News Digest: Flaunting faith in style

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 10, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Flaunting faith in style From laptop skins with Biblical verses and Islamic knowledge games to pricey porcelain Hindu icons, the religious merchandise market has got a makeover he writing is on the wall: ‘God is Good’, it says. Modi, Manmohan visit ailing Jaswant Former Union minister Jaswant Singh continues to be on life support system at an army hospital, where he was admitted with head injuries early Friday morning. Be creative, end alimony delays: Madras high court The Madras high court has asked family courts to think out of the box and invoke their inherent powers to curb the practice of husbands denying or delaying payment of alimony to their wives in matrimonial cases. More India News»

		Business
		Regulators discuss ways to implement Budget proposals Financial sector regulators including RBI and Sebi on Saturday discussed the road map for the implementation of single demat account, uniform KYC norms and strengthening of markets as announced in the Budget 2014-15. Adani Enterprises reports Q1 profit Adani group’s consolidated total income for the period increased by 43 per cent to Rs 16,524 crore, as compared to Rs 11,547 crore in the same period last fiscal. Godrej Industries Q1 net up by 46% It had reported net profit of Rs 53.25 crore in the April- June period of the 2013-14 fiscal, Godrej Industries said in a BSE filing. More Business News»

		Environment
		60 tortoises seized from air passenger in Chennai Customs officials at Chennai airport on Saturday seized 60 star tortoises from a 35-year-old man who was trying to smuggle them to Bangkok on an Air Asia flight scheduled to take off at 10:20pm. Boeing to make jet fuel using tobacco Known as solaris, the hybrid plant is a nicotine-free alternative to traditional tobacco. Florican spotted in Sokhaliya region of Ajmer Monsoon is a joyful time for scientists and bird watchers with many rare bird species being spotted. More Environment News»

		World
		Women stoned to death in Syria for adultery A cleric read the verdict before the truck came and dumped a large pile of stones near the municipal garden. At $18m, US gets costliest Hindu temple On a similar scale, something very different will open this weekend in this suburb, an hour south of New York City -- purportedly the biggest and most expensive Hindu temple complex in the United States. Latest party drug in Britain: Laughing gas Britain is planning to crackdown on a 'legal high' which is sold in music concerts across the country — 'laughing gas'. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapil Sharma's mother could not recognise MS Dhoni? Kapil Sharma, 33, is a free-spirited person, who is deeply emotional, but lives life on his own terms. He loves his mother the most in the world and is not just responsible, but also loyal to his old friends, many of whom are attached to his hit show on Indian television Comedy Nights With Kapil. Things you did not know about Kapil Sharma He's one of the most loved comedians on Television. And as Kapil Sharma turns a year older today, we bring to you some lesser known facts about the comedian/TV host and soon to be actor. Why SRK doesn't want too many sisters At a recent event, when Shah Rukh Khan was asked about celebrating Raksha Bandhan with his sister Shehnaz, he said they’ll be keeping it simple. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		One sniff, and you're in chocolate heaven How would you react if someone were to offer you a powdered stimulant, one that had to be inhaled? A tad shocked, you might say. However, the stimulant we’re talking about here isn’t among the banned ones like cocaine but finely ground dust of pure Dominican Republic cocoa mixed with a hint of ginger and mint. Space funerals for pets A company that blasts human ashes into space is now offering a similar service for animals. Bangalore company, Lockheed tie up for Moon mission Team Indus, India's only entry for the $30-million Google Lunar XPrize, has partnered with American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin for its Moonshot moment. More Science News»

		Sports
		Jwala Gutta lashes out at national coach Gopichand The divide in Hyderabad's badminton camp was evident on Wednesday, when Telangana chief minister Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao met the winner. Time to switch gear for World C'ships and Asiad: Narang Gagan Narang, who recently bagged a silver and a bronze at CWG, said it was time to switch gears as World C'ships and Asiad come calling next month. Blatter wants his critics to stand for president Sepp Blatter wants his detractors to stand up and take him on in a FIFA presidential election rather than just criticise him, FIFA president said on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple, Google poaching case: Judge rejects $324.5m settlement The ruling by US District Judge Lucy Koh scotches a settlement reached in April, prolonging a 3-year-old case. New strategy as Google, Facebook transform into conglomerates Facebook, Google and other internet titans have been busy transforming themselves into web conglomerates, making fortunes for the venture capital industry. iPhone 6 leaked photos in retail box The iPhone 6 may be announced September 9, and photos and renders have been leaking like crazy. More Technology News»

