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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, March 09, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Left flounders after Jaya jilt hree days after the Left walked out of an alliance with AIADMK, they are yet to decide their course of action. On Saturday, CPI and CPM leaders went into yet another huddle. Maharani Raje's roadside cuppa sets off charcha Laxmi Narain Sahu sells tea at Chaura Rasta and wouldn't have made it to the papers. But one special morning in his otherwise humdrum life took his name to the headlines. Banker Meera Sanyal, activist Medha Patkar share development vision They may seem a study in contrast, but the two women who hugged each other at a political rally on International Women's Day may have a tad more in common than meets the eye. More India News»

		Business
		ICICI eyes rural women borrowers ICICI Bank plans to use its loans to women self-help groups (SHG) as a base for developing a profitable rural lending business. 70,000 firms running without RBI licence? There are 12,157 companies registered with RBI as NBFCs all over India, of which 5,800 are in Kolkata. But it seems this is just the tip of the iceberg. Gulf airlines defend female cabin crew policies Qatar Airways and Emirates Airline have defended their policies on pregnancy and marriage for cabin crew after the Qatar carrier came under fire over its working conditions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bombay HC forms panel to check pollution in Godavari for Kumbh fair The Bombay high court has formed a committee headed by a divisional commissioner to monitor works of authorities concerned who are responsible to check pollution of Godavari river in the pilgrim town of Nashik, which is to host Kumbh festival in July-September next year. Lydia the great white shark on course for Britain Scientists are tracking Lydia's movements as she swims above the mid-Atlantic ridge, the ocean's halfway point. 100 cameras to track tiger movement in UP forests Nearly 100 cameras will soon track the movement of tigers in the forest range adjoining the UP-Uttarakhand border. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama calls allies over Ukraine crisis President Barack Obama and key European allies expressed "grave concern" Saturday over Russia's actions in Ukraine as Washington warned further military escalation could jeopardize chances of brokering a diplomatic solution to the crisis. Libya threatens to bomb North Korean tanker Libya threatened on Saturday to bomb a North Korean-flagged tanker if it tried to ship oil from a rebel-controlled port, in a major escalation of a standoff over the country's petroleum wealth. Rebels execute 10 people in Syria A radical rebel group executed about 10 civilians in Syria's southern province of Daraa, the media reported Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonakshi modelled her boxing avatar in 'Holiday' on Laila Ali Sonakshi Sinha has been shown undertaking boxing lessons in Vipul Shah’s Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, in which she plays Akshay Kumar’s love interest. We hear Sona has modelled her look in the ring on world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali’s daughter Laila Ali, who is also a world-renowned boxer. "I am madly in love with Karan too but we are not together right now" Lisa, 28, is impulsive, emotional and adaptable. She is a concoction of many opposites. While she is crazy at times and wants to have a good time, she is also spiritual. She is an extrovert outside, but values her space at home. Shakti Kapoor to debut in Gujarati film In yet another case of rise of debuts in Gujarati films, actor Shakti Kapoor, according to sources, is making his Gujarati debut in a movie titled Padkar…The Challenge. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Push button for orgasm Scientists have devised a machine that can help women achieve “emphatic” orgasms at the push of a button. LSD can help ease fear of death Scientists have carried out the first controlled medical experiment in 40 years with the hallucinogenic drug LSD which they used as part of a psychotherapy course to treat severe depression in terminally ill cancer patients. Amateur Sicilian scientists launch 'pastry' into space Sicilian amateur scientists have launched a model cannolo, a cream-stuffed pastry roll symbolic of the Italian island, into the stratosphere, capturing bizarre images of the dessert flying far above the earth. More Science News»

		Sports
		Can domestic players turn Delhi around? Players like Chand, Chipli, Gautham, Juneja, Ojha, Negi and Kaul all failed miserably in IPL 6. For IPL 7, the team decided to start with a clean slate. Age no barrier for Eto'o as Chelsea win Samuel Eto'o set Chelsea on their way to a ruthless 4-0 victory over 10-man Tottenham that moved Jose Mourinho's side seven points clear at the top of EPL. Sri Lanka beat Pakistan to win Asia Cup Lahiru Thirimanne's magnificent century and Mahela Jayawardene's superb 75 powered Sri Lanka to a five-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Camera review: Fujifilm X-E2 X-E2 is an update to Fujifilm X-E1, a camera that was launched in 2012. Just like its predecessor, it uses magnesium and plastic body. Samsung launches free music streaming app, Milk Music Samsung is unveiling a new free music service for its phones. Wipro to offer free Wi-Fi to staff in company buses Wipro is in talks with Sistema Shyam Teleservices (SSTL) to implement a Wi-Fi-based data connectivity solution in company buses. More Technology News»

