News Digest: Fat intake low in rural India: AIIMS doctors

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, November 06, 2014
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		India
		Fat intake low in rural India: AIIMS doctors In a country where obesity and diabetes, on account of high intake of fatty food, is turning into an epidemic, a unique health crisis is faced by few others. NSUI neta immolates self in Ramnagar over SHO's transfer Rohit Pandey, a 23-year-old student leader, set himself on fire in a bid to press authorities to remove the station house officer of Ramnagar. Chit fund arrests smear Naveen's clean image The arrest of several BJD leaders, including a sitting MP and MLA, by the CBI in the chit fund scam in Odisha has dented Naveen Patnaik's claim of running a clean and transparent government. More India News»

		Business
		Before Modi's UP visit, govt to infuse Rs 900cr to revive cooperative banks Days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Varanasi, the government on Wednesday decided to pump in around Rs 900 crore in reviving 23 unlicensed district central cooperative banks, of which 16 are in Uttar Pradesh. Finance minister signals lower rate, cheaper funds Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday told industry captains that he expects the cost of capital to come down, a statement which CEOs read as a signal to a rate cut in the coming months. Loss-making PSUs may be privatized: Arun Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley told investors on Wednesday the government was open to the idea of privatizing loss making state-run companies and promised to pursue economic reforms and ensure a corruption free and fair business environment. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rail and road transport plan big push for bio-diesel Railways has decided to power a fleet of 4,000 locomotives with alternative fuels such as bio-diesel as an attempt to move towards a cleaner environment and decrease its dependency on diesel. Rare snow leopard found in China A rare snow leopard was spotted for the first time in China since 2006 at a nature reserve in the country's northwest. Small islands may amplify tsunamis: Study Small islands, long thought to be natural tsunami barriers for coast-dwellers, may in fact amplify the waves they are supposed to break, researchers warned on Wednesday. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama seeks $6.2 billion for Ebola fight President Barack Obama is asking Congress for $6.2 billion in emergency funds to confront Ebola at its source in West Africa and to secure the United States against any possible spread. Islamic State militants execute 17 Syrians The Islamic State (IS) militant group executed a total of 17 Syrians over the past three days in the country's eastern province of Deir al-Zour, a monitoring group reported late Wednesday. Gunmen storm Libya's El Sharara oilfield, shut down production Gunmen seized Libya's major El Sharara oilfield, looting equipment and shooting as frightened workers sought shelter, oil sources said on Wednesday, in another blow to the country's oil industry which has been subjected to protests and militia blockades. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan woos Bebo in a DTC bus Director Kabir Khan had been tweeting about beginning work on the film Bajrangi Bhaijan in Delhi, and shooting finally began with Salman Khan on November 4. Kamaal R Khan: I'm a Narendra Modi fan now Not so long ago, actor-producer director Kamaal R Khan of 'Deshdrohi' fame had told all and sundry that he will leave India, if Narendra Modi comes to power Bollywood sequels to look forward to in 2015 More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Fat intake low in rural India: AIIMS doctors In a country where obesity and diabetes, on account of high intake of fatty food, is turning into an epidemic, a unique health crisis is faced by few others. Chinese men get a taste of labor pain with a machine A hospital in China is offering services of a child birth simulator to allow men experience labor pain. Secondhand cigarette smoke causes weight gain Secondhand cigarette smoke not only increases the risk of cardiovascular and metabolic problems, it may also lead to gain weight, a new study has warned. More Science News»

		Sports
		Mumbai City beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0 In-form Nicolas Anelka scored his second goal of the tournament to help Mumbai City FC beat Delhi Dynamos 1-0 in a keenly-contested match. Sachin Tendulkar unveils his book 'Playing it My Way' Sachin Tendulkar's much-awaited autobiography 'Playing It My Way' was launched in the presence of some of his former teammates, celebrities and family members at an engrossing ceremony. Cristiano Ronaldo receives Golden Boot award Ronaldo says he still many years and a lot of football to come as he picked up his third Golden Boot award for scoring most goals in Europe's domestic leagues. More Sports News»

		Technology
		India leads the world in blocking Facebook content Facebook has restricted access to nearly 5,000 pieces of information on its website in India in the first six months of 2014. Google Nexus 5 battery woes trouble users Google Nexus 5 users who are facing battery problems say that their work suffers on a regular basis due to the smartphone’s battery woes, and this erratic battery defeats the purpose of having a smartphone. 9 apps you should be using right now Apps are one of the best things to have happened to mobile phones. No other feature of the phone has made our lives as simple and easier as apps. More Technology News»