		Education
		Teachers learn to tackle depression, suicide tendencies among schoolkids National Crime Record Bureau’s figures show that as many as 2,471 children committed suicide after failing in examinations in 2013. The numbers are up by almost 10% as compared to the previous year Govt yet to release funds for private minority colleges It is a struggle for survival for dozens of the over 220 privately managed minority colleges as the state government is yet to release funds sanctioned for fee reimbursement in FY 2013-14 which runs into tens of crores. US education fair for Indian students Students wishing to pursue undergraduate programmes in the subject of their choice at a top American university are being given an opportunity to know what exactly is on offer there at a fair being held here Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bombay and Mumbai co-existed on old coins In the 1600s, Angelina wasn’t actor Brad Pitt’s sultry wife but rather a form of silver coinage issued by the Bombay Mint set up by the British East India Company (EIC). Freedom fighters upset with erosion of values Living alone at a modest Santa Cruz flat, surrounded by files, newspaper clippings, old photographs and vials of medicine, S J Chhugani keeps thinking about the friends he has lost in the last few years. Mumbai commuters tweet their way out of traffic jams this monsoon Till about a month ago, Abdulsalam Shaikh felt he must be the only one to get caught in traffic jams daily on the Western Express Highway.  More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		BJP flayed on lack of safety for women Hitting out at the BJP-led Central government, Delhi Congress on Saturday said that it has totally failed to protect the safety and security of women. Uttarakhand youth found dead A 20-year-old student from Uttarakhand has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan at a hotel in Nabi Karim area of central Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Police have not found a suicide note. Man moves Delhi high court for free treatment A man suffering from an autoimmune disease has moved the Delhi high court seeking directions to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to provide him with free treatment, saying he can’t afford the same. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Battered minor out of danger A 13-year-old domestic help who was physically battered by her educated, well-heeled employers and was on ventilator at Victoria Hospital, regained consciousness after two days on Saturday. Digging halted, boy's family to get Rs 5 lakh The Karnataka government has decided to stop digging to extricate the body of six-year-old boy from a borewell on his father's field in Bagalkot district. Bangalore heals innocent victims of war zones Innocent people become collateral damage in wars.And giving healing touch to such innocent people wounded in the war zones of west Asia are the hospitals of Bangalore. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Experts' panel to help build capital The Andhra Pradesh government is mulling appointing expert sub-committees to assist in the building of the capital once a decision on its location is finalized. Experts' committee on the lookout Members of the experts' committee on state capital made a whirlwind tour of Nellore district on Saturday. Efforts on to revamp and showcase Hyderabad on world map Taking its 'mission Hyderabad' project forward, officials of the Telangana government have now decided to draw up a detailed 'vision document' for the capital. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Two government departments clash in Madras high court over piece of land “The state government should speak in one voice,” said an irked Madras high court, when two government departments took contradictory stands over ownership of a parcel of land lying near Kodaikanal. Woman posing as Chennai collector arrested in Salem A 26-year-old science graduate who forged an identity card describing her as the Chennai collector and cheated several people of more than 20 lakh was arrested in Edapadi near Salem on Friday. She collected 4 lakh from one person promising a job and borrowed the rest from the others. Singer electrocuted on stage during temple festival show In a tragic incident, a 30-year-old singer was electrocuted on stage on Friday night during a performance at a temple festival in Alandur. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two families bound by donated organ The chikungunya outbreak in 2008 had affected Harish Chavda, 46 then, severely. A resident of Khokhra, Chavda was hospitalized for weeks together and due to a wrong dosage of medication, developed severe health complications due to which both his kidneys had failed. Oh brother! They belled the CAT together They probably learnt as kids that A stood for Apple, B was for Ball and C… Well, C stood for CAT. CM greets Gujaratis on 'Raksha Bandhan' Gujarat chief minister Anandiben Patel greeted the people of Gujarat on the festival of ?Rakshabandhan', the festival of the love between brother and sister, which will be celebrated on Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Flood scare: Phaphamau, Naini submerged The low-lying areas of the city, including Phaphamau and Naini, were submerged following release of water into Ganga and Yamuna from barrages on Saturday morning. In fact, the river water was merely a few metres away from the residential areas of trans-Ganga areas till reports last came in. UPSRTC schemes to attract tourists a flop ‘Tourist Pass’ and ‘Tourist Bus’ -- the two ambitious schemes initiated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) about four years ago to attract foreign and domestic tourists and boost its revenue -- has turned out to be big flop as not a single person has approached the authorities in these years to avail the facility. Century-old 'asthdhatu' idol stolen A century-old ‘asthdhatu’ idol of Goddess Durga was stolen from a temple in Ghatwa village under Karchana on Friday night. The idol was adorned with gold and silver ornaments worth Rs 50,000 which was also missing. A FIR has been lodged in this connection. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Govt wakes up to promote stay-at-home scheme for tourists On Friday, state tourism and culture minister Ashok Panda inaugurated a workshop to popularize the scheme, christened ?Bed and Breakfast'."The basic idea of B&B is to provide another accommodation option to tourists. 'Worst over', but lakhs still stranded The state government on Friday said the worst of the floods was over even as lakhs of people remained marooned in villages by swirling waters from the Mahanadi and Baitarani rivers for the fifth consecutive day. Delhi warned of potato crisis in May The Union agriculture secretary had also asked the state to advise the district administrations to take steps to check hoarding and keep tabs on their stocks in cold storages. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh BJP could soon get its new chief After the BJP national council has ratified Amit Shah's appointment as the party national president on Saturday, the chief for the Madhya Pradesh unit could also be announced any time soon. Man attempts suicide after kids stop him from marrying again A middle-aged man created a scene at Aradhana Nagar when he attempted suicide after his children stopped him from second marriage on Friday. Man stabbed for filing case against dog owner Police have registered a complaint on July 29 against the two accused. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No record with Virbhadra on packing boxes, pesticides: I-T Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh's apple orchards in Shimla generated an income of Rs 6.5 crore between 2008 and 2011. Amit Shah's statement adds to suspense over BJP-HJC alliance Suspense over BJP-HJC alliance deepened on Saturday as saffron party's president Amit Shah said that the party would form the government in Haryana on its own. Bracken fern-induced mysterious disease kills cattle in Kullu Thousands of stockmen in Kullu are grappling with a fern-induced mysterious disease which is causing urinary bladder tumors in cattle, eventually killing it. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Pakistan hands over 'castaway' BSF jawan