		Education
		Afghanistan turns to MS University to improve education For the first time, education officers of Afghanistan are undergoing training and study programme outside their own country. Indian higher education faces many challenges, UPSC chief Indian higher education has many challenges of expansion, excellence, equity, empowerment and evolution, Union Public Service Commission Chairman Dr D P Agrawal said today. Mass copying in college during CSJMU exam The flying squad of Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University on Friday had detected mass copying at Dayanand Danku Paraga College in Ghatampur. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Banker Meera Sanyal, activist Medha Patkar share development vision They may seem a study in contrast, but the two women who hugged each other at a political rally on International Women's Day may have a tad more in common than meets the eye. Single screen returns: A posh rebirth saga One of the 500 new, red chairs at Lower Parel’s Deepak Talkies is baring its yellow flesh. There is a clean, surgical cut down its middle, a stab Punit Shah felt in his gut when he realised the culprits were two teenagers. Work starts to fill craters on Andheri roads Ripples of change are visible across Andheri and Vile Parle (W) following TOI’s ‘Mumbai Patrol’ campaign. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Exam for recruiting head constables postponed The written exam scheduled on Sunday for recruitment of head constables (ministerial) in Delhi Police has been postponed due to technical reasons. PWD and cops give rude jolt to slow down traffic All these years, speed breakers have not been standardized in the city. Diplomatic avenues: A world apart No other world capital has a diplomatic enclave quite like Delhi’s. Now, an insider tells the cultural, political and design history of the city’s embassies. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore horse Murioi dies on Hyderabad track One of the most talked about but enigmatic horses to have graced Indian horse-racing , Murioi from Bangalore trainer S Ganapathy's stables, had a sad end to his career on the biggest stage - the Indian Turf Invitation Cup - at the Malakpet racecourse here on Saturday. Biker robbers snatch 4 gold chains in 40 minutes It wasn't just revellers or policemen who were hyper active on Friday night when Bangaloreans celebrated the return of late nightlife after nine long years. ASI suspended for not giving receipt DCP (traffic, west) S Girish said assistant sub-inspector Ramesh was entrusted with a towing vehicle and he had removed some vehicles parked on DVG Road, Basavanagudi, a no-parking zone, on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TRS, MIM poll pact in the offing The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and the All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) are on the verge of striking an informal electoral alliance. State bifurcation casts shadow on AP Inc With Andhra Pradesh heading for splitsville, can industry bodies be far behind? Cracks have already begun surfacing in premier industry bodies in the state as members from Seemandhra and Telangana feel that they need separate associations for their respective regions. 2 held for leak of ANR's last film According to the police, Sheik Abid Basha, who illegally accessed the feed of the yet-to-be-released film, handed over the video to Mubashir Sheik, who in turn uploaded it on Youtube. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MDMK to organize seminar on human rights on Monday A seminar on human rights organised by Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) will be held in the city on Monday. With burning memories, woman weaves a new life, fights for justice She sits by her stall making bright bead and crystal jewellery. Women passing by stop to admire the beautiful ornaments she makes, but few pay heed to the scarred woman. Voters camp at polling stations A day long camp on Sunday from 10am to 5pm will be conducted across polling stations in 16 assembly constituencies by the Corporation of Chennai for the benefit of voters. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Register yourself as a voter today If you haven’t yet registered as a voter but want to do so, you must rush on March 9, 2014 to get your name in the voter list. Breaking bad: Ahmedabad style A team of Ahmedabad zonal office of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested Trivedi, 43, a resident of Krishnanagar, Naroda, from his residence and busted his lab at Mandvi ni Pol on Friday. Ahmedabad lawyer writes to CJI over Lokpal ambit The lawyer further questioned, "Is there any mechanism in place to deal with such complaints? With the passing of Lokpal, even the parliament has been put to checks and balances. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		More sections at KV's 2nd shift approved KV New Cant was given approval for opening second shift of the school in the 2013-14 academic year itself following which they started classes from I to VIII in the second shift. Cops, RTO wrangle over checking of school vehicles The recent death of an eight-year-old boy when school van overturned near Ustapur Road, had raised question mark over the condition of vehicles carrying schoolchildren. Student's death in accident sparks arson A class III student of Saint Joseph School died on the spot when a tempo was hit by a car near Pani Ki Tanki in Cantonment on Saturday morning.The boy was sitting on the front seat. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Election fever goes missing from Ganjam Poll enthusiasm has been missing from politically-sensitive Ganjam district as BJD is yet to declare its candidates for constituencies falling in the region. AAP seeks feedback on ticket aspirants The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday released a list of 214 ticket aspirants for assembly elections and sought online feedback on them. International Women's Day brings no solace for her Nothing can be more oxymoronic than this on International Women's Day.The administration on Saturday cried for safety and uplift of women at Durbar Hall of collectorate while observing the day. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Inmate hangs self in cell An under trial inmate was found hanging in his cell at Jhinjhri sub-jail of Katni district on Saturday.Shivkumar, 40, a resident of Bamhoni village in Katni was arrested on charges of murdering his wife. EC planning model code for media during poll Election Commission is considering a model code of conduct for media houses during elections.Deputy election commissioner Vinod Zutshi said political parties should also ensure grassroots workers are educated on the code. Scientific temper on the rise among Indians Scientific temper amongst Indians has increased, according to scientist and poet Gouhar Raza here on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Inspired by 'Dhoom', burglar gang breaks into governmentt quarters Fond of 'Dhoom' movie and giving challenges to the police through 'shayri', a gang of house burglars leaves its footprints on handwritten messages, saying they will commit the crime in style. Day 1: Poor turnout in northern sectors The exercised was being held on the orders of the Election Commission and also offered people the option to get any error or discrepancy in their voter card corrected. Youth excited at getting a say in the nation's future "Casting a vote is the biggest right.We have got it this time, and I am very excited in this regard. More Chandigarh News»