		Education
		1,010 scholars receive PhD degrees at Anna university The premier Indian Institutes of Technology have started taking the 2010 Anil Kakodkar committee’s recommendation to lay emphasis on research seriously. State technical universities are slowly following suit with the premier institute. Nursery admission: HC restrains Delhi govt from issuing fresh guidelines The Delhi high court on Wednesday stopped the city government from issuing fresh notification for nursery admission for the upcoming academic year in the national capital on a plea challenging the last year's guidelines. MICA to upgrade its campus infrastructure for handicapped students Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) has announced its plans to transform its campus into a disability-friendly one on Wednesday More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Death rites get the professional touch Families are calling in funeral service companies to organize the last rites, opting to mourn in peace instead of fretting about the arrangements. Mars Orbiter Mission begins collecting science data The Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) has kicked off its science phase and its five payloads are gathering data in full swing, said director of Isro's Space Application Centre, Kiran Kumar. Bandra, Santa Cruz ready for Sunday carnival "We are all battling to improve the quality of life and environment in our cities," said P K Das, chairperson of Mumbai Waterfronts Centre, referring to NGOs, think tanks, citizens' associations and even cycling groups that have come together for a new initiative. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		AAP, BJP warm up for battle with tweets They are yet to finalize election strategies but Aam Aadmi Party and BJP are already in a war of tweets. DDA reports 5,484 acres of vacant land A survey of DDA-administered land, conducted for the first time, has found 5,484 acres of vacant land in the city. HC gives nod to suggestions by Satyarthi on child labour Every time a complaint of child labour reaches the authorities, they must register it within 24 hours and rehabilitate/compensate the children within the next 45 days. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Skewed policy leaves kids in lurch The alleged rape of a three-year-old girl by an attendant on their school campus in north Bengaluru late last month has had widespread ramifications. Cops building a strong case: Kimmane Ratnakar, Primary and secondary education minister Kimmane Ratnakar, who's been accused by the BJP of shielding the culprits claims the lack of evidence is slowing down the police probe. CID speaks to girl's kin, studies her 'death' note A week after the death of a 14year-old girl in suspicious circumstances in Shivamogga’s Thirthahalli taluk, a CID team on Wednesday swung into action, visiting areas connected with the case. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No takers for Hyderabad's most expensive homes? Is the Jubilee Hills Landmark Project Pvt Ltd, touted as Hyderabad's most expensive residential venture (only a stone's throw away from KBR Park), struggling to find buyers? Telangana government presents over Rs 1L crore tax-free budget Telangana finance minister Etela Rajender on Wednesday presented the maiden budget of the new state in the assembly with an outlay of Rs 1,00,638 crore. Congress leader Kanna joins BJP Former Congress strongman Kanna Lakshminarayana formally joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) here in the presence of party state president K Hari Babu on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Karunakar Menon quits as Kalakshetra deputy director Kalakshetra Foundation deputy director Karunakar Menon has quit from the cultural academy. Biopics: Caught between the banal and Bollywood fantasy The family of Raja Ravi Varma has objected to how the icon painter has been portrayed in the film ‘Rang Rasiya’ (literal meaning: ‘colourful playboy’). The trailer seems to show Varma, instead of being enthralled by divine inspiration, as a voyeuristic womanizer. 51% of roads from highways to urban areas still have one lane At least 51% of the roads that connect urban centres in the state to highways are single-lane stretches despite the fact that they handle large volumes of traffic and are vital to connectivity in towns and the suburbs of a metropolis like Chennai. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Metro changes track The proposed Metro rail will now not run on Ashram Road but on an elevated track built on unused land on the eastern side of the adjacent Botad-Sabarmati meter-gauge line. Regional intra-state air service in two months The Gujarat State Aviation Infrastructure Company Limited has selected the Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR) company for the contract for regional air service in Gujarat. Workers' wages cut by Rs 7.80 It seems ‘acche din’ have arrived in Gujarat, at least according to the government’s calculations though officials are reluctant to say this officially. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Group D of RRC exam to be held from Nov 3 Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) will be conducting the group D examination in the city on Sunday. This examination is going to be organized in five phases every Sunday starting from November 3 and finally ending on November 30. Extra coaches have also been attached in the trains to bring the candidates. Hindu family performs Azadari for 65 years It is a unique example of camaraderie and Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. A devout Hindu family performs Azadari to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Hyena, not wolf creating terror in Gonda: Forest dept The animal thought to be wolf and creating terror in the past few days at Gonda district, turns out to be hyena. On Saturday, the team of forest department claimed it on the basis of pug marks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Opposition trains guns on Naveen The arrest of three BJD leaders in close succession by CBI in the chit fund scam has provided fresh ammo for the opposition parties to mount an attack on the Naveen Patnaik government. 4 Juang tribal kids die of chickenpox in Jajpur Four Juang infants died of suspected chickenpox at Ashokjhar village in Jajpur district recently.The deceased have been identified as Rubi Pradhan, 3, Janaki Pradhan, 6, Rama Pradhan, 2, and Santu Pradhan, 5. Pall of gloom descends on BJD The arrest of BJD MP Ramachandra Hansda and MLA Pravat Tripathy in quick succession has come like a noose for the ruling party amid speculation that many others, including ministers would fall into the CBI net. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		HC orders to setup SIT for MPPEB scam Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday issued orders to form a special investigation team (SIT) to control STF's investigations into MPPEB scam while disposing of a petition filed by former chief minister Digvijaya Singh. Vishal-Shekhar perform at the Lal Parade ground to celebrate the 59th MP Foundation Day in Bhopal The 59th MP Foundation Day was marked by colourful dance acts, cultural plays and some rocking performances by the musician duo Vishal-Shekhar at the Lal Parade ground on Saturday evening. Raahgiri day celebrated all over Bhopal With the seventh Sunday in row, Raahgiri Day again saw Bhopalites charging up for the week ahead with some dance, music and fitness. ​ More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Paddy stubble burning ban ineffective Farmers’ ignorance and the government’s inability to provide stubble burning machines at cheaper rates have ensured that the ban on burning of paddy and wheat stubble remains ineffective. Stories of courage touch hearts A day before Gurpurab, when Tricity joined hands to help the needy identified by TOI, the beneficiaries took back more than just the funds that would go towards their education and medical treatment. Students make Guru Nanak's sculpture with cardboard Students of Hallmark School let their creativity peak as they made an 8 feet long sculpture of Guru Nanak Dev with cardboard.Making the sculpture and installing it was not easy. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Lalu, Nitish to campaign jointly in Jharkhand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Lalu, Nitish to campaign jointly in Jharkhand Former Bihar chief ministers Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar will campaign together for the Jharkhand assembly election. Dissent over pact with Jharkhand party, BJP not worried BJP's first cut of 63 candidates for elections to the 81-strong state assembly has drawn protests with three leaders resigning over ticket distribution. Maoist faction shadow over elections There are fresh concerns over the ability of Maoists or their splinter groups to disrupt the assembly elections following Monday's killing of seven villagers of Gumla district by activists of Maoist splinter People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI). More India News»

