News Digest: Now, Plan panel lauds Gujarat model

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, May 10, 2014
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		India
		Now, Plan panel lauds Gujarat model After the industry department, it is now a Planning Commission study that has put BJP-ruled Gujarat among the top states for its performance in granting approvals, including those related to land, finance and infrastructure. Mulayam hedges bets but faces heat from chela-turned-rival in Azamgarh From Phulpur on the outskirts to the busy Chowk in the heart of the town, if street talk is to be believed, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh has a battle in hand in Azamgarh, his second constituency.  A section of dalits may be deserting Mayawati  It had happened in west UP and now BSP chief Mayawati's worst fear is apparently coming true in the east as well. More India News»

		Business
		Diamonds sparkle as gold loses glitter Diamond as an investment assets is picking up pace in India. About 95% stocks fail to cash in on bull run Is it a bull run or a mere index management? Well, the bull phase in the capital market is not as broad-based as it was in 2008 and has not percolated to 95% of the scrips, including a majority of the nifty blue chips. IndiGo starts direct import of jet fuel Low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo is trying to bring down its biggest cost factor jet fuel, keeping in mind the increased competition with new players like Tata-AirAsia and Tata-Singapore Airlines (SIA) set to taking the skies soon. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delhi University professor leads discovery of 14 new 'dancing frogs' A team of scientists led by Delhi University professor Sathyabhama Das Biju aka 'frogman of India' has discovered 14 new species of dancing frogs from the forests of Western Ghats, India. India ranks among the world's worst for its polluted air: WHO India appears among the group of countries with highest particulate matter levels. Germany looks for Green Talents through a global competition Seeking to bring together the best ideas for sustainable development, Germany - a frontrunner in sustainability research and a world leader in green technology — has announced a global competition to select 25 young 'Green Talents' who will get an opportunity to carry out research project of their choice in that country. More Environment News»

		World
		ANC wins 5th term in South Africa polls South Africa's ruling African National Congress won the 2014 national election with 62.16 percent of the votes, the electoral commission said on Friday. US, Europe threaten gas war with Russia Britain is drawing up plans with the US and other European countries to “disarm” the threat of Russian President Vladimir Putin using Russian gas and oil supplies as “a weapon” against Ukraine and its eastern European neighbours. Militants attack presidential palace in Yemen Suspected al-Qaida-linked gunmen attacked Yemen's presidential palace on Friday and tried to kill the defense minister in his car, selecting high profile targets in apparent reprisal for the army's biggest push against militants in nearly two years. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Leander & I haven't had a relationship since our child' The personal battle between Leander Paes and Rhea Pillai got worse on Thursday night when Rhea returned home, to allegedly find herself locked out. When did Anil Kapoor win an Oscar? At a recent awards show overseas, the organisers, who love Anil Kapoor just like we do, kept announcing how the actor was the face of India in Hollywood Armaan and Tanishaa to star in a film together? Tanishaa and Armaan are milking their relationship and new-found fame to the maximum More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Frequent arguments can drive you to early grave Frequent arguments with partners, relatives or neighbours triples risk of death from any cause in middle age. Men and those not in work seemed to be the most vulnerable, scientists have found. 'Virtual human body to revolutionize health care' The Insigneo Institute at the University of Sheffield on Friday unveiled the first phase of a technology that will lead to the creation of a virtual human body and revolutionize global health care. Ancient Egyptians were vegetarians? A French research team analysed the carbon atoms in mummies that had lived in Egypt between 3500 BC and 600 AD. More Science News»

		Sports
		Maria outlasts Li to make Madrid semis Maria Sharapova booked her place in the last four of the Madrid Open as she edged a thrilling quarterfinal against second seed Li Na 2-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3. Sprinter Dutee qualifies for Worlds Dutee Chand set a national junior record en route to winning gold in women's 100m dash on Day 1 of the Federation Cup National Junior Athletics C'ships. Nadal beats Berdych to reach semis World number one Rafael Nadal stormed into the semifinals of the Madrid Masters on Friday with his 17th consecutive victory over Tomas Berdych. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple to unveil iPhone 6 in August: Report Apple will unveil the next incarnation of its popular iPhone series in August, one month earlier than industry watchers were generally expecting. Opinion: Microsoft not at fault for ending Windows XP support If you follow technology news, you must be aware that Windows XP is officially dead. Google's Nexus 8 tablet codenamed 'Flounder': Report The flounder was spotted on Chromium, a Google site used for tracking bugs in the Chrome browser. More Technology News»