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 09, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Pakistan hands over 'castaway' BSF jawan The Pakistan Rangers on Friday handed over the BSF jawan who got swept into Pakistan, trapped in strong currents of the Chenab, to authorities on Suchetgarh border in RS Pura sector. Body shopping: Bengal racket thrives on loopholes in law Given the shortage of donors, constraints in law on who among living donors can donate may seem strange. But the Bengal experience shows there are good reasons for such laws. The secret lies in simplifying rules and converting desire into action Red tape and a few ways of asking people if they wish to donate among key problems. More India News»

		Business
		SBI wants external agency to run Bhushan Steel after MD's arrest The State Bank of India (SBI) will push for appointing a managing agency to run Bhushan Steel after the arrest of its vice-chairman and managing director Neeraj Singal. Sebi fines RIL Rs 13cr for not disclosing diluted EPS Market regulator Sebi on Friday fined Reliance Industries (RIL) Rs 13 crore for alleged non-disclosure of diluted earnings per share (EPS) for six quarters. 'Foreign trade policy to focus on manufacturing' In a wide-ranging interview with TOI, Nirmala Sitharaman discusses the government’s strategy for the economy, including the focus on pharma, biotech and project exports in the Foreign Trade Policy, due in a few weeks. More Business News»

		Environment
		Florican spotted in Sokhaliya region of Ajmer Monsoon is a joyful time for scientists and bird watchers with many rare bird species being spotted. NGT seeks govt reply on green zone depletion in NCR The National Green Tribunal has sought a response from the Centre on depletion of natural conservation zones like forests, water bodies and wastelands in the National Capital Region. India asks rich nations to 'walk the talk' on climate change issues India on Friday said it was time for developed nations to “walk the talk” in addressing climate change with four BASIC nations jointly asking rich countries to take lead in dealing with the pollution induced global warming in accordance with their “historical responsibilities''. More Environment News»

