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Thursday, March 27, 2014
Today's Headlines

Modi bares his OBC card
His political rivals derisively call Narendra Modi a 'ghanchi' (oil miller). Before taking over as Gujarat chief minister in 2001, few actually knew that Modi belonged to an OBC.

Chavan files nomination papers from Nanded
Former Maharashtra chief minister Ashok Chavan filed his nomination papers as a Congress candidate from the Nanded Lok Sabha constituency on Wednesday.

India among few countries still using death penalty: report
The World Death Penalty Report 2014, to be launched by Amnesty International on Thursday, has found that executions in India were not announced prior to being carried out, neither to the public nor to the families and lawyers of the prisoners.

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'AirAsia won't fly to Mumbai, Delhi'
AirAsia, one of the most successful low-fare airlines, is ready to take to the skies in India. A day after its global CEO Tony Fernandes accused Indian carriers of ganging up to try block its entry here, Mittu Chandilya, the 32-year-old CEO of the airline’s Indian operations, says he could take flight by end May.

RIL, OIL bag two blocks each in Myanmar
Reliance Industries on Wednesday won two offshore exploration blocks in Myanmar, a development company sources said indicated a renewed overseas focus as its domestic exploration business continued to face rough weather over performance of showcase KG-D6 field and pricing of gas.

Air India gets Rs 1,000 crore equity infusion
Cash-strapped Air India got a breather in the form of Rs 1,000-crore equity infusion from the government on Wednesday.

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Pune activists claim shoddy post mortem of 'elephant Poornima'
Pune: Controversy follows elephant Poornima even after her death.The animal had suffered a life of neglect.She was abandoned by her owner and was in urgent need for medical attention last year.She died on March 21.

Tiger kills man in Corbett national park
Corbett officials played down the attack and said it has no link with the man-eater of Bijnore which has not struck in the last 45 days since February 9.

Rhino shot dead in Assam
This is the second poaching incident and the first encounter this year in the 38.8 sq km Pobitora, located about 30km east of Guwahati.

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Egypt's military chief Sissi quits
Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the Egyptian military chief who last summer removed the elected Islamist president, announced on Wednesday that he has resigned from the military and will run for president in elections scheduled for next month.

US to commit more forces to Nato efforts
The United States plans to join with other Nato nations in increasing ground and naval forces in Eastern Europe as part of the military alliance's response to Russia's incursion in Ukraine, the White House said on Wednesday.

Kerry meets Abbas to shore up Mideast peace talks
US Secretary of State John Kerry met Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas Wednesday seeking to rescue his faltering Middle East peace bid, amid fears Israel may scrap plans to free Palestinian prisoners.

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Anupam Kher makes fun of Katrina Kaif
In the latest promo of Dawid Dhawan's 'Main Tera Hero', actor Anupam Kher takes a dig at Katrina Kaif's Hindi. However, in the scene actor Varun Dhawan defends the pretty actress.

I feel very free with Varun: Nargis Fakhri
Nargis Fakhri says she doesn’t have many friends in Mumbai. “Maybe like three, if I had to say. But that’s okay. I have made Mumbai or Bollywood my office; I have to understand that I am a stranger, though many years have passed. So, I treat it as my office and the people like my colleagues. Though we say, ‘Oh, we are friends’, we aren’t because we haven’t built a proper foundation,” the actress says.

Why does Kangana bathe in mineral water?
Kangana Ranaut has moved into a new home, a high-rise in Khar. Most of the occupants in the building are yet to take possession of their apartments.

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Know the true age of your heart!
Will it be not good if you could learn how long you can live before your get a heart attack or stroke? Scientists have now designed a new tool that can predict that by calculating the true age of your heart.

Record: X-rays brighter than a million suns glow in lab
Scientists have for the first time ever created the brightest light ever imagined in the entire universe.

A simple blood test to help predict obesity in children
A simple blood test can now accurately predict obesity in children, years before they first show signs of it.

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N Srinivasan leaves all in suspense
Belying expectations in cricket circles that the BCCI chief would step down after the scathing comments made by Supreme Court, N Srinivasan did not budge.

Novak beats Andy to reach Miami semis
World number two Novak Djokovic, who recovered from an early break, defeated Andy Murray 7-5, 6-3 to book his semifinal berth at the Miami Masters.

Yuvraj needs skipper Dhoni's backing
MS Dhoni has starred in many a win while batting with Yuvraj. The 2006 ODI leg of the Pakistan tour and the 2011 World Cup final are games that come to mind.