		Education
		Directorate of Education sits on order for disabled kids' seats While many parents and schools are treating the nursery matter as closed for the year, for parents of children with disability, it is far from over. St Stephen's College declares its admission schedule St Stephen’s College will start admissions on June 2, 2014, along with the rest of Delhi University. Delhi University's management studies to have no entrance test Doing away with most of the entrance exams, Delhi University on Friday decided that admission to bachelor with honours in management studies (BMS) will be based on Class XII marks and personal interview in the 2014-15 admission session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Tulsiram Prajapati encounter case: Court summons Amit Shah A special CBI court on Friday issued summons to 36 accused, including Amit Shah — close aide of BJP PM candidate Narendra Modi, in the 2006 Tulsiram Prajapati encounter case. Mumbai body asks Muslims to vote for Kejriwal The Bombay Muslim Federation, an umbrella body of Muslim organizations, has sent 35 of its volunteers to campaign for AAP candidate Arvind Kejriwal among Varanasi's Muslims. Drug history comes in way of licence for Juhu hotel A cocaine seizure at a Juhu hotel, managed by the Oakwood Management Services Ltd two years ago, has resulted in denial of police permission to operate. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Directorate of Education sits on order for disabled kids' seats While many parents and schools are treating the nursery matter as closed for the year, for parents of children with disability, it is far from over. St Stephen's College declares its admission schedule St Stephen’s College will start admissions on June 2, 2014, along with the rest of Delhi University. Delhi University's management studies to have no entrance test Doing away with most of the entrance exams, Delhi University on Friday decided that admission to bachelor with honours in management studies (BMS) will be based on Class XII marks and personal interview in the 2014-15 admission session. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		CM Siddaramaiah asks NHAI to unlock service roads The move will come as a huge relief to locals, who are now charged Rs 225 for a monthly pass for their cars by the concessionaire, Navayuga Devanahalli Tollway Pvt Ltd. Karnataka mulls over new law to make Kannada mandatory Besides a review petition against the Supreme Court’s order on medium of instruction, the Karnataka government plans to enact a new act making Kannada the mandatory medium of instruction in primary schools. Cabs charge Rs 75 extra for airport ride Thanks to the toll hike, your cab ride to the airport has got costlier by Rs 75. Most cab operators licensed by the Kempegowda International Airport are passing the burden of toll hike to their passengers. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		K Chandrasekhar Rao to back UPA or third front, not NDA TRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao on Friday said his party would be ready to support the UPA or even the third front but not the BJP-led NDA at the Centre. Rains destroy crops, orchards across Telangana and Seemandhra Unseasonal rains coupled with strong winds destroyed harvested crop and fruit orchards in several districts across Telangana and Seemandhra in the last two days. Leaders spend a fortune to keep flock together As counting for municipal, zilla parishad, Assembly and Lok Sabha polls nears, candidates are spending nail-biting moments. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Helplines buzz, even students with 90% call It’s a competitive world and students are acutely aware of that. Helplines were buzzing through the day on Friday, with students feeling the pressure, some even after scoring 90% in the Class 12 boards. Record pass rate of 89% in corporation schools Chicken pox kept D Anandhi away from the spotlight on Friday but the family of the topper among Chennai Corporation schools, who scored 1173 marks out of 1200, was not worried. Humanities papers, not science leave students stumped Contrary to popular belief, students find science subjects easier than subjects like political science, commerce, accountancy and history. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bhai-bhai divide work at Torrent Torrent group, one of Gujarat’s biggest corporate houses and having interests in power and pharmaceuticals, took a step towards distributing its businesses between brothers Sudhir and Samir Mehta. CPCB to consider report on coal gasifiers The high court has also said that the GPCB would consider the proposals of the Morbi ceramic units and permit them to operate modified gasifiers on a trial basis, if the CPCB accepts the nine-member expert panel report. EDI announces social innovation challenge Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad (EDI) is collaborating with Saath Livelihoods Services to establish and manage 'Ashray', an incubation and research centre. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Exhibition at Allahabad museum Allahabad Museum will hold an exhibition on 'Revered Mother and her virtues' on the eve of Mother's Day which will fall on May 11 this year. Railways introduces two special trains The railway administration will run two special trains; one between Anand Vihar terminal and Santragachi and the other between Barauni and Mysore. Rural areas ahead in polling with 61% voting Rural areas in Allahabad and Phulpur parliamentary constituencies were a step ahead than urban area in terms of exercising the right to franchise. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Water kiosks 'fail' hygiene test The Berhampur Municipal Corporation has drawn flak for lack of hygiene at temporary water kiosks in the city. Government may shut six bars for engaging women dancers "This is for the first time we are initiating such action against bars in Odisha.During surprise raids, we found the six bars employed women for dancing. Orissa high court seeks MoU details of private hospitals The Orissa high court on Thursday directed health secretary to submit details of the MOUs signed with various private hospitals and nursing homes in the twin cities of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Spurned lover kills doctor at wedding reception A 26-year-old bride was shot dead at her wedding reception in Bhopal on Thursday night. Jayshree Namdeo’s 30-year-old cousin, Anurag Namdeo, killed her for rejecting his offer to marry her. 10 companies of SAF to prevent illegal sand mining from Chambal As many as 10 companies of SAF have been deployed to prevent illegal sand mining from Chambal sanctuary at Morena district in Madhya Pradesh. Goods train derails at Betul in Madhya Pradesh; Delhi-Chennai route affected Gorakhpur Express would have rammed into the derailed good train if power supply was on. The train stopped a few distance from the Ghoradongri station. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Woman attempts immolation in college Mother of a college-going student attempted to immolate herself on the premises of Government College for Women in Amritsar, accusing college authorities of denying roll number to her daughter to appear for exams. PSPCL to revive project to cut distribution loss The distribution loss reduction exercise which was abandoned by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) two years ago is set to be started again after the model code of conduct is over. Canada Post releases stamp on Komagata Maru Even though the Punjab government failed to commemorate the centenary of the Komagata Maru incident, the Canadian postal department has come out with a stamp dedicated to the incident. More Chandigarh News»

