News Digest: False ceilings: Mind the roof over your head

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 12, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		False ceilings: Mind the roof over your head Should homes have false ceilings? Many experts say that the risks outweigh the advantages. Haryana may tighten noose around Ashok Khemka The Haryana government may soon put the final seal of approval on the controversial Robert Vadra-DLF land deal by starting the process of appointing an investigating officer (IO) against whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka. Cyclone Hudhud: All transport services in Andhra take a hit Train, air, road and sea transport services were adversely affected yesterday and the situation is likely to be no better today due to the impact of the impending cyclone Hudhud. More India News»

		Business
		World economies warn of global risks, call for bold action The International Monetary Fund's member countries on Saturday said bold action was needed to bolster the global economic recovery and they urged governments not to squelch growth by tightening budgets too drastically, although Germany poured cold water on the idea of a new global "crisis." French economy minister calls for EU 'New Deal' French economy minister Emmanuel Macron on Sunday proposed a €300 billion euro "New Deal" in Europe to boost investment and growth, while promising to accelerate fiscal reforms at home. Gold, silver recovers on festive demand Gold prices recovered by Rs 30 to Rs 27,400 per ten gram in the national capital on Saturday on scattered buying by jewellers and retailers, driven by festive season. More Business News»

		Environment
		Burning garbage a health hazard for Gurgaon's Sohna Road residents According to them, the burning of waste in the open leads to discharge of poisonous gases, impacting the health of residents, particularly triggering asthma and respiratory diseases. Heritage trees to get 'health-card' in Kerala In an ambitious project to protect grand old trees in public places, the Kerala Forest Research Institute has come out with a proposal to mark them with a "health-card". Activists allege illegal transfer of elephants in Kerala Animal rights activists have voiced concern over illegal transfer of ownership of captive elephants in the state. More Environment News»

		World
		Thousands protest police shootings in US The downtown march came hours before the Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, just blocks from the protest route. Mexico mass graves: 'Some bodies aren't of students' The governor spoke at a news conference in Iguala, the city where municipal police have been accused of working with a drug gang in the disappearance of the students on September 26. As Hong Kong protests swell, China puts blame on US A Chinese state-run newspaper blamed the United States for being behind the protests. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I feel low only when I have fought with my wife' Siddharth Anand, 36, believes that nothing in the industry matters like success. If you are successful, you can be rude and get away, but if you are nice but down, no one will give you work. Bigg Boss 8: Who wanted to fake romance in house? While Minissha says Aarya had approached her to stage a romance on the show before entering the house, Aarya says it was her suggestion. We spoke to both their families and here’s what Aarya’s sister, Juhi and Minissha’s mother, Manju, had to say about the controversy. Pics: 5 mama's boys of Bollywood! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, a robot hand that both grips and feels A Swedish arm amputee has become the first person to be able to control his prosthetic limb with his mind, allowing him to keep his physically demanding job as a truck driver. Brain scans explain DIY investing A new field of neuroeconomics is giving investors insight into brain chemistry that is responsible for their market moves The world at your feet — the pursuit of happiness Dr Simon N Young, professor at McGill University, Montreal, how our actions and other external factors such as meditation, diet, or even better lighting can influen ence moods through neurochemicals. More Science News»

		Sports
		Federer beats Djokovic to enter Shanghai Masters final Federer avenged a tough loss to Djokovic in the Wimbledon final by beating the top-ranked Serb 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters. Injured Ljungberg ruled out of Indian Super League opener India's new football league was dealt a blow ahead of its very first match when Mumbai City star Freddie Ljungberg was ruled out with a calf injury. Tardelli's brace gives Brazil 2-0 win over Argentina in friendly Messi had a penalty saved as Brazil continued their defensive rehabilitation under coach Dunga with a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Argentina in a friendly. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto X (Gen 2) review: A big, big step forward Does the new Moto X belong in the big league or is it just a feature-rich phone meant for only a few? We find out Moto X (Gen 2) review... 10 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... 10 top technology trends for 2015 Wonder which are the technology trends that are likely to have a significant impact on organizations in the year 2015? Here's looking at the top 10 technology trends that will prevail in the coming year. More Technology News»