		World
		US, UN condemn fresh Gaza violence The US and UN condemned the resumption of attacks between Gaza and Israel Friday, urging both sides to cease hostilities, media reported. American doctor with Ebola says he is getting stronger The Texas doctor being treated for Ebola in Atlanta after getting evacuated from West Africa said in a statement on Friday he was "growing stronger every day." Disaster-hit Malaysia Airlines to be government-owned Troubled Malaysia Airlines, hit by double disasters of MH370 and MH17, plans to delist and make it fully government-owned under a “complete overhaul” announced by the its largest shareholder on Friday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Why Mehr Rampal left teary-eyed from a party? Sussanne Khan and Hrithik Roshan filed for a divorvce and shocked all their fans. There were speculations that Sussane's closeness to Arjun Rampal led to the difference between the two. Sussanne has not demanded a single penny: Hrithik There were recent media reports alleging that Hrithik Roshan’s separated wife Sussanne had claimed 400 crore as Alimony from him. Ranbir's sister reveals his childhood obsession It’s Raksha Bandhan on Sunday. And, in the course of a casual conversation with Ranbir Kapoor’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, we discovered that as a child, Ranbir loved Spider-Man rakhis. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists studying birth of the Sun Researchers have investigated the solar system's prehistoric phase to better understand the events that led to the birth of the Sun. Coffee tied to lower incidence of tinnitus Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. All you need to know about Ebola There are four types of Ebola virus that infect humans. More Science News»

		Sports
		Tendulkar praises women and differently-abled athletes Differently-abled and women athletes, especially from the rural areas, on Friday drew special praise from cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar. No sponsors for Anand-Carlsen re-match: Kasparov The World Chess Championship re-match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen faces the possibility of being rescheduled to early next year. Postponement of Asian Games trial irks Mary Kom The postponement has left Mary Kom fuming as she termed this last-minute schedule change as highly "unprofessional" on the part of the organisers. More Sports News»

		Technology
		IT pros get a tech ladder to rise An Indian engineer tries to jump quickly to the managerial side, because that’s been the only path to career progression. This is the reason why many also rush to obtain MBAs. IBM unveils chip that emulates human brain IBM has unveiled a "brain-like" computer chip that is the size of a postage stamp and capable of processing massive amounts of data. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka okays 5,000 promotions In his first week as Infosy new CEO, Vishal Sikka has approved around 5,000 promotions to help retain key staff and improve employee morale at the software company. More Technology News»