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The Sacred Place of Naimisharanya Tirtha; Antiquities of Shri Jagannath: Amazing Findings

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The Sacred Place of Naimisharanya Tirtha

Naimisharanya is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh about 90 km from its capital Lucknow in the district of Sitapur. Naimisharanya is situated on the left bank of the river Gomathi, which is a tributary of the river Ganges. Naimisharanya is popularly known as Neemsar or Naimisha. In the Bhagavata Purana it is mentioned: naimishe animisha-kshetre. This means that Naimisha is the abode of Lord Vishnu called by his name Animisha. Sri Vishnu Sahasranama (Sloka 23) describes Lord Vishnu as Animisha, which means the one who is ever awake, ever alert, and ever vigilant. He is the wisest of all.

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Antiquities of Shri Jagannath: Amazing Findings

The massive earthern mound contain cut stone blocks, round Amalaka in four pieces, broken Neel chakra in stone, which once adorned the temple top and other sculptures of historical importance. These antiquities were unearthed from the mound by Trilochan Bhoi, a villager of Kondh origin, almost single handed over a period of one year. Bhoi mentioned to me during my visit on 29th June 2004 that three handless stone icons of Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra were recovered from the mound and are presently kept in an adjoining hut for worship. This discovery confirms the theory of construction of the oldest temple for the holy trinity by the Somavamsi king Yayatikeshari ninth century A.D. as mentioned in Madala Panji, the temple chronicle of Puri Jagannath temple.

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News Digest: US-based Muslim body condemns Assam violence

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, May 09, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		US-based Muslim body condemns Assam violence A US-based organization of Indian Muslims has condemned the recent violence in Assam in which at least 32 people were killed and demanded that additional paramilitary forces be deployed in the strife-torn area. High values of uranium recorded in granitic terrains: Study "The anomalously high values of uranium in Punjab are recorded generally in granitic terrains," says a study by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). Congress should have brought back all rebels: Virbhadra Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh said on Thursday that Congress would have been benefitted during parliamentary elections if the party has not adopted the "pick and chose" policy in the return of rebels. More India News»

		Business
		Cops probe PEs in battle for power companies A clutch of marquee global investors — Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, General Atlantic Partners and Everstone Capital — are facing a criminal investigation by the Hyderabad police in a corporate takeover battle gone ugly. Oberoi Realty to launch Ritz-Carlton in Mumbai The American brand hotel is being planned in Worli and is expected to come up by 2016 at a cost of Rs 750 crore. Airlines scoff at AirAsia's 35% low-fare profit claim The grant of licence to AirAsia India has set the cat among pigeons, with existing airlines flapping their wings furiously. More Business News»

