs and the rest found other services as their livelihood, says a study carried out by Staffing Industry Analysts, the global adviser on contingent work. Deadline to exchange pre-2005 notes extended The RBI on Monday extended the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes to January 1, 2015, from March 31, 2014. More Business News»

		Environment
		Flutter of joy in Delhi park as rare birds back Scientists at Aravali Biodiversity Park have recently documented the diversity of avian species here, soon to be published in a birding journal.The list is long; it also has several species that are rarely seen in Delhi. Free Sunder: Keeping elephant chained is cruel, HC says Member of legislative assembly Vinay Kore donated Sunder to Jyotiba temple in 2007, and the elephant has been kept chained since then. Bombay House gets green gold rating among heritage buildings The 91-year-old Bombay House, the headquarters of the salt-to-software $97 billion Tata group, has become the country's first heritage building to get the prestigious green rating from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). More Environment News»

		World
		US moves to expel Russia from G8 With the eyes of the world trained on it over perceived decline of American power and a weak-kneed response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Barak Obama administration began crafting a raft of punitive measures, including expelling Moscow from the Group of Eight (G-8) nations. Kunming terror case resolved, says China China on Monday announced that it had “resolved” the case of mass murder following a rampage by knife-wielding assailants who killed 33 people and injured another 130 at a railway station in Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province. Congratulations for Gravity comes from space Messages of congratulations aren’t just pouring in from all over the world for the cast and crew of Gravity, but also from outer space. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Madhuri Dixit asked to leave the VIP lounge? Madhuri Dixit is dhak-dhak girl of Bollywood, but recently faced anger by her fan. 'Can you please tell me who are Kushal & Gauahar?' 'Will marry anyone not looking for fair, light eyed, virgin' More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Seaweed that can help bust fat identified Scientists at UK’s Newcastle University have identified certain seaweed of being very effective at preventing absorption of fat opening up new possibilities for making everyday foods healthier. Gene mutation prevents diabetes, American study says A new study based on genetic testing of 150,000 people has found a rare mutation that protects even fat people from getting Type 2 diabetes. New gene linked to Alzheimer's disease identified Each brain cell relies on an internal highway system that transports molecular signals needed for the development, communication, and survival of the cell. More Science News»

		Sports
		What Indian team gained from Asia Cup India may be virtually out of Asia Cup after defeats against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, but they made some gains that should enthuse the team management. Fit-again Saina hungry to make impact Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has got a comfortable draw which would enable her to settle down and prepare for tougher battles ahead in the All England Open. Smith to retire from international cricket Graeme Smith, the international game's longest-serving captain, said he would retire from international cricket after the third Test match against Australia. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft CEO said to shake up staff with Penn appointment Microsoft Corp's newly-appointed chief executive officer Satya Nadella, in an effort to reignite growth, is shuffling management. iGate claims damages from Phaneesh Murthy The iGate vs Phaneesh Murthy battle is getting uglier. iGate has filed a counter-complaint against its former CEO TCS, Wipro spent most on lobbying in US India's top IT companies – TCS and Wipro – shelled out $510,000 (over Rs 3.15 crore) for lobbying in the US last year. More Technology News»