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Your News Digest from Times of India

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, March 08, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Lalu's daughter Misa waits for 5 hours to meet Ramkripal, but in vain Sources said Ramkripal sneaked out of the house through backdoor the moment he heard about Misa’s arrival. Lok Sabha election: Turncoats active in poll time On Thursday itself, a former minister in Nitish Kumar cabinet, Sri Bhagwan Singh Kushwaha, joined RJD and within minutes got the party ticket. Bihar's growth down under Nitish: BJP "As to the current financial year, we had been in the state government only for two-and-a-half months.After we left the government, it has been the JD (U) government that CM Kumar has been running. More India News»

		Business
		Parliament can set inflation target: Chidambaram Amid controversy over fixing interest rates, finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that Parliament could set an inflation target which can form the basis for monetary policy actions by the Reserve Bank of India. FIIs push sensex to near 22, 000 Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) pumped in Rs 2,577 crore into the equity markets, driving the sensex and the nifty further into uncharted territory. India's envoy to UAE backed Jet-Etihad deal? Sebi had on February 14, 2014, issued the show cause notice over reported violation of takeover norms as it felt there was a "change in control" at Jet after the deal. More Business News»

		Environment
		Lydia the great white shark on course for Britain Scientists are tracking Lydia's movements as she swims above the mid-Atlantic ridge, the ocean's halfway point. 100 cameras to track tiger movement in UP forests Nearly 100 cameras will soon track the movement of tigers in the forest range adjoining the UP-Uttarakhand border. Environmentalists oppose Assam govt's move to dehorn rhino The Assam government's move to explore trimming of horns to save rhinos from poaching was opposed by an environmental activist body. More Environment News»

