News Digest: India's first indigenous nuclear submarine gears up for maiden sea trials

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, December 15, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		India's first indigenous nuclear submarine gears up for maiden sea trials India’s first indigenous nuclear submarine INS Arihant is now finally all set to make its maiden foray into the wide open sea. Jewish lobby in US bats for India With the India-Israel relationship out of the closet, the famed Jewish lobby in Washington is taking the first steps towards linking their advocacy of Israel-US issues with India. Pro-ISIS views posted from 2 internet addresses State police have zeroed in on two out of the nine internet addresses from which pro-ISIS comments were posted besides ‘likes’ on a social networking site. More India News»

		Business
		Government may not act on Cipla's patent plea In a setback to Cipla, the homegrown generics medicine company, the government has so far found little merit in its plea for waiver and cancellation of patent rights for five drugs over which Novartis has exclusive rights. Top i-banks miss startup gold rush India’s top investment bankers, who have traditionally collected fat fees for matching capital with needy enterprises, were this year forced to watch from the sidelines as deals worth at least $4 billion passed them by. Private equity firm Kedaara eyes 50% in Bill Forge for Rs 300cr Private equity firm Kedaara Capital is in negotiations to acquire around 50% stake in auto component maker Bill Forge in a deal estimated at a little over Rs 300 crore ($50 million), people directly familiar with the matter said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Kingfisher gets trapped in nets on Lokhandwala lake Avid bird watcher and naturalist, Sunjoy Monga, noticed nettings attached to poles come up overnight on the Lokhandwala lake on Sunday, and a white-throated kingfisher got trapped in it. Rich-poor tiff delays Lima pact by a day The UN climate talks spilled into an extra day on Saturday with developing nations including India and China rejecting the draft text released on late Thursday night Female leopard, two cubs found dead in three days A six-year-old female leopard and two cubs were found dead near here in last three days, forest officials said on Saturday. More Environment News»

		World
		Hamas stages military rally to mark anniversary The Islamic militant group Hamas displayed rockets and other heavy weapons Sunday during a rally marking the 27th anniversary of its founding. Journalists, police are detained in Turkish raids Police conducted raids in a dozen Turkish cities Sunday, detaining at least 24 people — including journalists, TV producers and police — known to be close to a movement led by a US-based moderate Islamic cleric who is a strong critic of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Hungarians protest govt budget, corruption Around 2,500 Hungarians protested outside Parliament on Sunday against alleged government corruption, austerity measures and deteriorating social welfare programs. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Heroines who are curious about Sunny Leone It has been over two years since Sunny Leone started her career in Bollywood. Alia-Sidharth arrived separately, but left together? Cutesy-pie twosome Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra, who are reportedly dating, were the cynosure of all eyes at the sangeet ceremony of Manish Malhotra’s niece Rriddhi. Married filmmaker obsessed with a heroine The actress, who was earlier dating another Bollywood bigwig, has been playing up to her sugar daddy with an unmatchable enthusiasm More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Icy undies, bug spray: New ideas to fight Ebola The well-prepared Ebola fighter in West Africa may soon have some new options: protective gear that zips off like a wet suit, ice-cold underwear to make life inside the sweltering suits more bearable, or lotions that go on like bug spray and kill %or repel the lethal virus. A 'bionic bra' that adjusts to breast rhythm Scientists have designed the world's first 'bionic bra' that automatically adjusts itself in response to the breast movement to provide more comfort to the wearer. Comet landing is top physics event of 2014 The first ever landing of a man-made probe onto a comet by the ESA's Philae spacecraft has been named the Physics World Breakthrough of the Year for 2014. More Science News»

		Sports
		Two Pakistan players suspended by FIH for lewd gestures FIH suspended two Pakistani players, Amjad Ali and Mohammad Tousiq, from playing in the Champions Trophy final after they were found guilty of making obscene gestures towards spectators. Champions Trophy: India lose to Australia 1-2, finish fourth Eddie Ockenden and Matt Ghodes scored a goal each as Australia registered a fighting 2-1 win over India to clinch bronze medal in Champions Trophy. ISL: Atletico de Kolkata, FC Goa play out goalless draw Atletico de Kolkata spurned the golden opportunity of making best use of home advantage as they were held to a goalless draw by FC Goa in first-leg semis. More Sports News»

		Technology
		TCS considering hiking freshers' salaries Admitting that the salary offered to freshers has remained static over the years, TCS said it has started paying city allowance as an additional incentive to all employees. Lumia 535 review: The 'first' Microsoft Lumia Is the Lumia 535 the Microsoft Lumia we've been waiting for? Read our review. 15 useful Google tools you probably didn't know about There’s hardly a day that goes by without most of us using at least one Google tool, be it search, YouTube, Maps, Translate, Gmail, Android, News or Analytics. More Technology News»