		Education
		Education institutions need law to address violence against women The rape of a 20-year-old student of Amrita University by her college mates more than a week ago has raised questions about the manner in which the university has handled the issue. HC scraps scaling system in RAS exam The court also directed the RPSC to re-conduct the examination with new rules for the additional 105 seats, which were added to the originally announced 1,106 seats after the main examination was over. Bihar: Over 13 lakh students to take matric exam from March 6 Altogether 13,38,919 students in the state would appear at the matriculation examination being conducted by Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) at 1,158 centres from March 6 to March 13. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Central Railway trains stalled for 3 hours after wire snaps Around 20 services were cancelled on the Central Railway’s main line on Monday morning after an overhead equipment (OHE) wire snapped between Byculla and Chinchpokli. 40,000 traffic offenders booked in Mumbai in 7 days On a drive to instil road discipline among motorists, the traffic police initiated a week-long campaign and booked 39,556 offenders till March 2. Stockbroker convicted in 25-yr-old fraud case A special CBI court on Monday convicted stockbroker Ketan Manharlal Parekh on charges of cheating in a 25-year-old case. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Corporation plans push-start for cycling Commuting by cycle could catch on in the city if the South Delhi Municipal Corporation’s ‘cycle share project’ materializes. AIIMS doctors to support protest Resident doctors at AIIMS will observe ‘black badge day’ on Tuesday to support the ongoing strike by doctors in Kanpur and medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh against the alleged high-handedness of city police and administration. Hearing in Bhatkal case on March 15 A trial court is likely to begin hearing a case against IM co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his aide for allegedly setting up an illegal arms factory in Nangloi, by March 15. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Want to party till 1 am? Wait for 15 more days Don’t head out yet to your favourite pub after 11.30pm this weekend. The much-awaited extension of nightlife till 1am during the weekends for outlets supplying liquor may be in place only after a fortnight. Tribals turn to greener pastures beyond woods For all his life, Padmaiah Malekudiya, 65, lived inside Kudremukh National Park.He owned two acres of forest land in Bijjale enclosure, Mala Village, Karkala taluk, Udupi district. Schoolboy dies in wall collapse A class 1 student died when a portion of his school's compound wall collapsed on Monday afternoon.This happened at New Carmel School on Peddapalli Road in Oorgaumpet, Kolar Gold Fields. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hyderabad techies' accident: Lookout notice issued against car owner The horrific car accident that killed two techies on Saturday took a bizarre turn on Monday with the Kukatpally police deciding to issue a lookout circular against the car owner, Soumyajit Basu. 15 escape death after getting stuck in Osmania General Hospital lift for nearly two hours Fifteen people, including a pregnant woman and a surgeon, got stuck in a hospital lift for nearly two hours before a fire brigade team rescued them from their ordeal. Hyderabad Metro rail seeks special status As of now, the CPDCL has been considering the metro rail project under HT-III, in which all railway stations, airports and bus stations are covered. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'Difficult to give flawless property papers' As if land grab bids and ‘double documents’ are not menace enough for property owners/buyers, the state registration department shocked the Madras high court on Monday, saying it is difficult to issue encumbrance certificates without any fault. Jayalalithaa hits campaign trail, seeks a mandate for people's rule at Centre Seeking votes for “people’s rule” at the Centre, chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday launched AIADMK’s campaign for the Lok Sabha elections from this temple town. Man sets wife ablaze in Chennai A drunk man allegedly set his wife ablaze his 26-year-old wife at Kundrathur on the outskirts of Chennai on Sunday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Now fly direct to more international destinations Globetrotting Gujaratis can now bypass Mumbai and fly direct to newer destinations , including Boston, Chicago , Beijing and Far East countries from Ahmedabad. No need to pay full stamp duty on jantri rates: HC In an important judgment, Gujarat high court on Monday held that registration of property cannot be made mandatory on payment of stamp duty according to the jantri rates only. Rajasthani labourers suspected in poaching case The forest department officials feel the involvement of people from Barmer (Rajasthan), along with some locals in the alleged poaching of the nearly five-month-old cub from Chandgadh village in Lilya in Amreli district. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		SP plays minority card, goes all out to woo community Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav, in his "Desh Bachao Desh Banao" rally in Sangam city on Sunday, claimed that only the Samajwadi Party could stop the march of "communal" forces in the state and in the country. Voter ID card must for computerized ration card forms With the department of civil supplies making the voter ID card compulsory for forms to get the computerized ration cards, many card holders are finding it difficult to get the forms submitted. One dead, eight injured as bus turns turtle in Shivala One person died and eight sustained injuries when a private bus carrying them overturned near Shivala on Bamrauli Road in Dhoomanganj on Sunday. The injured persons were admitted at Colvin Hospital. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Arrested kin cry foul Police had named Sradhamani, 60, as the main conspirator behind the attack on Maheswar on February 21.They had also linked the attack to 2012 killing of Singhari. Urban policing in three more cities Keeping an eye on the forthcoming elections, the state government on Sunday decided in-principle to introduce commissionerate of police system in Berhampur, Rourkela and Sambalpur. Jaitley, Mitra to okay pre-poll pact They are likely to discuss with Utkal Bharat party chief Kharavela Swain, Samata Kranti Dal leader Braja Kishore Tripthy and Odisha Jan Morcha leader Pyarimohan Mohapatra."All doors are open. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Debt stricken, 2 women farmers attempt suicide Two women farmers from Madhya Pradesh attempted suicide by consuming poison reportedly after being depressed over damage to their crops by recent rain and hailstorm. Villagers also alleged that both families were under debt. A four-day-long drama fest at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal shades of life through theatre: A four-day-long drama fest based on the work of theatre writer-director Ranjit Kapoor at Bharat Bhavan got an overwhelming response from Bhopalites. Ganga and Yamuna funds touch lake splurge Parallels in spend on cleaning up of Ganga, Yamuna and 10 lakes of Bhopal and their conservation, in many ways, are too striking to ignore. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dal Khalsa blames govt for tarnishing its founder's image Dhami said that the government should delete his name from the list of fugitives.He stressed that Gajinder should have the freedom to choose his residence status while adding that "he has no desire to return to India". Punjab in quandary over Karnataka's exchange offer Punjab government's appeal for transfer of Sikh prisoners languishing in other states has landed it into a catch-22 situation. HC to Punjab: Appoint senior officer to act on land grab reports While issuing directions, a division bench headed by Justice Hemant Gupta also made it clear that both inquiry reports, conducted by Justice Kuldip Singh panel, would be taken on record. More Chandigarh News»

