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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, March 11, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Network of volunteers to check pre-poll cash flow To check the flow of black money into electioneering, the Election Commission (EC) has ordered chief electoral officers (CEOs) of all states to set up village awareness committees. These will keep tabs on candidates and their agents in the Lok Sabha elections. Why two ex-Infosys bosses took the poll plunge This is perhaps a first for any major company in India. A former CEO and a former CFO of Infosys will contest the coming general elections. Irked UP Islamic university team cancels Saudi Arabia visit Lucknow’s Nadwatul Ulama has cancelled the visit of a delegation from the Kingdom on Sunday to protest its decision to declare Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist organization. More India News»

		Business
		LIC close to seizing Unitech's land When contacted, a Unitech spokesperson said that the company was in the process of clearing its dues to LIC. Volkswagen's latest: Cars with no drivers Volkswagen chairman Martin Winterkorn unveiled James 2025, a prototype of the interiors of what it called the car of the future, at the opening ceremony of Europe's largest technology showcase, Cebit 2014, in Hannover in Germany on Sunday. IRDA arm creates hospital registry The Insurance Information Bureau (IIB) - a body created by insurance regulator IRDA - has created a registry of healthcare providers and assigned them unique IDs. More Business News»

		Environment
		Solar lights to ward off tigers at Sundernbans' villages WWF-India has launched the project — 'Lights for Stripe' — to install solar lights along the edge of villages on the fringe areas of the tiger reserve. Japan sees higher chance of El Nino this summer There is a greater possibility of an El Nino weather pattern emerging this summer, Japan's weather bureau said on Monday. Four new gases that harm ozone layer found, despite bans: Study The ozone layer shields the planet from damaging ultraviolet rays, which can cause skin cancer and eye cataracts, and has been recovering after a phase-out of damaging chemicals. More Environment News»

		World
		Confrontation in Ukraine as diplomacy stalls A pro-Russian force opened fire in seizing a Ukrainian military base in Crimea on Monday and NATO announced reconnaissance flights along its eastern frontiers as confrontation around the Black Sea peninsula showed no sign of easing. Interpol reveals lax passport screening In 2013, passengers were able to board planes more than a billion times without having their passports screened against Interpol's databases. 'At Fukushima, meltdown deaths top tsunami toll' As Japan observes a third anniversary of the earthquake-tsunami-nuclear meltdown that hit its northwestern coast on March 11, 2011, a new survey by the paper Asahi Shimbun showed that in Fukushima prefecture, more people died in the aftermath of the nuclear meltdown than due to the earthquake and tsunami. More World News»

		Entertainment
		EXCLUSIVE: Sunny Leone Kisses a Girl in Ragini MMS 2 We were the first to report that Ragini MMS 2 will have a girl-on-girl kiss. 'It is understood that a sex scene should titillate' For over a decade now, incidents of rape have become more a part of our reality than our scripts. With sordid cases like the Nirbhaya gangrape in Delhi and the Shakti Mills gangrape in Mumbai occurring with alarming frequency, sensitive directors no longer see the need to include these in films in the name of titillation anymore. When Rajinikanth taught Shah Rukh Khan a lesson King Khan flew down to Chennai to attend the audio launch function of Soundarya Rajinikanth Ashwin’s Kochadaiiyaan on Sunday. A self-confessed fan of the Superstar, Shah Rukh Khan said, “The only word I know properly in Tamil is ‘thalaiva’. And that’s the reason why I’m here. I have come to be part of this launch as a fan, as a friend, as a seeker of knowledge.” More Entertainment News»

