News Digest: Britain to honour Indian heroes of World War I

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 17, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Britain to honour Indian heroes of World War I Special memorials for all Victoria Cross winners from India will be put up in towns and villages where they were born. Suspected ISI agent arrested: Police A suspected agent of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district on Saturday on the charge of passing defence information to ISI, a senior police officer said. UPSC asks examinees to leave English comprehension section unanswered Notifying the new marking scheme for Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 in line with the government's decision not to count the marks for English comprehension section of Paper II for gradation, the UPSC on Saturday asked the examinees to leave the questions in this section unanswered as they would not be evaluated. More India News»

		Business
		Govt against high taxation; both pro-business, pro-poor: Jaitley Union finance minister Arun Jaitleytoday said the Narendra Modi government does not believe in a high taxation regime but is being pro-business and pro-poor at the same time. Singapore to help India in smart cities project India today roped in Singapore for providing its expertise in this even as the two countries decided to step up economic engagement besides defence and security cooperation. Syndicate Bank CMD in judicial custody till Aug 29 A special CBI judge today remanded the Syndicate Bank's suspended CMD Sudhir Kumar Jain and others to judicial custody till August 29. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rhino carcass found in Jaldapara national park A rhino carcass minus its horn was found in the north range of Jaldapara National park in North Bengal, a top forest official said on Saturday. Study blames humans for most of melting glaciers More than two-thirds of the recent rapid melting of the world's glaciers can be blamed on humans, a new study finds. New study explores the sinister side of meerkats “Since meerkats are cute and fluffy, and have been saccharine, anthropomorphized poster children for happy family life, it comes across as more shocking,” the study's leader, Dr Matthew Bell. More Environment News»

		World
		West warns Russia over Ukraine as aid waits in limbo Ukraine's crisis entered dangerous new territory on Saturday with Kiev claiming its forces destroyed a Russian military convoy, while the US warned Moscow over its "provocative" efforts at destabilization. US pair charged with Bali murder could face death An American couple arrested on the Indonesian resort island of Bali in connection with the death of the woman's mother could face charges of premeditated murder carrying a maximum penalty of death, police said on Saturday. Pak court orders filing of murder charges against Sharif A Pakistani court on Saturday ordered framing of murder charges against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, his brother and Punjab chief minister Shahbaz and 19 others over the June violence near Canada-based cleric Tahirul Qadri's headquarters here that killed 14 of his supporters. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'People couldn't relate to me as a man' Kiku Sharda’s dream run on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has ended. 'Kick' crosses Chennai Express in Bollywood's BO In quick succession, Bollywood seems to be breaking its own records. In 2013, Rohit Shetty’s Chennai Express was met with much jubilation when it became the highest Bollywood box-office earner in India. 'I attempted suicide not once but thrice' While they may be seen as sansakri onscreen, their off screen image is quite different. Check out these TV actresses who are way different from their on screen image! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Aspirin may slow breast cancer recurrence Some postmenopausal overweight breast cancer patients who use common anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin or ibuprofen have significantly lower breast cancer recurrence rates, scientists have found. Alien on the moon is just dust: Nasa scientist A famous image showing an alien walking on the moon is simply "dust, an eyelash or scratch on the negative" of the film that took the image, Nasa has said. Using skin whitening products? Some creams may contain toxic mercury Although the metal does lighten skin, dark spots and even acne, research has shown that the silvery liquid can cause a number of health problems. More Science News»

		Sports
		Swansea stun Man United 2-1 to ruin Van Gaal's EPL bow Louis van Gaal's Manchester United reign got off to a false start as Swansea City won 2-1 in the season's opening Premier League game at Old Trafford. Michael Chopra signs up for Indian Super League Former Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra, an Indian-origin English footballer, confirmed his participation in the inaugural Indian Super League. EPL: Dier last-minute goal helps Tottenham beat West Ham 1-0 Dier's goal on debut for Spurs gave Pochettino victory in his first game in charge as they beat West Ham 1-0 in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus review: Heavy on specs, yet a letdown We used Karbonn's top-of-the-line Octane Plus smartphone for a week and here's what we think... Bill Gates, Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos pour ice water on their heads The three took up the Ice Bucket Challenge to spread awareness about ALS by dumping a bucket of ice cold water on themselves. 6 accessories you must buy for your tablet Check out our list of six accessories that are a must-buy to make your tablet even more useful… More Technology News»