		Education
		High court seeks govt reply on plea claiming Delhi Judicial Service exam had incorrect questions A bench of justices S Ravindra Bhat and Vipin Sanghi also issued a notice to the high court registrar seeking its reply on the plea by August 20. Children from red light areas find home in residential school Far away from the murky world of brothels, children of sex workers have found shelter in a free residential school on the outskirts of Kolkata where they are trying to carve out a new identity. Tamil Nadu medical colleges go free despite parading fake faculty Between July 16 and August 7 this year, 4 medical colleges facing CBI cases have managed to wriggle out of criminal proceedings despite detailed chargesheets were filed. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Kid was caned for eating in classroom' The eight-year-old in a Matunga east school for special children was caned by his teacher for consuming food in the classroom Sunil Paraskar trying to mislead court: Lawyerr The lawyer of the complainant in the rape case involving deputy inspector general Sunil Paraskar has filed a perjury application against the accused alleging that he wrongly told the court that she was arrested in an escort service case RPF on lookout for bullies on Dahanu local The group later threatened that they would not let the man get down and forcibly hold him back till Vaitarna station More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Forms for DDA flats in 2 weeks In less than a fortnight, DDA will start accepting applications for its biggest housing scheme. Brochures for the 2014 scheme, which will offer 25,600 flats, will be available online and over the counter from August 25. CBI books 33 DJB staff, two pvt firms CBI has registered six FIRs against 33 Delhi Jal Board officials for allegedly favouring two private firms by clearing their exorbitant bills without any service or product being delivered. 'Food carts need licence The civic bodies in the capital on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that shops desiring to sell edibles and beverages including sugarcane juice and cut fruits in the open will need to take license and fulfil conditions like displaying fitness certificate of employees. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Day after, successful KPSC candidates are in despair Anger gave way to despair, and frustration swelled at Freedom Park on Friday, as the state cabinet's decision to scrap recruitment for 362 KAS posts sank into the successful candidates. Couple held for beating minor help in Bangalore A 13-year-old domestic help is battling for life at Vani Vilas Hospital after she was allegedly beaten up by her employers - a green-solutions businessman and his wife. The couple has been arrested. When dollu dancers had Indonesian prince in thrall Ghatotkacha is a super hero in Indonesia, said Prince Adiguno Natadiningrat Mohammad Mas'ud Thoyib, as he spent almost 15 minutes with the Dollu Kunitha artistes who had royally impressed him with their performance at The Times of India International Folk Festival. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Bankers flay crop loan waiver The farm loan waiver scheme announced by the TRS government came in for criticism by bankers on Friday who felt that the faulty announcement had not only disturbed the economy of the banking system but also failed to help distressed farmers. Need to tackle nativity issue with utmost caution The bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh should have heralded an era of peaceful resolution of contentious issues, which had been foreseen and bound to come up.Alas, that has not happened. Survey can't be held in a day, say babus Even as preparations are underway for the biggest ever household survey in Telangana, politicians and bureaucrats in Hyderabad have expressed apprehension that the study cannot be carried out in one single day. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu got Rs 16,000 crore from UPA for rural schemes in 3 years The Jayalalithaa government may have had sharp political differences with the Congress-led UPA regime, but the state received a huge chunk of Central funds for rural development in the past three years . DMK retains suspended leader in TV channel DMK, which suspended its organising secretary P V Kalyanasundaram from all party posts, is yet to take a call on his directorship of the scam-tainted Kalaignar TV. Corporation's plan to lay plastic roads full of holes Corporation of Chennai made a big ballyhoo about its plan to re-lay roads with a combination of plastic and bitumen that it said would make the road surfaces stronger and last longer. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		HC relief for IPS officer Rahul Sharma In a relief to IPS officer Rahul Sharma, the Gujarat high court on Friday stayed the state government from taking any action on the six show-cause notices it had issued to the officer for alleged misconduct. Remembering the martyrs The exhibition to celebrate the 67 years of Independence has pictures of 220 revolutionaries ranging from fighters of 1857s 'The First War of Independence' to prominent leaders of India's freedom struggle. Cops bring Insas out of cold storage At last 6,700 Insas assault rifles, lying unused for the past three years at Ahmedabad police headquarters, will be handed over to the local police. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Ayurvedic medical college recognition cancelled by CCIM A medical college here had its recognition cancelled by Central Council of Indian Medicine due to inadequate facilities in the institution, following which seven professors and 49 medical students have been shifted to various government medical colleges in the state. AI plane tyre bursts at Allahabad airport; all passengers safe Passengers on board an Air India flight that arrived here from New Delhi today had a close shave when one of the plane's tyres burst while it was taxiing on the tarmac, an airport official said.Passengers on board an Air India flight that arrived here from New Delhi today had a close shave when one of the plane's tyres burst while it was taxiing on the tarmac, an airport official said. 'Thana cops don't maintain register of elderly couple' The brutal killings of two elderly couples in Mutthiganj and Handia within a short span of 24 hours has not only rocked the people, but also raised a question over the security and safe of elderly people living alone in the city. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NDDB launches multi-pronged programme in Odisha In a bid to raise milk productivity and ensure remunerative prices to dairy farmers in Odisha, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has launched a multi-pronged programme involving cooperatives at an investment of about Rs 15 crore to begin with. Odisha signs MoU with NDDB to set up a new semen station In its bid to produce quality cattle and buffalo, the state government on Friday signed an MoU with the NDDB for setting up a semen bank in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Odisha prepares action plan to open bank branches in all GPs In order to take banking to the door step, Odisha government has prepared an action plan and asked banks to provide services in all 4,597 unbanked gram panchayats (GPs) of the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Pollution case: NGT issues warrants against 6 Mandideep industrialists National Green Tribunal (NGT) central zone bench on Friday issued warrants against six industrialists of Mandideep Industrial Area (MIA) for failure to appear before the tribunal. Harassment by senior forced me to attempt suicide: woman CISF constable Two days after a woman CISF constable posted on security duty at Raja Bhoj International Airport attempted suicide from her service revolver, she gained consciousness and gave statement to police on Thursday that she was being harassed by her senior official. HC rejects bail application of SI exam scam suspect The probe agency had moved HC seeking cancellation of his bail application on grounds of non-cooperation in the investigations.He did not turn up for interrogation despite repeated notices, STF informed court. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		American Bully delivers 10 pups The one-and-a-half year old American Bully delivered the 10 puppies with the assistance of Dr APS Manget at his hospital on Thursday. YUWA agog to fight polls Ranjan, a UIET student who hails from Bodh Gaya, Bihar, had contested for joint secretary's post as an independent candidate and bagged 2,248 votes last year. Gujarat man held for fraud The accused, Sachin Bhagmal Shah, had duped people with fake names of Aditya Sanghvir, Rajvir Mishra, Rajat and Srikant Shekhawat. More Chandigarh News»

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