		Science
		The real Dr Dolittle: Scottish scientist 'develops method for talking to animals' A scientist claims to have developed a method for “talking” to animals, allowing owners to ask them questions about how happy they are with their living conditions and welfare. Alzheimer's risk: Blood test can tell Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict with more than 90% accuracy if a healthy person will develop mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s disease within three years. Two Russian cosmonauts, US astronaut head back to Earth A pair of Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut sealed themselves inside a Russian Soyuz capsule on Monday and left the International Space Station, ending a six-month mission, officials said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Can Team India be 'Super Kings' again? Things are looking little different this time around at ICC World T20 for MS Dhoni and it's not just because there are 5 Chennai Super Kings players in squad. Qualifier Giorgi dumps Sharapova out Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi stunned defending champion and fourth seed Maria Sharapova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of BNP Paribas Open. Rest of India should emulate glory story Mizoram Football Association secretary Lalnghinglova Hmar reckons Mizoram Premier League played key role in transforming the state's football landscape. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Proud that India's a source of global tech talent: Satya Nadella New Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks about growing up in Hyderabad, the future of tech, his abiding faith in software and Indian talent in an interview with TOI. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact review: Worthy rival to iPhone Xperia Z1 Compact is a small phone but with top-end features and hardware. Nokia X: First impressions We got a chance to spend some time with the phone at the launch event, here are our initial impressions of the device. More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian Statistical Institute to get Rs 115-crore cryptology research centre Encryption technology is set to take a leap in Kolkata with a dedicated research centre at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI). Kolkata school reaches finals of international space design contest The registration for the qualifying round opened in September 2013 and the registered teams were required to submit a qualifying proposal (project) in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). Global recognition of Indian degrees soon India is set to get full-fledged membership status of the Washington Accord by June, enabling global recognition of Indian degrees and improving mobility of students and engineers. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		ACB defies high court, returns 70% graft plaints sans action Also, around 168 open and discreet inquiries are pending with the ACB despite norms to settle them within a stipulated period. Girl and mom beat tragedy, sit for SSC exam A mother and her daughter from an Andheri slum are taking the SSC board exams together this year, with 15-year-old Shweta guiding 41-year-old Jayashree Kanam. For polls, Mumbai University reschedules five TY math papers Mumbai University has rescheduled the date/timings of five math papers for TYBA and TYBSc exams starting from March 25 and April 1 respectively. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Talwars can't let out Rahasya details' The dispute between the Talwars, convicted for the murder of their teenage daughter Aarushi , and makers of yet-to-be-released film Rahasya continued over its private screening on Monday even as the Bombay HC asked the producers if they are ready to allow a family member of the girl to watch the film. Metro soars 23m to cross roadblock At a height of 23m, the Delhi Metro line at Dhaula Kuan intersection may not be the highest in the network, but it’s certainly the most challenging to build. Man arrested for raping businesswoman A man was arrested for allegedly raping a business associate inside a car near Sarita Vihar. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Go dark during Earth Hour Switch off all non-essential lights for one hour between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on March 29. That will be your contribution to the global Earth Hour campaign. Holidays push BJP, church to seek change in election date The Karnataka unit of the BJP has petitioned the Election Commission (EC) to change the April 17 polling day in the state, as it fears that a series of holidays will affect the voter turnout. Hello, I'm a BLO, says who? For three days now, the phone of Shobha D, a clerk in the agriculture department, has never stopped ringing. And when she does reluctantly pick up the phone, she pleads: "I am not the BLO, please." More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Emaar properties scam: Koneru is YSRCP's Vijaywada LS candidate Prime accused in the sensational Emaar properties scam case, Koneru Rajendra Prasad alias Koneru Prasad is the YSRCP candidate for the Vijayawada Lok Sabha constituency. Unauthorized constructions: Deputy commissioner, town planning staff suspended "The officers have shown negligence and carelessness in performing official duties and exhibited lack of integrity and devotion to duty.The action was taken in public interest pending a detailed enquiry," the order said. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation in dilemma over mayor's election GHMC sources said the mayor is also chairman of the standing committee of the corporation. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		7 arrested for stealing from bags at airport They stole anything and everything, from undergarments to mobile phones and cameras, from the baggage of departing passengers at the international terminal of Chennai airport. More women among 85K voters enrolled through special drive Voter enthusiasm appears to be peaking, as the election commission's special enrollment drive in the city on Sunday received 85,884 forms. Man chases lost wife on bike, bangs against woman In a dramatic turn of events, a man found his 'lost' wife on the road near Guindy and, before he could reach her, met with an accident. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Nab hubby, he won't allow me to talk on phone: Woman Maya, a 24-yearold from Vadodara, was excited about getting married to a man hailing from a well-to-do Ahmedabad family. Three try to rob senior citizen A senior citizen living alone in Paldi, thwarted a robbery attempt by raising an alarm on Sunday afternoon. Girls' hostel watchman attacked A 45-year-old man, working as a watchman at a girls' hostel, was assaulted by some unidentified persons on Monday morning.Police suspect it to be a case of personal enmity and have launched a probe. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Missing names, form shortage irk voters The district election office’s lofty claims of offering a seamless opportunity for voters to exercise their right to franchise fell flat with several polling centers witnessing chaos and confusion on Sunday. Want to win for Rahul Gandhi, Mohammad Kaif says With the name of former test cricketer Mohammad Kaif finalized as Congress candidate from the prestigious Phulphur parliamentary constituency, politics in the state and the country would witness yet another cricketer capitalizing on his popularity for political gains. Cheating rampant at UP board exams in Bareilly district Cheating continues unabated in the ongoing UP Board examinations. On Saturday, four more students were caught red-handed copying during their Class X science exam. So far, six students have been caught cheating at this centre alone. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Congress set to go with old faces in Kendrapada Congress is likely to stick to some of its known faces in Kendrapada and Jajpur districts despite the fact that they lost elections in the past. Niranjan rubs salt into Congress wound Senior Congress leader Niranjan Patnaik on Sunday stoked more controversy within the grand old party, saying a 'coterie' was running the party in the state. Examinations rescheduled for upcoming polls National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) and Berhampur University have rescheduled their examinations in the state due to ensuing assembly and Lok Sabha (LS) elections. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh minister Narottam Mishra wrecks Congress ship Next day, Congress' deputy leader of opposition Rakesh Singh Chaturvedi defected in the House before leader of opposition could even start his speech, leaving the Congress party in a state of shock. Will remain a BJP worker, Ashok Argal says BJP MP from Bhind, Ashok Argal, should have been a furious man on Sunday when his party gave membership to his five-year-old political rival from Congress Bhagirath Prasad. Scam-riddled Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board now stokes religious row The scam-riddled Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) has stumbled into another controversy - this time for hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cong complains to poll officer against Jagir Kaur Jagir Kaur exercised political pressure to force the XEN, panchayati raj, to organize a foundation stone laying ceremony in both the villages on March 2. Armed accomplices free gangster from custody, 3 cops dismissed The gunmen reportedly opened fire at the police party in broad daylight while they were taking Rajiv Kumar alias Raja, of Ludhiana, lodged in Bathinda central jail, to a court in Patiala. Include medicine price issue in manifestos: NGO "This general election, society has taken up cudgels against the open loot of common man in purchasing non scheduled general medicines. More Chandigarh News»