		World
		Anwar gets 5 yrs in jail for sodomy A Malaysian court convicted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy and sentenced him to five years in prison on Friday, shattering his plan to take control of the country’s richest state and stoking political tension in the southeast Asian nation following a divisive national election last year. UN slams using children as soldiers in conflicts The UN Security Council Friday unanimously adopted a resolution strongly condemning the recruitment of children in armed conflicts and attacks against schools and hospitals. Boeing reports wing cracks on 787 Dreamliners in production Boeing Co said on Friday that "hairline cracks" had been discovered in the wings of about 40 787 Dreamliners that are in production, marking another setback for the company's newest jet. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sunny Leone fakes an orgasm in Ragini MMS2 In Ekta Kapoor’s upcoming film Ragini MMS2, Sunny Leone plays herself, an actress who travels with a crew to a haunted location to shoot a film on the life of Ragini. 'SRK is better in the boardroom than the bedroom' Yes, that’s what Vidya Balan said. The SRK in question being hubby Siddharth Roy Kapur Deepika or Priyanka: Who is more influential? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Movie robots are not about robotics: Expert "Movie robots are not quite about robotics as they are about animatronics and mechatronics.I enjoy seeing them as well but that is it.It is unlikely that robots will ever become exterminators. Meet Ian Lipkin, the world's top virus hunter Ian Lipkin, world-renowned virus hunter, is often jetting off to far-flung countries. From SARS in China to MERS in Saudi Arabia, his lab has discovered or characterized over 500 viruses previously mysterious to humans. Scientists decipher Elephant lingo, find they have a specific alarm call Elephants have a specific alarm call in response to the danger of humans — akin to words in human language that elephants voluntarily and purposefully make to warn others about specific threats. More Science News»

		Sports
		'You'll see a different me in World T20' There were times at Asia Cup when India missed the left-hander's aggression towards the latter half of the innings, just as Raina himself missed the buzz. Obama sends beer to Canada PM The White House will deliver two cases of beer to the Canadian Embassy after Barack Obama lost an Olympic ice hockey bet to PM Stephen Harper. Sangakkara, Afridi set to light up final Rampaging Shahid Afridi and prolific Kumar Sangakkara have set the stage for a rousing contest when Pakistan face Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Gionee Elife E7 review: Premium experience, mid-range price Is the Gionee Elife E7 the most economical premium Android phone available in the market? We try to find out. DRDO, armed forces' computers hacked Around 50 computers belonging to the armed forces and the DRDO were hacked sometime back. A monument for Steve Jobs in China's ghost city Perhaps the most absurd monument to the late Apple founder is the one in China's biggest ghost city. More Technology News»