		Education
		Row over site selection delays work on Central University, IIM Site selection for two reputed institutes has become a political issue in Himachal Pradesh. Logjam over Himachal Pradesh University fee hike issue continues, students to intensify stir The logjam between students and government over the fee hike in Himachal Pradesh University is continuing even after two weeks as no party is ready to bow down. UK announces 396 scholarships worth 15 crore for Indian students The United Kingdom government has announced the Great Britain Scholarships — India 2015 and Great Scholarships Guide as part of the 'Great Britain' campaign. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Candidate's competence & image matter most to voters: Survey A government survey of voters in Maharashtra has revealed that few people vote due to ideological or political reasons. What matters is a candidate’s competence and image. BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena and MNS woo Hindi speakers in Kandivli East A four-cornered contest has turned the Kandivli assembly constituency in the north of the city into a political akhada. Longest-serving MLA in Maharashtra looks to score eleventh win Ganpatrao Deshmukh is 88 and only the second legislator in India after DMK chief M Karunanidhi to have won 10 elections. The Peasants and Workers Party (PWP) politician has represented Sangola in Solapur district a record 54 years, and his supporters in the drought-prone constituency do not want him to stop. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Competition Commission of India to reply on DDA plea to stay probe The court, however, said if CCI passes any final order, it will not be given effect to for four weeks to enable DDA to challenge the same. Burden of labour kills childhood dreams Kailash Satyarthi’s relentless fight against child labour has definitely shown positive results. Create policy to safeguard cattle: Court With campaigns against cattle slaughter being intensified by some right wing organizations, a trial court has called upon the Centre to create a policy and a foolproof mechanism for protecting cattle in the country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore may do a Bogota with vehicle holidays Environmentalist Naveen KS said localized version of vehicle holidays are also the key here. Pepper lands youth in soup Vinay Kumar told police they had no intention of robbing the women. TV journalist hangs himself Police said Sanjay had been to Badami to meet his wife and returned on Friday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		12 more accused identified in Vijayawada triple murder case Police found the involvement of 12 more people in the Gannavaram triple murder case. Cops have already identified Bhutam Govindu and Bhutam Srinivasa Rao as the main accused in the case and arrested seven others including four sharp shooters and three conspirators. Telangana Industries bill proposes right to clearances Industrialists seeking to invest in Telangana may soon be able to invoke the ‘right to clearances’ under the proposed Telangana State Project Approval and Self Certification System (T-Pass) Act, 2014. Telangana industries bill proposes right to clearance Industrialists seeking to invest in Telangana may soon be able to invoke the ‘right to clearances’ under the proposed Telangana State Project Approval and Self Certification System (T-Pass) Act, 2014. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sothern Raillway to construct bridges, subways at 260 level crossings Southern Railway will construct rail over-bridges and subways at 260 railway crossings in Chennai railway division in an attempt to prevent accidents, divisional railway manager P K Mishra said on Saturday. TN govt announces 9,088 special buses to meet Diwali rush With several lakh people expected to take buses during the festive season, chief minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday announced that the state transport corporations would operate 9,088 special buses for five days, beginning October 17. Chenai corporation to clean mosquito breeding spots The health department of the city corporation has launched a drive to reduce mosquito breeding ahead of the rains in all 15 zones across the city and its suburbs. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad malls may see 48.2% drop in footfalls this festival season: Survey Shopping malls have started feeling jittery as the footfalls in Ahmedabad's malls is likely to go down by 48.2%, says a survey by industry body Assocham. SBI Pinkathon to be held in Ahmedabad on October 12 Several women in Ahmedabad will participate in a marathon on Sunday to spread awareness on breast cancer. Thara zameen par for Swachch check On her first day in office on Friday, the new Ahmedabad municipal commissioner D Thara made it clear that she means business when it comes to sanitation. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU plans audit of sports infrastructure With the aim of strengthening the existing sports infrastructure and procurement of new equipment for various disciplines, the authorities of Allahabad University are planning to conduct an audit of all its existing sports resources. HC seeks reply on railway cops select list On the writ petition challenging the select list for the post of constables in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) in North Eastern Railway (NER), the Allahabad High Court on Friday asked the director general, RPF, Railway Board and IG-cum-chief security commissioner RPF, NER, Gorakhpur to file their respective replies. HC orders DG to probe into infant's death at PHC The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the director general, medical health, UP, to conduct an enquiry and submit report in respect of birth and thereafter death of a child in front of primary health centre (PHC) at Jasra in Allahabad. It was alleged that a pregnant woman was not allowed admission in the PHC as she, due to abject poverty, had failed to fulfill the illegal demand of money of the hospital's doctors and staff. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Sorcery': Couple killed in Keonjhar Saharpur village, about 25 km from here, witnessed a gory scene on Thursday night when a group of villagers killed a couple, suspecting them of practising sorcery, by sliting their throat. Hoardings taken off to prevent mishaps Anticipating a wind speed of 80 to 90 kmph during the cyclonic storm on October 12, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday asked private advertisers to remove hoardings and other display boards. Revenue collection up The state has recorded 10.19% increase in revenue collection by August-end compared to corresponding period last financial year, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth accidentally mixes acid with liquor, dies after drinking it A 24-year-old youth died after he mixed acid with liquor and consumed it assuming it as water, here on Saturday morning. A case was registered at Ashoka Garden police station of the city. CBI raids army's vehicle factory in Madhya Pradesh The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday raided premises of ministry of defence's vehicle factory at Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) in connection with alleged corruption in awarding tender to a Kanpur based company. Kailash Satyarthi: From crumbling address in Vidisha to world spotlight "Marriage was the turning point in his life," said his elder brother, Jagmohan Sharma.He was married to a family with Arya Samaj leanings. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Captain Amarinder's mother admitted to hospital All members of her family rushed to the hospital after she was admitted there in the evening. Liquor shops near Haryana border to remain closed for 3 days Haryana goes to vote on October 15.Other than liquor shops, restaurants, bars and clubs falling within 3 km from Haryana border will not be allowed to serve liquor on the above mentioned dates. Man falls in canal, feared dead A 25-year-old youth fell in the Sirhind feeder canal on Saturday evening after he was being followed by the police. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: To employ kids is unethical: Kailash Satyarthi