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Facebook to buy virtual reality firm Oculus for $2bn
Barely a month after Facebook spent $19 billion on WhatsApp, the company on Wednesday announced that it was buying Oculus VR, a firm that was working on a virtual reality headset for video gamers.

Google sued by anti-Muslim film's actress again
Google has been slapped with a fresh lawsuit by an actress who has faced death threats for her role in anti-Muslim film ‘Innocence of Muslims’.

Facebook, Twitter barred for govt staff for official communication
The government told the Delhi HC that it will issue an advisory prohibiting govt staff from accessing Facebook via officials systems.

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Mixed reaction to DU proposals
Students have given a mixed response to the changes proposed by the Delhi University admission.

Schools told to make up for poor RTE intake in '13
Tamil Nadu has not even met half its targeted number of admissions in matriculation schools for the 2013-14 academic year under the 25% reservation clause of the Right To Free and Compulsory Education Act.

Mumbai varsity ups cap for grace marks to 10
The University of Mumbai has amended its rules for internal gracing to augment the success rate of final-year Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) students.

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BMC water, not pond, for Kolovery ritual
The ancient Kalina talao was more than just a source of water for the locals. It played a key role in a wedding tradition called the ‘Umbracha Pani’ .

Bridge 5 years in the works, pond vanishes
"Earlier, we took walks only inside our building compound as there are hardly any open spaces in the vicinity.

'Reclaim our footpaths, revive lost Kalina talao'
Ajitkumar Ambi, assistant commissioner, H-East ward said the process to revive the Kalina Talao is underway.

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Four arrested for shooting in W Delhi market
Four men have been arrested for shooting at a food stall owner and injuring another person in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar area.

NE couple thrashed for defying Munirka curfew
A couple was beaten up allegedly by their landlord’s son and some goons in Munirka on Tuesday for trying to step out of their rented house at 9.30pm.

Notice on parking for disabled
The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued a notice to the city government and civic agencies on a plea seeking direction to provide parking space to the physically challenged near the entrances of public buildings.

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Life-saver builds bonds as she seek votes
When Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Nina Nayak steps on to the streets of Dwarka Nagar in Bangalore South constituency for electioneering, Srinivas, 25, a techie working with Microsoft, accosts her.

Ankola awaits the moolah rain
A hotel on Dr Dinakar Desai Road, off Kumta Road, which is usually abuzz with political activity during poll season, is silent.The reason: money has not started flowing in yet.

Mercury on a steady climb; showers next week
Blame it on Bangalore's increasing urbanization.The weather is turning hotter by the day, thanks to high pollution levels and the innumerable concrete buildings.

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BJP's star uses Tollywood yarn to spin his Andhra web
Kapus, they say, hold the trump card in Seemandhra politics. Comprising over 20% of voters in the new state of Seemandhra, they are looking for political empowerment in a region traditionally dominated by Reddys and Kammas.

Only TDP govt can save Andhra Pradesh: Chandrababu Naidu
Equating the situation in Andhra Pradesh post bifurcation to that of Japan after the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday assured that the state’s fortunes would improve if his party was voted to power.

Film shoot on flyover leaves commuters fuming
With no responsible political executive in place, has it become a free for all on the streets of Hyderabad? A film shoot on the busy Chandrayangutta flyover for the last few days has left thousands of commuters hassled.

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Alagiri plans to take fight to Stalin's camp
The desire for control over the party has dogged DMK from the time MGR and Vaiko were expelled for demanding transparency in accounts.

Retired CECs make Chennai their home
The sound of music and the relatively slower pace of life have drawn three of the country’s best known chief election commissioners to Chennai after retirement. 

Friends of communal forces can't be our friends: D Pandian
I have been associated with AIADMK longer than many of its leaders. I am one of the few who can talk about the party’s formative days and the role of MGR. 

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Gujarat high court orders Nadiad judge's retraining
The Gujarat high court came down heavily on a lower court judge for ignoring the Supreme Court directive while rejecting anticipatory bail of a farmer of Thasra village in Kheda district.

Violence erupts in Dhandhuka, six held
An incident of eve-teasing triggered violence and vandalism in Dhandhuka late on Tuesday evening.Two shops were damaged in the clashes.Six youths were arrested early on Wednesday.