		Education
		Odisha to get its second agriculture university: Minister Odisha will soon get its second agriculture university in the poverty stricken KBK (Kalahandi-Balangir-Koraput) region of the state. Modern Montessori to expand pre-schools in India "We feel there is this huge demand in India for trained pre-school teachers and demand for kindergartens in cities," said T Chandroo, chairman and chief executive officer of Modern Montessori International (MMI), an education brand from the UK. Indian Institute of Science among top 500 in Chinese world ranking Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the lone Indian institution to bag a spot in the top 500 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions dominated by American universities, according to a list released by a Chinese organisation on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Helmet donning robbers make off with Rs 35.65 lakh from bookstore Two men robbed a wholesale books at Chandivali of Rs 35.65 lakh in cash wearing helmets so as not to be caught on CCTVs installed there. Cop caught taking money to go slow on case A constable of the Mira Road police station has been arrested by the Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB),Thane for allegedly taking Rs 2,000 bribe from a man against whom a Non-Cognisable (NC) offence was registered. BEST's power monopoly ends, Tata enters Mumbai BEST’s power monopoly finally came to an end on Friday. Tata Power Company (TPC) has now been granted a distribution licence in Mumbai for the next 25 years, and it will now set foot in the island city—giving residential consumers a chance to switch to cheaper power. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Brace for jams at Ashram Traffic jams on the Ashram flyover are likely from August 18 with PWD planning to partially close the carriageway towards Sarai Kale Khan for repairs. 2 new flyovers on Outer Ring Road The flyovers are part of a larger project to make the stretch between Vikaspuri and Noida signal free.The first phase of the project is an elevated road on a stretch of 22.1km from Vikaspuri to Wazirabad. Constable's murder: Killer's accomplice held A notorious gangster named Firoze Bilauri was arrested for the murder of Delhi Police constable Shivraj Tomar. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dreams keep this former child-maid going At 16, Shree is bubbly, giggly and full of resolutions. Her most important one right now is to put an end to her extra-curricular activities and focus on studies - she's writing her class 10 examination this year. She slipped twice as she climbed up 15-feet flagpole It was all over in two minutes.Ranjitha, a Class VI student, climbed the 15-foot-high mast in her school in west Mysore with the support of her schoolmates, and the rope on her shoulder. Child safety panel is mandatory in schools: Karnataka CM Every school in Karnataka must constitute a child safety committee, chief minister Siddaramaiah said here on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Women cabbies to hit the road in Srikakulam The Srikakulam district administration has come up with a proposal to allow women to drive public transport vehicles such as light commercial vehicles like mini vans as well as cabs and auto-rickshaws as part of its women’s empowerment drive. Chain snatcher and wanted criminal attacks cop, killed in police firing A notorious criminal wanted in several cases of chain snatching in different parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana was shot dead by police after he attacked a policeman with a sharp weapon here, police said today. My Hyderabad and me — riding solo What happens when you start your bike and go on a long ride alone? More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Pulicat fisherwomen fatten crabs for profit When Bujiyamma bought a crab from the Chintadripet market, it weighed only 400g. After a month, its weight doubled to 800g. Thavil maestro comes to life on celluloid Yezhpanam Dakshinamurthy would never take his 'thavil' (a barrel-shaped drum) whenever he went abroad for a performance, but was very particular about the stick he used as he could make the best out of any 'thavil'. Actress Sonia Agarwal was seen partying at Pasha in Chennai It was a night that saw the young and the restless of the city team up in large numbers More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad youth aims Limca record with longest drawing On August 12, this 22-year-old was all concentration in achieving the goal he had set for himself — to enter the Limca Book of Records with the longest drawing. Ahmedabad Unesco hope kept hanging Innumerable architectural wonders, 36 ASI-shielded structures, around 12,000 privately owned heritage houses and the Walled City’s narrow lanes winding in from another time, where lie hundreds of intricately carved pols. Sporting season to begin in Gujarat Last few weeks were blessing for all the sports lovers from all over the world. First, it was the mega sporting event Fifa football World Cup, held in Brazil in June-July, that took the world by a storm and soon after followed the Glasgow Commonwealth Games which concluded just recently. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wife, paramour kill man Opposing the extramarital affair of his wife proved fatal for a man. His wife and her paramour allegedly killed him in his room at Maqsoodnagar village in Nanpara Kotwali on Wednesday night. The man’s father lodged a complaint with Nanpara police. A youth electrocuted, villagers block road youth was electrocuted after he came in contact with a high tension wire while planting paddy in field. New guidelines for school buses New guidelines have been issued by Regional Transport Authority for operating school buses in Devipatan division on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha cops bag highest number of gallantry awards Odisha's biggest ever anti-Maoist operation, which caused the death of 13 Maoists in Malkangiri district last year, helped the state police bag the maximum number of awards in the category of President's police medal for gallantry (PPMG) in the country. Maharathy lands in quota quagmire Agriculture minister Pradeep Maharathy has joined the list of those, who allegedly grabbed government plots/quarters by misusing discretionary quota (DQ). Cops no to minister's road travel Notwithstanding the presence of hundreds of security personnel, engaged in anti-Maoist operations, police on Thursday could not muster courage to take transport minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi by road from Koraput to Malkangiri to attend the Independence Day celebrations the following day in the extremist-hit district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dalit minor raped in Gunga area A dalit girl student of Class VIII was allegedly raped by a youth when she was returning from school in Gunga area on city outskirts on Wednesday. Maoists terror attack plot in Balaghat foiled Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have foiled Maoists plot of terror attack in Balaghat on Independence Day by recovering a cache of explosives from Kirnapur and Mataghat area. Two Makhanlal University departments recommend admission cancellation of 50 students Two departments of Makhanlal National University of Journalism and Mass Communication have recommended for the cancellation of admission of around 50 students on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Kartarpur Corridor' movement founder pushes for global support Founder of ?Kartarpur Corridor', a popular pilgrimage movement, B S Goraya has now taken up the issue of a corridor between Dera Baba Nanak (India) and Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) at the international level. 8 Delhi residents nabbed for running fake insurance policy racket Police busted a gang of fraudsters and arrested eight Delhi residents who would allegedly cheat innocent people by presenting them the fake insurance policies by the name of PNB insurance company. Balkar asked to file reply in dual voter complaint: RO The returning officer, probing the allegation against Aam Aadmi Party candidate Baljinder Kaur for registering as voter at two places, recommended a comprehensive inquiry into the complaint. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: The 'confident, self-made' man connects