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, October 11, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		To employ kids is unethical: Kailash Satyarthi Kailash Satyarthi in an interview earlier this year to TOI's Ananya Gupta and Nittika Mehra, listed ways in which people can contribute to the fight against child labour. Burdwan blast: Governor welcomes NIA probe, Mamata accuses Centre of meddling The mismatch in the public stance of the governor and chief minister will only make it difficult for the state police force to cooperate with the NIA. New kid on the block: MIM steps out of Nizamland, enters Maharashtra Clad in shervani and pajama, clean-shaven Owaisi metamorphoses into a polarizing politician once he reaches the dais. More India News»

		Business
		Vodafone wins Rs 3,200cr tax case Vodafone got a shot in the arm on Friday after the Bombay high court ruled in its favour in the transfer pricing case relating to undervaluation of share capital issued by Vodafone India Services Private Limited (Vodafone India) to its Mauritius parent. Narayana Murthy declines chairman emeritus post Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy has declined the position of chairman emeritus, completely cutting the umbilical cord with the path-breaking, 33-year-old IT company that he founded in 1981. Fuel prices may see steep decline Hefty cut in fuel prices are round the corner as global benchmark oil prices continue to fall, dropping below $90 a barrel on Friday as Iran joined Saudi Arabia in a discount war – something unthinkable till now. More Business News»

		Environment
		Activists allege illegal transfer of elephants in Kerala Animal rights activists have voiced concern over illegal transfer of ownership of captive elephants in the state. Tamil Nadu accounts for 1 in 4 tiger deaths this year One in every four tiger deaths reported across the country this year has been from Tamil Nadu. Thick polluted fog engulfs Beijing, govt issues yellow alert Polluted fog is back again to haunt the Chinese capital as the government issued a yellow alert for air pollution for the next three days advising residents to take a number of precautions. More Environment News»