Two arrested for Rs 50 lakh theft from autorickshaw
The mystery of Rs 50 lakh theft from an angadia firm employee from an autorickshaw has finally been solved.The crime branch officials have arrested two members of a gang of thieves who targeted autorickshaw passengers.

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Nandi's show leads to traffic snarls
A day after Congress nominated him as party candidate from Allahabad parliamentary constituency, former BSP minister Nand Gopal Gupta alias Nandi took out a massive rally on Tuesday.

New trains to ply between Indore, Patna for summer rush
To cater to the heavy rush of passengers during summers, a special train between Indore and Patna through Chheoki will be run.

Two drug peddlers arrested
The STF team also seized one kg psychotropic drug (M - thetamine) worth Rs one crore in international market recovered from their possession.

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Students of a city-based institute celebrate their annual fest Radiance-2012, at Ekamra Haat in Bhubaneswar
The students of a city-based institute of finance and accounting celebrated their annual fest, Radiance-2012, at Ekamra Haat

Artistes of Odisha Mining Corporation staged the play Emiti Bi Hue at the Rabindra Mandap in Bhubaneswar
In an attempt to prove that love is stronger than any other forces in the world, artistes of Odisha Mining Corporation staged the play, “Emiti Bi Hue”, at the Rabindra Mandap on Thursday.

Rock band competition organized in Bhubaneswar for bands from and outside Odisha
It was time for some rock ’n’ roll for Bhubaneswar music lovers as a city club organized a rock band competition. Bands both from and outside Odisha participated in the event.

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Woman attacked with axe for repulsing molestation bid
A woman was attacked with an axe in Satna district when she resisted attempt by a youth to molest her.

Tech glitches mar PG counselling
The students who appeared for PG counseling by directorate of medical education (DME) had a harrowing time on Tuesday.

Fake 'Miss Aloowalia', a real entertainer
Monday evening was a treat for lovers of theatre.A light-hearted comedy "Miss Aloowalia" had audiences split their sides laughing at Shaheed Bhavan here on Monday evening.

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Former BJP MP's son joins Cong

'Ministers busy making money'

Man sent to jail for not paying alimony
The Punjab and Haryana high court has sentenced a husband to six months’ imprisonment for failing to pay alimony to his divorced wife.

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THE TIMES OF INDIA
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Today's Headlines

FIR against Jharkhand Congress candidate for code violation
The Deoghar administration on Tuesday lodged an FIR against Congress candidate from Godda Furkan Ansari for violating the model code of conduct.

NHRC issues notice over malnutrition among children in Haryana
The study said that 37.4% of children of these districts were found to be underweight.

Pak army stopped Nawaz Sharif govt from trade deal: India
UPA-2 will perhaps best be remembered for a series of scams and the so-called policy paralysis but as it prepares to sign off, it is now hobbled by its Pakistan policy.

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Govt to blame for gas price fiasco
The Election Commission's directive to defer gas price revision may have practically sounded the death knell for reforms in the sector but the government has only itself to blame for the predicament.

Jet Airways' acting CEO quits
Jet Airways’ acting CEO Ravishankar Gopalakrishnan has resigned from the post, spending less than three months in the job.

Rupee ends at 60.48 against dollar
At the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, the domestic unit commenced strong at 60.60 a dollar from previous close of 60.77.

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SC stays its directions to shift environmental cases to green tribunals
The Supreme Court has stayed its 2012 earlier order directing transfer of all environment cases to the National Green Tribunal since its formation in 2010.

Students from buffer villages of Pench Tiger Reserve get lessons on tiger conservation
Children from buffer villages of Pench Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) recently attended a nature camp at Sillari in east Pench and learnt lessons on nature and tiger conservation.

Scientists meet in Japan after grim climate forecast
International scientists gathered near Tokyo on Tuesday for a week-long meeting centred on a grim climate change report that warned of floods and drought that could stoke conflicts and wreak havoc on the global economy.

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Russia 'acting out of weakness': Obama
US President Barack Obama has hit out at Moscow's expansionism as a "sign of weakness" after Russia took control of the Crimean peninsula from Ukraine, fuelling fears of further intervention.

Egypt opens another mass trial of Islamists
The proceedings in Minya, south of Cairo, came a day after the same court handed down death sentences to nearly 530 suspected backers of ousted president Mohamed Morsi over a deadly attack on a police station.

1856 one-cent stamp may sell for $20 million
A rare one-cent magenta postage stamp, printed in British Guiana in 1856 and most recently owned by the estate of murderer John du Pont, will be the most valuable object by weight and size ever sold.