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 16, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		The 'confident, self-made' man connects Narendra Modi's Independence-Day speech carried the imprint of a self-assured, self-made man, political scientists and social commentators said on Friday. Come and make in India, Modi tells investors The PM on Friday made a strong push for deepening the manufacturing sector to create jobs and gave a “come and make in India“ call to investors. Stats affirm PM's stress on toilets Prime minister Narendra Modi spent some time during his Independence Day speech on the lack of toilets in houses and of separate toilets for girls in schools. More India News»

		Business
		Maruti's focus on rural market drives sales Maruti Suzuki's six-year-old rural focus has earned rich dividends. Now, one-third of all cars sold by the company drive down to the hinterland. NHAI wants to set up new entity to push unfinished projects National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed setting up of new entity, sort of an asset management company, to push completion of unfinished highway projects, which are facing major delays due to non-availability of finances from private developers and financial institutions. Coke's Monster deal underlines caution on full-blown M&A Coca-Cola Co's $2.15 billion wager on a stake in Monster Beverage Corp highlights the growth-starved soft drink company's embrace of deals that fall short of a full-blown merger and acquisition but allow it to test-drive potentially risky targets. More Business News»

		Environment
		Study blames humans for most of melting glaciers More than two-thirds of the recent rapid melting of the world's glaciers can be blamed on humans, a new study finds. New study explores the sinister side of meerkats “Since meerkats are cute and fluffy, and have been saccharine, anthropomorphized poster children for happy family life, it comes across as more shocking,” the study's leader, Dr Matthew Bell. Rare vulture found in Purulia after 50 years Foresters in Purulia’s Para range have rescued an injured Egyptian vulture, also called the white scavenger vulture or the Pharaoh’s chicken, from the Burrabazar area.Department officials claimed that the endangered vulture was last seen in the state about 40-50 years ago. More Environment News»