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In Hindu philosophy, destruction is considered to be an intense force that shatters delusions and inadequacies bringing forth constructive change through purification. The most powerful member of the triumvirate, Lord Shiva the Destroyer is observed as a complex godhead whose existence fuses conflicting elements. He is believed to be the core of the centrifugal forces of the cosmos due to his role in death and destruction. He dissolves elements in order to create and hence propels the cycle of birth and death. The most formidable deity of the Hindu pantheon is the ultimate seat of 'Shakti' and cataclysmic power. With multiple incarnations portraying different shades of Lord Shiva, each has cults which are present across India and South East Asia - in Nepal, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and other places.

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 03, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		'TRS open to alliance with Congress' The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) will decide its electoral strategy on Monday at its politburo meeting at a time when its supporters do not want the party to go for an alliance with the Congress. Post poll, Chavan sees role for independents The post-election period will be "unstable" and independent candidates will play an important role, chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said here on Sunday. Pawar keen on regaining lost NCP bastions Union agriculture minister and NCP president Sharad Pawar has fielded some of his ace men for the Lok Sabha polls from the state to regain control of the sugar belt. More India News»

		Business
		iGate claims damages from Phaneesh The iGate vs Phaneesh Murthy battle is getting uglier. iGate has filed a counter-complaint against its former CEO alleging the firm had suffered significant damages from the events following Murthy's failure to disclose his relationship with a subordinate employee, and has claimed compensation. Plan to free up motor third-party rates The insurance regulator has drawn plans to free up pricing of motor third-party (TP) cover from 2015 even as insurance companies have raised objections to the proposed new rates set to come into force from April 2014. Sahara case: Sebi to seek help of foreign regulators The Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to seek the help of overseas regulators in tracking some of the investments made by the Sahara Group. More Business News»

		Environment
		India reports largest number of bird species Bird watchers from all seven continents had last year reported and documented 4,258 species from about 180 bird families. Gibbon 'family' translocated to Arunachal Pradesh The seventh of the 20 gibbon 'families' in Dello village in Arunachal Pradesh have been captured and translocated safely to nearby Mehao Wildlife Sanctuary in Lower Debang Valley district. Russian team being trained in Panna to boost tiger conservation In a bid to boost tiger conservation efforts globally, International Fund for Animal Welfare-Wildlife Trust of India (IFAW-WTI) in collaboration with the Global Tiger Forum (GTF) has hosted a two-member team of Russian forest officers in India under the 'Tiger Watch Programme' that kicked off on February 24. More Environment News»