		World
		IS jihadists execute Iraqi journalist, 12 other people Islamic State militants executed an Iraqi news cameraman and 12 other people on Friday in several towns and villages north of Baghdad, officials, relatives and witnesses said. Greek PM narrowly wins confidence vote Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras late Friday won a parliamentary confidence vote, which he called in a bid to rally support, but which provided him with only a narrow majority. Ebola death toll hits 4,033: WHO The World Health Organization says the number of deaths recorded in the Ebola outbreak has risen above 4,000. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Maanayata to meet Sanjay in jail on Karva Chauth While Maanayata Dutt was unable to meet Sanjay Dutt on his birthday on July 29, she will be going to Pune’s Yerawada Central Jail to meet him on Karva Chauth today. Exclusive look of Sonakshi Sinha in Action Jackson Sonakshi Sinha moves from being the desi beauty in Prabhu Dheva’s last film R...Rajkumar to a completely glam avatar in his upcoming film Action Jackson. Movie Review: Jigariyaa A middle class boy falls in love with a rich girl. Theirs is love at first sight. Owing to the class divide, parents object to the relationship. Can their love survive societal pressure? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Want to stay thin? Strap ice packs around body Exposure to cold temperatures can convert white fat tissue from the thighs and belly to beige fat that burns calories for heat. Send your name to the Red Planet The US space agency, known for its keenness for public interaction, is making a list of people who want to send their names to Mars. Nasa to mine moon for water? Nasa is exploring the idea of mining the Moon to provide drinking water for future manned outposts when humans are successful in colonising the lunar surface. More Science News»

		Sports
		Djokovic, Federer set up Shanghai Masters semifinal Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer set up a rematch of their Wimbledon final with convincing straight-set wins to reach the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters. Indian Super League starts amid huge expectations Despite the presence of veteran stars Del Piero, Pires, Garcia, Trezeguet and Anelka, the inaugural Indian Super League is selling itself using top cricketers. Diploma-less Zinedine Zidane threatened with ban: Real Zidane has been threatened with suspension from his current role as Real Madrid's reserve team coach because he has not validated his coaching badge. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infosys Q2 net profit up 28.6% to Rs 3,096 crore, stocks gain 5.6% Beating market expectations, IT major Infosys today posted 28.6 per cent jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,096 crore for the quarter ended September 30. When a billion are offline, the world is robbed of ideas: Zuckerberg "India's next generation has the opportunity to bring India to the world and the world to India," Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg said. Infosys Q2 beats expectations: 10 things to know Infosys has reported better-than-expected profits and revenue growth both in rupee and dollar terms for the second quarter (July-Sep) of this fiscal (2014-15). Here are 10 key takeaways from Infosys's blistering quarter. More Technology News»