		Environment
		This leopard doesn't fall for honey trap The leopard, which the forest department says could have strayed into the Icrisat compound at Patancheru from nearby Narsapur forest, is happily feeding on wild boars, porcupines and wild rabbits, found in abundance on the institute’s premises. Rhino carcass recovered in Assam Stating natural death, the officials said the carcass was recovered at Pipoliapi camp. Antarctic Treaty signatories make marine protection progress Antarctic Treaty signatories made progress on Wednesday towards future protection of the icy continent's marine life, NGO officials said. More Environment News»

		World
		Learn Islam: Malala tells Boko Haram "I think they haven't studied Islam yet, they haven't studied Quran yet, and they should go and they should learn Islam," the 16-year-old said in a TV interview. US: House panels approve anti-surveillance bill The House Intelligence Committee abandoned its own surveillance bill and unanimously approved the measure that sailed through the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. China shames 70-yr-old ex-editor for leaking state secrets The journalist, Gao Yu, was "criminally detained on suspicion of providing state secrets to sources outside China", the Beijing public security department said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Struggling actress stripped, photographed and blackmailed In what seems like another disgusting case of outraging the modesty of a young woman, a 23-year-old struggling actress has alleged that she had been stripped, photographed and then blackmailed. SRK will not go on Hajj without daughter Suhana In December 2012, Aamir Khan accompanied his mother Zeenat Hussain on Hajj Deepika to shoot with Ranbir, Ranveer post 2 months break Once she wraps up 'Happy New Year' in the Mumbai heat, Deepika Padukone plans to escape to colder climes More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Experts create living organism with 'alien' DNA Scientists reported on Wednesday that they had taken a significant step toward altering the fundamental alphabet of life — creating an organism with an expanded artificial genetic code in its DNA. Soon, cheap portable chip for instant blood tests Scientists are developing a portable, credit-card-sized chip that can be used to run instant blood tests to detect anything from HIV to diabetes. First realistic virtual universe created Move over Matrix, astronomers have created the first realistic virtual simulation of the universe, tracking 13 billion years of cosmic evolution. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rosberg takes aim at Mercedes Hamilton While Lewis Hamilton keeps an eye on Red Bull, teammate Nico Rosberg will be taking aim at his Mercedes teammate at the Spanish Grand Prix. Nadal marches into Madrid Open last 8 World No. 1 Rafael Nadal remained on course to retain his Madrid Masters title with a comfortable 6-1, 6-4 win over Finland's Jarkko Nieminen on Thursday. McLaren 'miles' behind Mercedes: Button Jenson Button believes his McLaren team are "miles behind" pace-setting rivals Mercedes and have no chance of catching them in F1 Spanish Grand Prix. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xperia Z2 review: Worthy rival to Galaxy S5, HTC One (M8) We review the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone to see how well it compares with the rivals and if it calls for an upgrade if you are already an Xperia Z or Z1 user. Nintendo says no to same-sex relationships in new game Nintendo isn't allowing gamers to play as gay in an upcoming life simulator game. Cognizant: Europe outsources more Cognizant’s head of strategy Malcolm Frank spoke to TOI shortly after the announcement of the company’s results. Excerpts: More Technology News»