		World
		Palestinians accuse Israel of violating Gaza truce The Palestinian interior ministry in Gaza accused Israel on Friday of a cross-border shooting in violation of a truce that has largely held since getting off to a shaky start on Thursday. Boko Haram kidnaps 100, Chad frees most captives Nigeria's Boko Haram militant group kidnapped 100 people earlier this month but most were freed by security forces from neighbouring Chad, a Nigerian security official and a local self-defense member said today. Texas governor Perry indicted for abuse of power Texas governor Rick Perry was indicted on Friday by a grand jury in Texas on two counts of abuse of power and coercion over a funding veto he made last year that was seen as being intended to force a local prosecutor to resign. More World News»

		Entertainment
		We are going to have a nude poster: Shah Rukh Khan Shah Rukh Khan was present with the entire star cast at the music launch of Happy New Year. The team of the film interacted with the media and SRK was at his funny best. OMG: Saif kissed Amrita on their first date OMG: Actress who had her first drink at age 9 Hollywood is replete with stories of addiction, but not everyone ends up as a tragedy More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Are you a workaholic? Tool to tell Do you often think of how you can free up more time to work or become stressed if you are prohibited from working? You may be a workaholic. Asteroid of 1km diametre may hit earth to abolish human life Scientists have discovered a huge asteroid hurtling through space that is capable of colliding with earth and potentially wiping out human life. New vaccine to prevent chikungunya developed In a breakthrough, scientists have developed a new vaccine candidate to provide protection from the mosquito-borne viral illness chikungunya. 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
		Flipkart faces Rs 1,000 crore FEMA penalty: Report Enforcement Directorate is looking to slap a show-cause notice on Flipkart over alleged FEMA violation, a report by ET Now said. Facebook CEO pours cold water on himself, dares Bill Gates Mark Zuckerberg has become the latest celebrity to be doused by a bucket of ice-cold water — and he wants Bill Gates to follow suit. 6 accessories you must buy for your tablet Check out our list of six accessories that are a must-buy to make your tablet even more useful… More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian Institute of Science among top 500 in Chinese world ranking Indian Institute of Science (IISc) is the lone Indian institution to bag a spot in the top 500 in an annual ranking of global educational institutions dominated by American universities, according to a list released by a Chinese organisation on Friday. Ignou's shut courses leave lakhs in the lurch The Indira Gandhi National Open University, India's primary vehicle for taking higher education to the poorest, is today a case study in chaos. 19 Board toppers join BITS Pilani 19 Board toppers of class XII of 2014 have joined three campuses of BITS Pilani this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BEST's power monopoly ends, Tata enters Mumbai BEST’s power monopoly finally came to an end on Friday. Tata Power Company (TPC) has now been granted a distribution licence in Mumbai for the next 25 years, and it will now set foot in the island city—giving residential consumers a chance to switch to cheaper power. Man dodges bullet, foils robbery bid on 26/11 martyr's father-in-law A 25-year-od man foiled a robbery bid on the father-in-law of 26/11 martyr Arun Chitte near a Dombivli petrol pump on Thursday morning. Girls born before 2005 too have equal rights to jointly-owned property, says Bombay high court The Bombay high court has clarified that a change in law in 2005 to bring daughters on a par with sons over rights to joint family property can be applied retrospectively More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Raahgiri adds freedom flavour to fun The spirit of freedom was palpable at Connaught Place. Thousands of people dived into Raahgiri festivities which capped Independence Day celebrations. They were thrilled at having the entire Inner Circle to themselves. 30,000 come to cheer as Modi holds fort Independence Day mornings are always wet in Delhi, goes the urban legend, but on Friday the dark clouds gathered over Red Fort made an exception for the 30,000-strong live audience that hung on every word of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s hour-long speech from the fort’s ramparts. Hotheads attack 2 school buses for not giving way School buses became targets of people on a short fuse in the city, with two separate attacks taking place in rapid succession on Thursday afternoon, triggering concern over safety of students. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		She slipped twice as she climbed up 15-feet flagpole It was all over in two minutes.Ranjitha, a Class VI student, climbed the 15-foot-high mast in her school in west Mysore with the support of her schoolmates, and the rope on her shoulder. Child safety panel is mandatory in schools: Karnataka CM Every school in Karnataka must constitute a child safety committee, chief minister Siddaramaiah said here on Friday. Technicolour dreams keep her going At 16, Shree is bubbly, giggly and full of resolutions.Her most important one right now is to put an end to her extra-curricular activities and focus on studies - she's writing her class 10 exam this year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Will not shift base out of Hyderabad right now, says Naidu Stating clearly that See mandhra residents in Greater Hyderabad are being targeted by the TRS government, Andhra Pradesh chief minister Chandrababu Naidu said he would not shift his base from Hyderabad at a time when the image of the city is getting sullied. Overload of data Even though only a few days are left beforethousands of enumerators hit the streetsto collect the personal data of peopleacross Telangana, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is still unsure of how to process the enormous volume of information, thanks to lack of clear orders from the government. Telangana districts natives wonder whether to stay in Hyderabad or go `home' for survey t's the natives of nine Telangana districts living in Hyderabadwho have now hit the panicbutton. With only a couple of days to go for the day-long Intensive Household Survey, their dilemma is simple: Should they be in Hyderabad or their native village on August 19? More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Filipino: Technician told me to get naked A 37-year-old Filipino woman, who was allegedly sexually harassed by a technician at a private hospital in MRC Nagar near Adyar, told the investigating officers on Friday that the technician asked her to get naked. IPS officer gets Kalpana Chawla award for taking on sand mafia When she took on the influential sand mafia of Palar River in Chengalpet in 2011, she never thought it would help her gain recognition. Take life with a pinch of salt, no more than 5g/day, stay healthy In a study conducted by GH, a team of doctors analyzed the salt intake of 100 people with esophageal cancer and 100 normal people and found that the study group consumed a lot of food rich in salt. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat high court scraps engineering merit list The Gujarat high court on Thursday scrapped the engineering merit list of the state by calling the admission process that follows a merit-mark calculation method devised by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) as unconstitutional. Woman killed in Juna Vadaj; valuables missing A 53-year-old woman was killed at her residence in Juna Vadaj on Thursday afternoon.Police suspect it to be a case of robbery as valuables were found missing from the house. Vatva burn victim dies On Thursday, the city police chief said he had written to the DGP, saying that since the incident allegedly involved some city police personnel the probe should be done by a neutral agency. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Wife, paramour kill man Opposing the extramarital affair of his wife proved fatal for a man. His wife and her paramour allegedly killed him in his room at Maqsoodnagar village in Nanpara Kotwali on Wednesday night. The man’s father lodged a complaint with Nanpara police. A youth electrocuted, villagers block road youth was electrocuted after he came in contact with a high tension wire while planting paddy in field. New guidelines for school buses New guidelines have been issued by Regional Transport Authority for operating school buses in Devipatan division on Wednesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha cops bag highest number of gallantry awards Odisha's biggest ever anti-Maoist operation, which caused the death of 13 Maoists in Malkangiri district last year, helped the state police bag the maximum number of awards in the category of President's police medal for gallantry (PPMG) in the country. Maharathy lands in quota quagmire Agriculture minister Pradeep Maharathy has joined the list of those, who allegedly grabbed government plots/quarters by misusing discretionary quota (DQ). Cops no to minister's road travel Notwithstanding the presence of hundreds of security personnel, engaged in anti-Maoist operations, police on Thursday could not muster courage to take transport minister Ramesh Chandra Majhi by road from Koraput to Malkangiri to attend the Independence Day celebrations the following day in the extremist-hit district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Maoists terror attack plot in Balaghat foiled Madhya Pradesh Police claimed to have foiled Maoists plot of terror attack in Balaghat on Independence Day by recovering a cache of explosives from Kirnapur and Mataghat area. Two Makhanlal University departments recommend admission cancellation of 50 students Two departments of Makhanlal National University of Journalism and Mass Communication have recommended for the cancellation of admission of around 50 students on Thursday. MP Board gets Ojasdeep out of Model School premises Part of Model School TT Nagar, occupied by Ojasdeep primary school, was vacated after a court verdict in favour of Model school. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		'Kartarpur Corridor' movement founder pushes for global support Founder of ?Kartarpur Corridor', a popular pilgrimage movement, B S Goraya has now taken up the issue of a corridor between Dera Baba Nanak (India) and Kartarpur Sahib (Pakistan) at the international level. 8 Delhi residents nabbed for running fake insurance policy racket Police busted a gang of fraudsters and arrested eight Delhi residents who would allegedly cheat innocent people by presenting them the fake insurance policies by the name of PNB insurance company. Balkar asked to file reply in dual voter complaint: RO The returning officer, probing the allegation against Aam Aadmi Party candidate Baljinder Kaur for registering as voter at two places, recommended a comprehensive inquiry into the complaint. More Chandigarh News»

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