		Education
		Delhi University diverted OBC fund to buy laptops: Panel UGC-appointed Satyam Committee has found that Delhi University diverted more than Rs 100 crore from OBC fund to buy 62,600 laptops, most of which are lying unclaimed. Faced with charges, NCERT director quits Of all the heads of autonomous institutions under the HRD ministry, NCERT director Pravin Sinclair was expected to fight any move to oust her. Centre okays Mangalagiri site for AIIMS The Centre has approved the proposed site for All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Mangalagiri, said AP health minister Kamineni Srinivas on Friday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		As voter count surges, district gets more EVMs A huge chunk of enthusiastic new voters enrolled themselves since the Lok Sabha polls to exercise their franchise in the October 15 state assembly polls Civic chief, clerk booked for bribe hold land worth crores: ACB ACB officials said they had unearthed valuables and property documents worth “crores of rupees”. Protect witnesses from probe stage itself: High court The bench expanded the definition of “witness” to include complainants and victims. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Decision on Delhi assembly after Diwali: Centre The Centre on Friday informed the Supreme Court that it would "soon" take a decision on the fate of Delhi assembly, which has been kept in suspended animation after the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government resigned in February. Panel set up to decongest Delhi The urban development ministry on Friday constituted a high-powered inter-ministerial committee to prepare a report on decongestion of Delhi roads. Delhi budget skips wellness of mind Delhi spends only 2% of its health budget on infrastructure development and programmes aimed to tackle mental illness. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Reddy's security outside jail not our job: Prisons dept The prisons department said it's in no way connected to the custodial arrangement of jailed ex-minister G Janardhana Reddy when he's sent out of Central Jail, Parappana Agrahara, for medical treatment. HC: Fill posts to solve malnutrition in depts Drawing its attention to shortage of manpower in various departments, the high court on Friday asked the government to fill vacancies at the earliest. 4 years a house help, she dreams to be a doctor Having faced many hardships at such a young age, she finds it difficult to trust people easily. But learning will change her. “I know to write ‘aa’ ‘ee’ and all that in Hindi,” she says, but she cannot remember her teacher’s name. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Hi-Tec Hyderabad logs into free public Wi-Fi To begin with, these public WiFi hotspots have been set up between Cyber Towers to Madhapur police station, Cyber Towers to Kothaguda junction and Cyber Towers to Raheja Mindspace Circle. Intermediate Public Examinations to be postponed? Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) - 2015 could be delayed by over a month as the Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has failed to kickstart the process so far. Boy alleged burned to death by jawans: Cops probe sodomy angle Sources said the deceased's body was not intact when it was brought for autopsy, and hence it would not be easy for medical experts to detect signs of rape just by looking for injury marks. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		When Kalli got the better of Sunny, almost Born in the temple town of Kumbakonam, Kalli, as he is known fondly on the cricketing circuit, remembers spending most of his evenings swimming in the river Cauvery. Every day at the beach selling cotton candy Twelve-year-old Arjun spends most of his day at Marina beach — but not to play cricket or build sand castles. He spends his day at the beach selling cotton candy. Childhood lost for a living In a country with 43.5 lakh children employed full time, activist Kailash Satyarthi’s joint Nobel Peace Prize is a bittersweet win. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Thara zameen par for Swachch check On her first day in office on Friday, the new Ahmedabad municipal commissioner D Thara made it clear that she means business when it comes to sanitation. Two student entrepreneurs successfully raise funds through crowdfunding Signs Speaks and Student Desk, two of the projects of 1st ever Crowd Funding Initiator (CFI) in Gujarat, successfully raised funding from the crowd. Gujarat CM and ministers to campaign for BJP in Maharashtra Gujarat chief minister and senior BJP leader Anandiben Patel will address campaign rallies in poll-bound Maharashtra on October 11 and 12 at various places. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU plans audit of sports infrastructure With the aim of strengthening the existing sports infrastructure and procurement of new equipment for various disciplines, the authorities of Allahabad University are planning to conduct an audit of all its existing sports resources. HC seeks reply on railway cops select list On the writ petition challenging the select list for the post of constables in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) in North Eastern Railway (NER), the Allahabad High Court on Friday asked the director general, RPF, Railway Board and IG-cum-chief security commissioner RPF, NER, Gorakhpur to file their respective replies. HC orders DG to probe into infant's death at PHC The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the director general, medical health, UP, to conduct an enquiry and submit report in respect of birth and thereafter death of a child in front of primary health centre (PHC) at Jasra in Allahabad. It was alleged that a pregnant woman was not allowed admission in the PHC as she, due to abject poverty, had failed to fulfill the illegal demand of money of the hospital's doctors and staff. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI arrests Mumbai model in chitfund scam CBI on Friday arrested a Mumbai-based model and tele-serial producer for her alleged link with Artha Tatwa Group which is accused of duping investors in the multi-crore chitfund scam. Bus falls off Dhauli, 1 dead The journey of Jagabandhu Haldar, 25, from Hariharnagar village in Nadia district of West Bengal to Puri ended in a tragedy on Thursday after the bus he was travelling in skidded off the road and fell into a gorge at Dhauli. Anti-snake venom headache for SCB Medical College Elaborate arrangements are being made at SCB Medical College and Hospital here to ensure proper healthcare services in view of a possible cyclonic storm on October 12. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		City architect duped of Rs 6.5 lakh An architect was duped of Rs 6.5 lakh by his employee, who stole his bag carrying a laptop, mobile and cheque book and later withdrew money using it. Court: Report on probe into Sharma's role Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) asked special task force to submit its status report on investigations related to involvement of former minister Laxmikant Sharma in MPPEB scam while hearing his bail application on Thursday. Fake notes seized in Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh police have busted a module of an international syndicate allegedly involved in pumping Pakistan-made superfine quality fake Indian currency notes (FICN) into remote tribal areas of the state. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		2 BJP MLAs back SAD-INLD man in Haryana Haryana seems to be the melting pot of political identities and affiliations. In the land of ‘Aya Ram Gaya Ram’, BJP’s ally at the Centre and Punjab, SAD, is supporting INLD in Haryana.  Man held for manufacturing fakes of major brands A man allegedly manufacturing clothes with fake logos of reputed brands has been arrested in Moti Nagar. Henna selfies: New trend this karva chauth Just when you thought there cannot be any new selfie trend, karva chauth - the ritual where Hindu women fast for the prosperity and well-being of their husbands - has propelled a new one: Henna Selfies. More Chandigarh News»

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