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'Was waiting to turn lesbian apparently at some point'
While he has his roots in the film industry, she still feels like an outsider, but Varun Dhawan and Nargis Fakhri, co-stars in Main Tera Hero, got along like a house on fire and were at their candid best when they dropped in at the Bombay Times office recently. Excerpts from the conversation:

Why Nanda remained unmarried for life?
One of the gems of the Indian film industry, veteran actress Nanda passed away Tuesday morning in Mumbai, leaving behind some unforgettable performances. Here we list down 5 interesting facts about her life and career.

'Nandaji did a great favour to my father by working with him'
Two decades after her closest friend and beau Manmohan Desai passed away, yesteryear actress Nanda breathed her last at her home in Quarter Deck building, Versova, Mumbai, on Tuesday morning. She died of a massive heart attack.

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New fork to add 21 flavours to your food
Even the most hapless chefs may now be able to enhance their blandest dishes, thanks to a new revolutionary fork that simulates flavour.

Russian-US crew blast off for ISS from Kazakhstan
All the stages of the launch went without a hitch and the Soyuz capsule successfully went into the right orbit.Docking with the ISS was expected at 0304 GMT on Wednesday.

Your unconscious mind can detect a lie
When it comes to detecting deceit, your unconscious mind may be more accurate than conscious thought in pegging truth-tellers and liars, according to a new research.

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Srinivasan must quit for fair probe: SC
In a setback to N Srinivasan, the Supreme Court today ruled that the BCCI president must step down if fair probe is to be done into betting and spot-fixing charges in IPL.

Kohli can be better than Sachin: Kapil
Kapil Dev said that Virat Kohli will rewrite more batting records than anyone else in world cricket and believed he can even better Sachin Tendulkar's career graph.

'Messi will be the best paid footballer'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu said Lionel Messi will become the world's highest paid footballer once negotiations over his new contract are finalised.

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HTC One (M8) announced, coming to India in April
Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC will be launching its new flagship smartphone, HTC One (M8) in India in April.

First impressions: HTC One (M8)
We got a chance to spend some time with HTC One (M8) and here are our first impressions.

Infosys gives salary hike of 4-10%
Infosys has given salary increments of 4% to 10% for employees between job levels 2 and 6. The increments will be effective April 1.

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CBSE to shift history lessons outdoors
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has asked its affiliated schools to take students on excursions to historical sites to make studying history more interesting.

CREDAI trying to sign MoU with TN educational institutions to develop students' technical skills
Just 20% of the 2.5 lakh graduates passing out of engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu every year are employable, says Sandeep Mehta, president of Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Association of India.

'Students should rewarded for demonstrating leadership skills'
Speaking at a workshop for college heads on adopting corporate culture into classrooms on Tuesday, Susan Thomas, professor of marketing at LIBA, said that college heads and teachers should realise that exams measure just one aspect - academic excellence.

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In biggest haul, gold worth Rs 5 crore seized from flyers in 7 hours
Eight people—including 7 members of a family—were arrested and 18 kg gold, worth Rs 4.96 crore, was seized by the customs officials at the airport.

Railway accident victim alleges hospital apathy
The family of Rahul Sav (19) who fell off a train on January 24 has alleged that at Nair Hospital doctors made them run around and discharged him prematurely.

No under-14 kids in Dahi Handi pyramids: Panel
The Maharashtra State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has decided to ban children under 14 years of age from participating in Dahi Handi pyramids.

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Delhi University likely to limit applicants to 10 colleges
Students seeking admission in Delhi University this year may have to restrict their applications to 10 colleges and six courses. They may also not be permitted to change colleges more than once.

Eye on urban voters, Bidhuri turns urbane
"You are educated people.You know everything.But, at the risk of repeating myself, I will tell how AAP fooled people.

Friend kills tech student over Rs 5k
A third-year BTech student from a college in Noida was bludgeoned to death by a friend over an argument in Shaheen Bagh, southeast Delhi, on Monday night.

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Retired bank manager stabbed to death at home
A retired bank employee was stabbed to death and his wife was wounded in Bangalore when unidentified assailants entered their home on the pretext of buying a gold necklace and attacked them on Tuesday.

Two Bangalore private schools show RTE way
It was the last day before the school closed for the summer vacation. The excitement was palpable at MM Nursery and Primary School.