		Education
		Iran, UAE blacklist Osmania University degrees If you have graduated from Osmania University through distance education and looking for a job in West Asia, you may be in for a rude shock. Petition in Madras high court for pre-school education in govt schools A petition has been filed in Madras high court seeking a direction to Tamil Nadu government to implement pre-school education by introducing LKG and UKG in government schools. Karnataka State Open University's convocation to be held on May 10 Of the 23,913 candidates who have been awarded degrees, 14,711, which is 61.51 per cent, are women. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cop, revenue officer held for graft A police constable and a revenue officer were caught in separate ACB traps while demanding bribes on Thursday. Train mishap: Man unaware of wife's last rites The last rites of Surekha Nakti (35), who died in the Diva-Sawantwadi passenger train derailment on Sunday, have already been performed by her relatives without the knowledge of her husband and young daughters. Apps emerging new health tool Mobiles may emerge as one of the best instruments to control heart diseases. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Now, use an app to clear traffic “The application has been developed to ensure that a road user does not have to approach a traffic cop to solve his problems,” said a senior traffic official. DTC drive against vehicles crowding capital's bus stops The sight of bus stops overrun by Gramin Sewa vehicles and RTVs even as buses vie for space to stop could finally be over. Najeeb asks DDA to augment supply Dwarka residents may get some respite from their perennial water problem with lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung having directed Delhi Development Authority to explore options of augmenting supply to the area and of supplying water tankers free of cost to residents for the three months of summer. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		60% clear PU, Karnataka clocks 15-year best After a span of 15 years, Karnataka has managed to clock 60% pass in the II PU exams. Of the 6.13 lakh students who appeared for the March 2014 exams, 60.47% have passed. BIAL sitting on airport city land: Bangalore Political Action Committee A section of Bangalore’s citizens, led by some powerful corporate voices, is at war with the city’s airport authorities again, for what they see as unreasonably high airport charges being proposed by the latter. Asked to delete Facebook account, girl hangs herself Aditi (name changed), 13, was apparently distressed by mother, Mohana, berating her for spending too much time on Facebook. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Netas turn to gods for victory With polling over and their fates sealed, candidates are seeking divine intervention to ensure that they emerge winners. As a result, astrologers and pundits are having a field day and the bonanza for them is expected to continue till May 16. Couple on morning walk run over by car A couple, who were on their morning walk, died when an Indica car hit them near Down Town dabha at Narsingi in the early hours of Thursday. Techie held for molestation bid on maid An IBM engineer was arrested by Dabeerpura police for allegedly trying to outrage the modesty of a domestic help on Thursday.He was sent to judicial remand. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Mullaperiyar dam: TN-Kerala border tense Even as incessant rains kept the weather chilly along the inter-state border, the bandh call in Kerala kept the political temperatures soaring. ISI agent tailed US consulate officials, say investigators Sakir Hussain, the suspected ISI agent arrested in the city on April 29 had been tailing US consulate officials and looking for unoccupied buildings in the vicinity, probably for an attack, investigators said. Judge pulls up CBI for arresting SRMC head, grants bail Four days after it arrested Sri Ramachandra Medical University chancellor V R Venkatachalam in connection with alleged irregularities in the import of luxury cars, the CBI under fire in the Madras high court, which questioned the rationale behind the high-profile arrest. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Holy books bless new police chowki in Gujarat A newly-built police chowki in a sensitive suburban area of Ahmedabad was inaugurated with the blessings of both the Quran and the Bhagvad Gita. Stanford report slams low conviction rate in Gujarat riot cases Twelve years after the Gujarat riots, a study by Stanford Law School has concluded that the conviction rate in riot cases is less than 10%. Panel puts conditions for coal gasifier use The committee of experts has also recommended a third-party monitoring to ensure compliance of pollution norms - in addition to the routine checks by GPCB and CPCB - twice a year if gasifiers are allowed to be operated. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Mob attacks mayor's cavalcade A mob of people attacked the cavalcade of mayor Abhilasha Gupta on Wednesday evening when she went to Ghaus Memorial School following complaints of rigging at the polling centre.Her car was also damaged in the incident. For them voting matters more than distance He is not alone.In fact, a number of denizens employed in far-flung areas of the country returned home to cast their votes and make their presence felt in the 'festival of democracy' - the General Elections 2014. 'Solve problems of youth, instead of mud-slinging' The excitement among voters was palpable when they came to exercise their franchise during the polling in Allahabad on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Extortionists held in Jajpur, Odisha With the arrest of two men, police have claimed to have busted a gang of extortionists in Jajpur district. Blood plasma 'sale' may hit voluntary donation Senior officials justified giving away the surplus component of blood to a private company, as otherwise it had to be disposed of as biomedical waste. Guidelines framed for inter-college transfer of students Following allegations of irregularities in transfer of students from one college to another on medical grounds, the Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) on Wednesday laid down new guidelines. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Wedding turns bloody: Bride shot by jilted lover A bride was shot dead at a marriage garden in Lal Ghati by her jilted lover on Thursday evening. At least two bullets pierced her body. Poll employee caught pants down sodomising 5-year-old boy A 47-year-old government employee on poll duty was allegedly caught red-handed attempting an unnatural sex with a 5-year-old boy in Chhatarpurdistrict of Madhya Pradeshon on Thursday. Notices to Shahrukh, Sunil Shetty and Devgan for 'promoting' liquor in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh high court on Thursday issued notices to five Bollywood stars for alleged violation of state excise Act by promoting liquor brands in the state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Pakistan's trade show begins in Amritsar Aiming to bring two Punjabs together, the five-day event 'The Pakistan Show 2014' opened in Amritsar on Thursday. HC stays Punjab order to remove 6 assistant public relation officers The high court on Thursday stayed the Punjab government's orders, removing six assistant public relation officers (APROs) and replacing them with six new candidates. 30 villagers booked for attack on SGPC team Three members of the team, including the Muktsar gurdwara manager, were injured in stone-pelting by villagers on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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