		Business
		Public sector banks deposit rates cut by up to 100 bps Leading public sector banks have lowered some of their term deposit rates by up to 100 basis points as credit growth remains sluggish and liquidity in money markets has improved (100 basis points = 1 percentage point). Arun Jaitley's A-team to push key reforms The government on Monday promoted 22 officers to secretary rank, while undertaking another change in the finance ministry. Maruti unveils India's cheapest automatic car Automatic cars will get a major push in India as Maruti Suzuki on Monday drove in the Alto automatic at Rs 3.80 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the cheapest version in the country. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate talks: India mulls shift in stand After trade, the Narendra Modi government is now contemplating a strategic shift during talks, delinking India’s position from China. Air pollution halves India's potential grain yields Air pollution seems to have a direct, negative impact on grain production in India, a study warned on Monday, with recent increases in smog decreasing projected yields by half. Fight to save endangered Indus dolphins, turtles Conservationists are fighting to save the dolphin as well as the river's black spotted turtle, at risk from poachers who hunt it to sell to collectors and traditional medicine dealers. More Environment News»

		World
		Mexican mayor, wife detained in case of 43 missing Mexico's most-wanted couple, accused of running their town as a drug fiefdom and ordering an attack that killed six and left 43 college students missing, were caught on Tuesday in a rough-and-tumble neighborhood of Mexico City where they were hiding. Ukraine supports peace, but ready for war: Poroshenko Ukraine remains committed to a peace process with pro-Russian separatists, but is rearming and prepared for war should they attempt to launch a new offensive, President Petro Poroshenko said on Wednesday. 4 killed in shootout near US embassy in Albania A shootout at a nightclub in Albania has left four people dead, and a lawmaker whose son was detained as a suspect in the case has resigned. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Bryan Adams: His songs for Bollywood films On the singer's birthday today, we celebrate the global appeal of his art by trying to list his songs that would make for a great inclusion in Bollywood films. Detective Byomkesh Bakshi actress accused of shoplifting Bengali actress Swastika Mukherjee who is all set to do her debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in Detective Byomkesh Bakshi has been accused of shoplifting at a jewellery boutique in Singapore. Suresh Oberoi frontrunner for the Censor Board Chairperson? After controversy dogged the Central Board Of Film Certification post the arrest of CEO Rakesh Kumar on alleged bribery charges mid-August, we hear that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is doing away with the CEO post altogether More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists see mechanism for spontaneous HIV 'cure' French scientists said on Tuesday they had found the genetic mechanism by which two HIV-infected men may have experienced a "spontaneous cure", and said it offered a new strategy in the fight against AIDS. New test identifies snake from DNA in bite marks, makes treatment easier The main reason why over 46,000 Indians die every year from poisonous snakebites is that it takes a long time — hours in most cases — to identify the snake. Working in abnormal shifts can impair brain power: Study Working in abnormal or long shifts could be impairing your brain power — equivalent to almost six and a half years’ worth of natural, age-related cognitive decline. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: Chennaiyin FC draw 1-1 against Atletico de Kolkata Atletico de Kolkata's Luis Garcia and Chennaiyin FC's Elano Blumer scored a goal each as the two sides shared points in their Indian Super League clash. Rathore jr wins gold at Asian Shotgun Championships This was India's third gold in the continental tournament. Rathore shot 114 out of 125 to win the junior trap event in a shoot-off. Japan's Kei Nishikori goes from Project 45 to Elite 8 Japan's Kei Nishikori will achieve another milestone when he becomes the first player from the Asian continent to compete at the ATP World Tour Finals. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Big-screen battle: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4 In our detailed comparison of the two giant screen phones, we pitted them against each other. Here are the results… Airtel raises postpaid rentals by 12% in Delhi-NCR "Effective Dec 3 2014, bill plan rental for your Airtel mobile will be revised from Rs 199 per month to Rs 224 per month," Airtel said in a message to its customers. 10 new features in Android 5.0 (Lollipop) Android 5.0 brings with it a number of visual changes and adds new features. Here’s a look at 10 new features of Android Lollipop More Technology News»