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 10, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Jayalalithaa, Chidambaram in Kanyakumari on the same day Political heat rose to new heights in Kanyakumari as chief minister J Jayalalithaa and Union finance minister P Chidambaram campaigned in the coastal district on the same day on Sunday. Kerala Congress welcomes Left ally RSP into its fold In talks with RSP leaders on Sunday, Congress welcomed the former LDF constituent into the UDF, but said it was based on the condition that RSP supports UPA at the Centre after the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Much ado about jat vote? Community must prove it is critical to parties who invested in them. More India News»

		Business
		NSEL, FTIL auditors face action Three audit firms — Mukesh Shah & Co, S V Ghatalia & Associates and Deloitte, Haskins & Sells — are facing criminal action for alleged lapses at the now-defunct National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) and its parent Financial Technologies (India) Ltd. Bangalore jewellery biggie CKC set to split The 143-year-old gems and jewellery enterprise, C Krishniah Chetty & Sons (CKC), among the oldest single-ownership Indian companies, is being bifurcated following a family settlement under its fifth-generation owners. Paid too much TDS? Here's how you can get it back If you were unable to make tax-saving investments or failed to inform your employer on time, you can get back the excess tax deducted if you act now. More Business News»

		Environment
		Four new gases that harm ozone layer found, despite bans: Study The ozone layer shields the planet from damaging ultraviolet rays, which can cause skin cancer and eye cataracts, and has been recovering after a phase-out of damaging chemicals. China to tighten rules against pollution China will tighten environmental legislation and force polluters to pay compensation following renewed blasts of toxic air, the country's top legislator said on Sunday. 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. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama to meet Ukraine's PM Obama’s White House meeting with Yatsenyuk will focus on options to peacefully resolve Russia’s military invention in the Ukrainian region of Crimea. Syrian rebels release nuns Syrian rebels, including members of the al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, seized the 13 nuns and their three helpers from the Mar Takla convent. Italy's PM says tax cuts will not imperil EU limits Hoping to spur growth in the euro zone’s third largest economy; Renzi has vowed to cut 10 billion euros ($13.86 billion) from the tax wedge. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan to marry Lulia Vantur by year end? Superstar Salman Khan has hinted at a possibility of getting hitched by the end of this year as he is tired of being single for a long time. Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby passes away Actress Juhi Chawla's brother Bobby Chawla, who was in coma since 2010 at the Jaslok Hospital, died Sunday morning. PICS: Celebs who have illegitimate children More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, a device to turn water into wine A new machine that can turn water into wine in just three days by simply adding a few other ingredients has been developed. A new group of antibiotics can bust drug-resistant bugs Scientists have discovered a new class of antibiotics to fight deadly bacteria such as methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other drug-resistant bacteria that threaten public health. Soon, moss-powered radio to give daily FM fix Stand by for the ultimate gardening programme. A Swiss designer has teamed up with scientists at the University of Cambridge to use one of the most prolific plants — moss — to power a radio. The device, nicknamed Moss FM, effectively turns moss into biological solar panels by tapping into the surplus electrons that moss creates during photosynthesis . More Science News»

		Sports
		'Yuvraj will always be a match-winner' "From the day he started playing, he has been a match-winner and I am sure it will continue that way till he plays competitive cricket," says Kiran More. Fashion passion thaws out the cold war Sometimes tense relationship between superstars Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams may be taking a turn for the better over their shared love of fashion. Wigan stun Manchester City in FA Cup Manchester City's hopes of an unprecedented quadruple were in tatters after holders Wigan Athletic repeated their FA Cup heroics with a stunning 2-1 win. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 best Android launchers On an Android phone, the launcher is the app responsible for the home screen, the app 'grid', and launching the aforementioned apps. 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. Online destinations for food lovers We’ve picked some of the best websites that will tempt your taste buds and tease your eyes. More Technology News»