		World
		Militant attacks in Nigeria, 90 die Twin car bombs at a bustling city marketplace blasted buildings to rubble and tore apart bodies the same night an attack on a farming village razed every thatched-roof hut. Osama's son-in-law goes to trial today Amid unusually tight security, Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law goes to trial today on charges that he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida’s mouthpiece after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Beijing blames Uighur terrorists for knife rampage China has blamed Muslim Uighur separatists from Xinjiang region for the knife attack that killed 33 people and left over 130 injured at a railway station in the southwestern Chinese city of Kunming late on Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Rani-Nargis: Who will be the more popular Chopra bahu? Rani Mukerji and Nargis Fakhri have the Chopra brothers, Aditya and Uday in common Bollywood copies foreign videos The fact that Bollywood gets ‘inspired’ by its international counterparts — Hollywood, European cinema and the Korean film industry — for its plots and music isn’t new Weird and shocking facts about the Oscars! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Answer to mystery of 'ET' might be at hand: Narlikar Noted astrophysicist Dr Jayant Narlikar has said that the world might be closer to finding answer to the question as to whether the living organisms are found elsewhere in the universe. Maths: Latest weapon in fight against poachers Scientists have developed a new low-cost way to save rare animals and plants from poachers — by using maths. Meteorite on Earth another proof of water on Mars: Nasa scientists After finding clinching evidence of the presence of water on Mars last month, Nasa scientists have now unearthed a Martian meteorite in the Yamato glacier in Antarctica that features curved micro-tunnels consistent with moving water. More Science News»

		Sports
		Hafeez, Afridi fashion Pakistan victory Shahid Afridi displayed a stupendous show in the end to script a dramatic victory for Pakistan against India and virtually knock them out of the Asia Cup. Winning solves everything, says Federer Roger Federer's 78th tour-level title, which came at the Dubai ATP 500 Series event on Saturday, took him to the third position in the in the all-time title leaders list. Was under pressure to perform: Afridi With Pakistan needing 10 runs off the last four balls, Afridi slammed R Ashwin for two consecutive sixes to take the team home with two balls to spare. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Nokia X hacked to run Google Play Store The Nokia X has been hacked to run the Google Play Store and key Google services. Security flaw in Android Jelly Bean, KitKat: CERT-In According to CERT-IN, Android 4.3 and 4.4 could allow an attacker to bypass an active VPN. What it's like working for Apple CEO Tim Cook Some new details on Apple CEO Tim Cook have emerged thanks to a forthcoming book on Apple in the post Steve Jobs era. More Technology News»