HC tells CID to probe assault afresh
The Karnataka high court on Tuesday directed the Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a fresh investigation into an assault and robbery complaint against traffic police of an incident in September 2008.

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7 years on, techie arrested for wife's suicide
Jnanpith awardee Prathiba Ray’s son Anwesh Ray was arrested for abetting the suicide of his pregnant wife Sharmistha, who jumped from an apartment complex in Srinagar Colony in 2007.

Delays plague works in Asad's home turf
Asaduddin Owaisi may be seen by some as a proactive representative, but works sanctioned under his quota of the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme have seen inordinate delays and poor execution

Young voters want to regain Brand Hyderabad
As the state inches closer to the polls, the youth of the city has made its demand very clear - reclaim the lost glory of Hyderabad.

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Children's issues find space in party plans
They might not be old enough to vote but their protection might just be a pressure point in the coming election. 

BJP allies could have had 2 more seats
BJP, which is contesting eight seats in Tamil Nadu, was prepared to sacrifice two to preserve the alliance. 

Power consumption hits new high
Tamil Nadu hit a new high in power consumption on March 24. The total power consumption on Monday was 271.043 million units.

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Moderate cleric's arrest dents Narendra Modi's sadbhavana
A battery of vocal Muslim supporters of chief minister Narendra Modi is scurrying for cover following the arrest of Mohammed Abdul Qavi, a renowned Islamic scholar.

State education board guns for rumour-mongers
Rumours of paper leak during the recently concluded exams for class X and XII have led the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) to initiate an investigation to track down the rumour-mongers.

Paresh Rawal arrives, meets Narendra Modi
Amid protests against his candidature from Ahmedabad (East) Lok Sabha constituency, Mumbai-based film actor Paresh Rawal arrived on a two-day visit to Gujarat on Tuesday.

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Awareness rally taken out on occasion of World TB Day
Shahi on the occasion, said that to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment of TB, the health ministry had taken initiatives and asked all the healthcare providers to notify every TB case reported across the nation.

Kaif plays gully cricket to woo voters
Cricket is a major area of interest in Phulpur, and apparently this is the reason Kaif has taken to campaign by playing gully cricket from place to place.

Minor kills father for rape bid on sister
A 45-year-old man was allegedly killed by his 16-year-old son at Barseta village under Meja police station on Monday.

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Models walked down the ramps in rainbow-hued outfits at this party night in Bhubaneswar
It turned out to be a surprise for the party animals of Bhubaneswar. While youngsters shook a leg to desi beats played by the club DJ Rick, models walked down the ramps in rainbow-hued outfits.

Percussionist Jonqui and DJ Whosane!'s fusion performance at a fashion party in Bhubaneswar
Brightly lit runway, leggy models, fashionable designer clothes, presence of a Bollywood celebrity and a happening after-party — it was a heady concoction for the who’s who of the city.

"Tumari smrutire" event in Bhubaneswar to celebrate the 69th birth anniversary of danseuse Sanjukta Panigrahi
On the occasion of the ongoing celebration of the 69th birth anniversary of danseuse Sanjukta Panigrahi, the Sanjukta and Raghunath Panigrahi Cultural Heritage Foundation organized a cultural programme titled “Tumari smrutire.”

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A Madhya Pradesh village is giving a miss to ballot for 10 years
For 10 years they have not cast their vote and are determined to boycott election this time too. They are residents of Pipraua village in Datia district of the state. 

Unfazed by defeats, this chaiwala of Madhya Pradesh, keeps date with polls without fail
He may not have anything in common with much talked-about ‘tea vendor’ of the country Narendra Modi, but indomitable spirit of this chai wala from Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh can leave you amazed.

Irked over delay in cooking food, man attacks 60-year-old mother
Annoyed over delay in cooking food, a youth attacked his 60-year-old mother with a sharp edged weapon in Bhind district.The woman has been admitted to the district hospital with severe injuries.

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Paid parking proposal on hold till polls
Brakes have been put on paid parking proposal till the parliamentary elections are over in Punjab.The state will go to polls on April 30.

Armed Forces Preparatory Institute bids adieu to cadets
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI), Mohali, bid adieu to cadets of its second course after the completion of their two-year training in a solemn and befitting ceremony on Monday.

Women contestants keen to prove their roots in city
On Tuesday, industrialists of the city invited the four main contestants a?? Pawan Kumar Bansal, Jannat Jahan, Kirron Kher, and Gul Panag a?? in separate sessions to consider the problems faced by industrialists here.

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