		Education
		CBSE class XII Physics paper leaked in Manipur The question paper of CBSE's class XII Physics paper was leaked in Manipur on March 5, after which the Board has decided to hold it afresh in the state on April 2. CBSE announces Class XII physics re-exam in Manipur after reports of question paper leak The exam, which was held on Wednesday, was cancelled in Manipur due to administrative reasons and the re-exam would be held from 10.30am to 1.30pm on April 2. No Indian university in top 100 global list, Harvard voted best None of India’s 700 universities and 35,539 colleges has made it to the top 100 list of the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings released on Thursday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mumbai patrol: 'Check unruly traffic and illegal parking' Most of those who matter in D-ward attended the public discussion organized by The Times of India on civic issues in the ward on Tuesday. Techie Esther Anuhya offered Rs 2 lakh to killer to spare her: Cops Murdered Machilipatnam techie Esther Anuhya had made desperate pleas to Chandrabhan Sanap, the arrested accused, and even promised to pay him Rs 2 lakh if he spared her life. BMS results fiasco: Paper setter 'ignored' teachers' concerns The Mumbai University authorities are exploring options in the aftermath of the BMS results fiasco. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi needs hotspots to remain hot Smaller cities are stealing a march on Delhi in taking cyberculture to the masses by implementing free Wi-Fi in public spaces. It's time the capital caught up. Union urban development ministry asks govt to return Kejriwal's flat The Union urban development ministry has sent a notice to Delhi government to return C-II/23 flat at Tilak Lane, which is the official residence of the former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. Nursery admissions: NY or London, parents go through same ordeal Sleepless nights and stressful days are what Delhi parents are going through over the nursery admission. However, they are not the only ones. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Why can't we contest, ask sexual minorities Speaking to TOI, Mallappa K, convenor of Karnataka State Sexual Minority Forum, said political parties should include the interests of the community in their election manifestos. K C Ramamurthy's fails to enter the electoral fray Former IPS officer K C Ramamurthy's bid to enter the electoral fray failed as his nomination papers were rejected along with two others.It said he did not qualify the conditions laid out for contesting the primaries. Nilekani has just 5 weeks to campaign The week-long confusion over where and when Nilekani will join Congress has finally been laid to rest with the announcement on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Actor Pawan Kalyan's political foray on March 14 Actor Pawan Kalyan will enter politics. On March 14, 2014, he will float his own party and address his fans and Telugu people across the world. Wipro staffer among 7 arrested for duping youth Seven persons including a Wipro Employee were arrested for allegedly cheating several unemployed youth by issuing fake job offer letters of Wipro. Lok Satta Party chief Jayaprakash Narayan to contest from Malkajgiri LS seat Lok Satta Party president Jayaprakash Narayan has reportedly decided to contest from the Malkajgiri constituency for a Lok Sabha seat as nearly 65 per cent of its electorate are Seemandhra settlers. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man held for kidnapping class 10 girl Police arrested a 23-year-old man on Thursday on charges of kidnapping a Class 10 student in Thiruvottiyur. Docs perform rare surgery on SL teen's heart For surgeons, the operation was momentous; for 14-year-old Kaveesha Samarakoon, it meant relief, finally. Mask Amma: Corporation workers' new assignment A labour force has fanned out across the city with a peculiar assignment—to mask portraits of chief minister J Jayalalithaa. Given that all ‘Amma’ canteens and ‘Amma’ water bottles have her picture, the workers have a busy schedule. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Urban-agriculture balance intact The recent modifications made by the state government in the development plan of Ahmedabad take into account the need for maintaining the sanctity of agriculture zone. Private blood bank flouting norms: AMC The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Friday told Gujarat high court (HC) that private blood bank Prathama has not complied with the terms in supplying blood free of cost and at discounted rates on which it was given a piece of land by the civic body on lease. PIL demands Lokayukta Bill implementation Gujarat high court on Friday issued notice to the secretary of the governor over a PIL demanding the implementation of the Gujarat Lokayukta Bill, 2013. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Hoardings, banners of political parties removed The district administration had started removing buntings, banners and hoardings. 1 killed, 2 injured as school van overturns A 11-year-old school boy identified as, Astitava Yadav, a resident of Kushmipur, was killed and two others sustained injuries when a private school vehicle overturned near Ustapur Mahmoodabad road under Jhunsi police station here on Thursday. Two Holi special New Delhi-Patna trains In view of the passenger rush during Holi, North Central Railway has decided to run a pair of special trains between New Delhi and Patna. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Similipal tiger reserve battles rampant poaching Every year, about hundred animals are rescued by the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) authorities in Mayurbhanj district. Fair sex alleges foul play in nomination Women politicians from across the political spectrum are unanimous in the view that even after all the hue and cry about women empowerment, parties in the state are still reluctant to field women candidates. Sharp shooters bring home loads of fish Not for nothing can Kalahandi's Kitpadar village be called a land of 'Aaj ka Arjuns'. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Husband bit off wife's nose in Madhya Pradesh A 25-year-old man bit off his wife’s nose suspecting infidelity at Bhind district in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal School of Social Sciences celebrate annual day, Festive Fiesta The event staged some colourful dance performances from the south, east, west, north and central India including Mahabali act, Goan dance, and Bihu dance. Did hail hike gram output? When chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan submitted a memorandum to President Pranab Mukherjee, highlighting "natural calamity of enormous proportions hitting gram output", he presented another memorandum on the same day which suddenly talked about a spurt in gram production compared to last year. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Congress may field 5 sitting MPs in Haryana The central election committee (CEC) of Congress met in New Delhi on Friday and cleared names of five sitting MPs as candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Haryana. 6 persons returning from Pakistan held with 11 revolvers at Attari Six persons, including two women, were arrested after custom officials seized 11 revolvers and 22 magazines from them on their return from Pakistan by Samjhauta Express on Thursday. AAP to announce candidates for Punjab by March 15 Some of the names being considered by the party for Amritsar included Ravinder Sultanwind, Balwinder Singh Gill, Suba Singh and Jagdish Kaur, he said. More Chandigarh News»

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