		Education
		Admissions online The Indira Gandhi Delhi Technological University for Women (IGDTUW) is beginning its admission process from March 15. Apart from applying for the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, students — both male and female, can, for the first time apply for admission to PhD programmes. The world's a stage With the stiff competition in the acting industry, a Masters degree in drama can help one understand the required theory while gaining practical exposure in acting to make the cut in the film or theatre industry. Humanitarian law National Law University, Delhi (NLUD) in collaboration with International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Regional Delegation, is conducting a programme from March 3-5 at NLU Delhi. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Build smaller bridges if not Pedder Road flyover' Unplanned construction and growth have left no part of Mumbai unscathed, not even the seat of the old money. Traffic strains home turf of the affluent In the fifties and sixties, and even until the eighties, the privileged residents of Cumballa Hill and Walkeshwar enjoyed their plush sea-facing homes that gave a bird’s eye view of the city in unmatched quietude. Depositors to get up to maximum of Rs 1 lakh if bank goes bust: HC The Bombay high court has upheld the validity of the Rs1lakh rule that states that if a bank goes bust, its depositors will get up to a maximum of Rs 1 lakh from the banking insurance system. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Millennia-old itra tradition hit by gutka ban A 5,000-year-old tradition is suffering a setback as sale of itra or attar, the nonalcoholic fragrance extracted from plant parts, has gone downhill, interestingly, due to a ban on tobacco products. AAP reversed development work of Sheila Dikshit government: Cong Congress on Sunday accused AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal of betraying people by reversing all developmental works initiated by the Sheila Dikshit government and running away to escape “public wrath”. Big areas to get more Metro stations To provide its commuters with better connectivity, Delhi Metro will set up more than one station in large residential and commercial areas of the city under its Phase III expansion plan. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Gokarna chariot wheel develops cracks, authorities stop festival A major mishap was averted in Gokarna on Sunday when the wheel of the Rath( temple car) belonging to the historic Mahabaleshwara temple developed cracks when it was being pulled by the devotees. Lead kindly street light! In the 1980s and 90s, the two-lane stretch between Kumble Circle and BRV junction used to be one of the brightest spots of a then thriving part of the Central Business District. Sriramulu all set to rejoin BJP Decks have been cleared for BSR Congress chief B Sriramulu's re-entry to the BJP. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Poor response to 'Property Tax Parishkaram' GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar, in an official release, said as many as 634 grievances were received at property tax Parishkaram (PTP) programme-phase II at the18 GHMC circles. Robbers steal 5 tolas of gold from farmer's house Six members of a farmer's family were injured after an attack by three robbers who stole five tolas of gold from their house at Fatehpur in Shankarpally on Sunday. Godavari water project runs into loan hurdle The Water Board suffered a major setback with the resignation of chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, who was also chairman of the Board."Now we are facing a big challenge to complete and commission the Godavari project. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Taking baby steps away from a life of crime The young boy walks down the narrow lane that winds its way through a slum. 4 killed as mini truck rams van Four people were killed and 13 others injured when a mini truck rammed into a stationary van and crashed into a hut at Kattankulathur near Chennai on Sunday. In bid to save cellphone, woman falls to death in Chennai A 43-year-old woman, who tried to prevent her cellphone from dropping to the ground, lost her balance and died after falling off the terrace of a four-storey apartment complex at Valasaravakkam. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Desai is 1st Gujarati to be AIU president H M Desai, vice-chancellor of Dharamsinh Desai University in Nadiad, has been elected as the president of the Association of Indian University (AIU). Two women duped of 55K in Satellite Two women were conned by a man who posed as a representative of Reserve Bank of India to get their bank account details. NSUI sweeps GU senate polls, wins 6 out of 8 seats Gujarat University is one battleground where the saffron brigade simply cannot seem to trounce its opponents. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dacoits hold house inmates captive, loot booty worth Rs 6 lakh Armed dacoits, dressed in police uniform, raided a house in Tejwapur village on Friday night.They beat up the women with sticks and locked the entire family in a room. Allahabad University students to get insurance cover from next session Parents of Allahabad University students can breathe easy.The university has proposed an insurance cover to every student from the next academic session. 128 centres made for UP Board exams In order to ensure that UP Board examinations are conducted in a fair and successful manner, the administration has divided 128 examination centers of the district into five zones and 16 sectors. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		BJD, Congress workers from Begunia join BJP Around 200 workers from BJD and Congress in Begunia assembly segment joined BJP on Saturday. Ravenshaw agitation over festival venue Tension prevailed at Ravenshaw University here on Saturday after authorities declined playground to students to host an inter-college cultural festival. Ulaka's son quits Congress In a blow to Congress in Rayagada district, president of youth Congress, Rayagada assembly segment, Sibasankar Ulaka on Saturday announced his decision to quit the grand old party. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Joshi couple gave a tough time to Lokayukta Best was Arvind Joshi's explanation to SPE on seizure of liquor bottles from his house and its inclusion in the inventory of alleged disproportionate assets. 'Not responsible for what my hubby did' "Being a public servant, I am not only a separate person, but also a separate legal identity. And in respect of the I-T Act, I have the status of an independent income tax assessee. Forest department sets world record in tree plantation Madhya Pradesh forest department has made it to Guinness Book of World Record for planting 17 lakh saplings in 10 hours flat. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Filling travel purpose in vouchers must for Punjab cops Sources said that although the column of purpose of visit used to be there in vouchers earlier too, the personnel would deliberately either leave it unfilled or only mention "official duty" as the purpose of visit. Medico legal group slams poor facilities at Patiala college MLAG convener Neeraj Nagpal stated that this was a big blow to aspirations of thousands of MBBS doctors of Punjab who are waiting to complete their post-graduation. 'Accountability procession' to question Akal Takht jathedar on March 5 Gurbax Singh Khalsa had earlier said that it was Akal Takht jathedar's responsibility to get the detainees released. More Chandigarh News»

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