		Education
		5 months on, meet held for new IITs Five months after the NDA government announced new IITs in Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala, the HRD ministry has convened a meeting of state government officials and existing IIT directors to fast track the new institutions. DU re-exam: Parent to file PIL Delhi University restoring re-evaluation will help the FYUP and future batches but not the 2014 graduates. IIT-Kharagpur student offered Rs 91 lakh salary package A month away from final placements, IIT-Kharagpur students are being flooded with pre-placement offers with a 20 per cent increase this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Trash bin crunch hits cleanliness drive The central government’s Swachh Abhiyaan campaign may take a hit in Mumbai as the BMC is facing an acute shortage of community bins. 26-year-old new mom is city's 10th dengue victim this year : A 26-year-old new mother became the fourth victim of dengue in a week in the city when she passed away at Dalvie Hospital, Pedder Road, on Monday night, even as three resident doctors from KEM Hospital, Parel, were admitted to the hospital with dengue. Berths by Saturday or no support, Sena warns BJP The protracted end- game in the battle of wills between Shiv Sena and BJP seems to have entered a decisive phase, with Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray looking set to force the issue on his own terms. Sena has told state BJP in no uncertain terms that it will not back the Devendra Fadnavis ministry if the CM doesn’t induct Sena ministers into his cabinet by Saturday. Sena’s ultimatum has been conveyed to BJP, a key functionary said. But BJP is in no mood to yield to its ex-ally’s demands, party sources said. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		I'm out, others must get space: Sheila Dikshit Ex-CM Sheila Dikshit leads a less hectic life at her Nizamuddin home. With Capital heading for polls again, Ambika Pandit spoke to her on a wide range of issues. HC commutes rapist's death Concluding that a 56-year-old man who raped and murdered a three-year-old girl can be reformed, the Delhi high court has commuted his death sentence to life. DTC may provide bus link to Nepal State-run Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is likely to be roped in by the central government to start daily bus service from Delhi to Kathmandu and Pokhara in Nepal. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Associates made a video of gang rape' While two robbers barged into a house and gang-raped the mother of a 7-month-old child in HSR Layout, Southeast Bangalore, on October 24, their two associates videographed the act with their cellphones. Crime wave rattles HSR Layout Spread across seven sectors and split among two police sta tions as well as a police outpost, HSR Layout is proving to be one of the biggest headaches for Bangalore police. Andhra Pradesh's Naidu 2.0 set to steal IT mojo from Bengaluru Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday lived up to the tech-friendly image he had built for himself in his previous tenure as head of his state ten years ago. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		University of Hyderabad in the dock over research scholar's suicide A probe led by a former Supreme Court judge, looking into the death of dalit research scholar Madari Venkatesh last year, slammed the University of Hyderabad (UoH) for gross administrative lapses that could have abetted the suicide. Completed stretch of ORR awaits inauguration by CM The Telangana government has drawn grand plans for constructing outer ring roads (ORRs) in Warangal, Karimnagar, Khammam, Sangareddy, Mahbubnagar and Nalgonda towns, but the one proposed for Hyderabad as part of the ‘Global City’ initiative, has not been yet been completed. Seven years have elapsed since ORR works began in Hyderabad, but another one and half years are reportedly required for the 158-km ORR to be completed. Organisers of 'Kiss of Love' at UoH booked Gachibowli police on Monday registered a case against organizers of the ‘Kiss of Love’ at University of Hyderabad (UoH) for smooching publicly in the name of protest within the varsity premises a day before. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Subs challenge India's control over sea routes China has said that submarines docking in Colombo are routine calls and are for refueling in anti-piracy missions in Gulf of Aden. Kin often hint at withdrawal of medication They bear the pain and wait for death. Congress needs course correction: Karti Chidambaram AICC member Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union minister P Chidambaram, on Tuesday said Congress needed to carry out course correction after the exit of G K Vasan, especially given the rebel leader's plans to launch a new outfit. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Vibrant MoUs have 61% success rate With barely two months left for the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investor Summit (VGGIS), the state government is leaving no stone unturned to make the upcoming event a grand success. Muharram solemn and peaceful in Ahmedabad The citizens observed the tenth day of Muharram, Yavme Ashura, on Tuesday and mourned the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain and his 72 followers in the battle of Karbala. Surrogate Shravan for cheated parents Surrogate Shravan for all cheated parents: Raju Belani is a real estate agent by profession. Raju’s work profile also includes becoming a son to any parent who has been duped by their own children of properties and thrown out to fend for themselves. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Group D of RRC exam to be held from Nov 3 Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC) will be conducting the group D examination in the city on Sunday. This examination is going to be organized in five phases every Sunday starting from November 3 and finally ending on November 30. Extra coaches have also been attached in the trains to bring the candidates. Hindu family performs Azadari for 65 years It is a unique example of camaraderie and Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. A devout Hindu family performs Azadari to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Husain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Hyena, not wolf creating terror in Gonda: Forest dept The animal thought to be wolf and creating terror in the past few days at Gonda district, turns out to be hyena. On Saturday, the team of forest department claimed it on the basis of pug marks. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Suffocated, old woman dies near Puri shrine An elderly woman died and three other women fell sick amid a teeming crowd outside Jagannath Temple in Puri on Monday.Identity of the woman from Ganjam district, is yet to be ascertained. Govt team to study BU infrastructure A high-level team of the higher education department will visit Berhampur University (BU) on November 8. Tribal products at your doorstep You can now buy authentic tribal products from the hinterlands of Odisha right at your doorstep. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Siblings murder auto driver over petty issue An auto-rickshaw driver was killed by three armed people in Kabeetpura, here late on Sunday night. Gas NGOs threaten stir for extra relief Bhopal Gas disaster survivors have threatened to go an indefinite fast in New Delhi in support of additional compensation. 9K MT coal goes missing from MP thermal plants again Coal continues to disappear from thermal power plants of the state at an unfailing regularity every month. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Girl child gets Haryana govt attention Expressing concern over the skewed sex ratio in Haryana, the Khattar government on Tuesday announced that it will formulate a new scheme to ensure financial security of the girls right from their birth. 'BJP has potential to emerge as largest party' BJP's new Punjab affairs incharge and Agra MP Ram Shankar Katheria on Tuesday said that BJP has the potential to emerge as the largest party in the state in the 2017 polls. Himachal losing tea battle to Uttarakhand While Uttarakhand is rapidly increasing its area under tea plantation to promote tea tourism, Himachal Pradesh is struggling to do the same due to reluctance of people. More Chandigarh News»

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