		Education
		Competition law The courses are designed to deliver knowledge and skills relating to competition policy and law and open new employment opportunities. Classic poise Katalin Dobos from Romania shares her experience of learning the classical Indian dance form, kathak. An Eventful Life Hitesh Sharma, events coordinator and alumnus of CPIT, New Zealand, on his choice of course and career. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		It's 'good work' versus 'Namo wave' in Mumbai Observers said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) may not be enamoured of the constituency, while the Raj Thackeray-led MNS is yet to announce its candidate. New coastal police station for sea link and beaches The state government has sanctioned a new coastal police station in the city to ensure the security of Bandra-Worli sea link and beaches up to 12 nautical miles from the coast. Two corporators will slug it out to enter Parliament Hoping to make a big career leap from the BMC to Parliament, two corporators are contesting for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Woman kills self over 'affair' A 22-year-old woman has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan of her room in the Mayur Vihar of east Delhi on Saturday night. She was allegedly suffering from depression after suspecting her husband of having an affair. Cops seek call info of LeT man from CBI Delhi Police has told a trial court that it has sought details of telephonic conversations between Pakistan-based LeT operative Javed Baluchi and his suspected associates — arrested for their alleged role in planning a terror strike — from CBI's Interpol wing. Nigerian-run fake job racket busted, 18 arrested With the arrest of 18 people including two Nigerian nationals, Delhi Police has claimed to have busted a major racket in which fraudulent mails offering jobs to gullible youths in several reputed companies were sent to dupe them of lakhs of rupees. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		If there's no trouble, then 1am nightlife is here to stay: Siddaramaiah The extended nightlife in Bangalore could be a permanent feature if citizens respond the way they did last weekend. Civic apathy upsets aspiring voters However, this youngster's enthusiasm punctured when officers there handed him a Kannada application form.Jagmeet, a native of Punjab, told TOI: "I can neither read nor write in Kannada. Poll not referendum on my govt: Siddaramaiah Chief minister Siddaramaiah doesn't see these polls as a referendum on his government's performance. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Degree student found murdered A first-year degree student was stabbed to death by unidentified persons at Markapuram town of Prakasam district on Sunday.The deceased identified as Shaik Nagoor, was a student of Government Degree College in the town. Red sanders worth Rs 5 crore seized In what is considered to be the biggest catch in the recent past, forest officials seized red sanders logs worth Rs 5 crore, during a surprise check at OG Kuppam village of Nagari mandal in Chittoor district on Sunday. Illegal money, liquor under lens Anantapur/ Police seized about Rs 10 crore of unaccounted money from different persons across the state since the notification for general elections was issued on March 5. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		When traders rub shoulders with advocates The deserted, filthy floors of Lily Pond Shopping Complex (Moore Market) adjacent to Ripon Building will soon wear a mixed contemporary and archaic look. 25-year-old man held for murdering sister's lover A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his sister’s lover at Maduravoyal on Sunday. With no councillor, bypoll for 2 years, ward goes to seed he ward has more than 450 roads and bylanes but, with the state Election Commission yet to conduct a bypoll for a new councillor, several key infrastructure projects have been delayed. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Low margins: Winner takes it small In the history of Gujarat, the smallest victory margin registered by a candidate in a Lok Sabha election is that of Satyajit Gaekwad of the Congress. Even a matchstick can disable an EVM: EC Matchsticks, toothpicks and medicine foils are some of the tools which miscreants in past assembly and Lok Sabha elections had used to tamper with EVM machines. Roller coaster launch at Kankaria lake delayed due to polls The much-awaited inauguration of the 'boomerang roller coaster' at Kankaria lake will now have to wait for the Lok Sabha elections to be over. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cheating rampant at UP board exams in Bareilly district Cheating continues unabated in the ongoing UP Board examinations. On Saturday, four more students were caught red-handed copying during their Class X science exam. So far, six students have been caught cheating at this centre alone. Youth burnt alive in honour killing case In yet another horrifying case of honour killing, a youth was burnt alive allegedly by two brothers of his lover in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh. 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. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Poll booths in Cuttack to be disable-friendly In a bid to make polling booths "disabled-friendly" Cuttack district administration has decided to put all facilities in place at booths to enable persons with disabilities to cast their vote in the ensuing twin polls on April 17. 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. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Congress Lok Sabha nominee from Bhind, Bhagirath Prasad, joins BJP Retired IAS officer Bhagirath Prasad who was fielded from Bhind constituency in Madhya Pradesh (MP) for the general election 2014 by the Congress party in the list announced on Saturday jolted the party a day later by deciding to join BJP. 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. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chandigarh to get rain today, says Met On Sunday, the maximum temperature recorded in the city was 25.8A°C, while the minimum was 11.6A°C.The minimum temperature won't fall further over the next couple of days. Ballot drive ends on high note in Chandigarh Residents bombarded the poll officials with a number of questions. "We were earlier residing in Sector 27 but now shifted to Sector 18. Flu cases puzzle Chandigarh doctors As the weather switches from winter to spring, and given the frequent fluctuation in the temperatures, usual health occurrences such as influenza like flu is a common issue that can be witnessed among residents. More Chandigarh News»

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