		Education
		Israel woos students As universities from the West to East draw students from India, how could Israel be missing from the scene? The French way As the focus shifts to France, with Paris once again being named the `Best Student City' on a popular student cities index, Education Times takes a closer look at what the country offers to Indian students. New entry criteria The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has changed the curriculum as well as admission criteria of one of its MBA programmes. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Cycled today after more than 20 years. Thank you @Equal Streets' Neetu Dang’s body knows how to keep a secret. It does not bear tired bulges or an arching spine, not even a slight kangaroo pouch to suggest that she had a baby only eight months ago. No one heard screams from Irani couple at farmhouse Neighbours have told the police that they did not hear any screams for help from the Irani couple who were found murdered in their farmhouse on Wednesday. Rs 30 lakh for kin of cop killed in mishap National Lok Adalat has set a precedent by settling motor accident claims tribunal (MACT) case in a record time of just five months. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's commandos never waste a bullet Trained by the best in the business, Delhi Police's SWAT commandos are second to none when it comes to handling terrorist strikes and hostage crises in urban areas. Drunk robber found dozing in ATM kiosk Five drunk robbers set out to rob an ATM in the middle of the night in Kirari, outer Delhi, on Saturday. Early Sunday morning, a watchman found one of the robbers sound asleep in the kiosk, parts of the half-open ATM scattered around him. Sunday coldest day so far in Delhi, fog to follow The skies that were overcast since Saturday opened up on Sunday afternoon, plunging the maximum temperature in the capital to a chilling 16 degrees Celsius, seven degrees below normal. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Keep the spirit of sharing alive When I was growing up in Bengaluru, with the changing weather we'd know that Christmas is here, 10 days in advance. Business of X'mas here to stay A sense of community is missing in these days of plastic trees and email rue old-times. Four die as bus falls into lake Four persons were killed and 16 grievously injured on Sunday evening when the private bus they were travelling in plunged into Sulekere lake in Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man kidnapped for human sacrifice? A 23-year-old cable operator approached the Chilakalguda police on Sunday, alleging that unidentified men abducted him for human sacrifice. K Chandrasekhar Rao to adopt Modi formula in reshuffle exercise  Emulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of governance, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is planning a reshuffle of his cabinet primarily on the basis of the performance report card of his ministers.  Has Andhra Pradesh gone overboard in MoU with Singapore? The MoU signed between the Andhra Pradesh government and the International Enterprise Singapore to build a world-class capital for the residuary state has raised many eyebrows as legal experts fear that too much cushion has been given to the Singapore government by absolving it of all legal binding, local and international, in case it fails to deliver the project. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Once adrift, IMU tightens norms for smooth sailing After his B-Tech, Senthilnathan (name changed) joined a post graduate diploma at the Indi an Maritime University (IMU) in 2011. But his hopes of finding a high-paying shipping job were soon dashed. No liability for contractors, poor coordination among civic agencies leave roads in holes Substandard work — that's the short answer to why Chennai's roads never seem to level out. Poor roads lead city into the pits In the first of a three-day series on the state of the city, TOI brings you the results of a survey conducted in association with ipsos to gauge whether residents feel the current aiadmk govt has done better than its predecessor DMK. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		FIR lodged againt agent, policeman for send woman to Oman instead of Duba A woman of Piplag village of Nadiad taluka has lodged a complaint against an agent and a policeman for sending her to Oman instead of Dubai for a job. Gang planning to rob jewellery showroom nabbed Crime branch sleuths on Sunday nabbed dreaded criminal Shailesh Dhamania with his gang of four with firearms. Ahmedabad was core of Iron Man's heart “When I was serving Ahmedabad city, I used to feel mental peace. I would feel pain until and unless the work of which I had laid the foundation was completed. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Fog, chill to torment in coming days' Even as bone chilling conditions are all set to swathe through most parts of the northern region of the country, Saturday gave the feel of how extreme the cold would be this winter. Cellphone-like device to collect blood samples The device is actually a mobile phone, which takes the sample and sends it for testing and gets the results back to the person. Rs10 as food allowance for detainees in lockup The state police department has fixed a budget of Rs 10 for lunch and dinner of persons lodged in lockup at police stations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBI quizzes ex-MD of Apicol, son Tracking money trail of chit fund company Seashore Group, the CBI on Saturday quizzed a former IAS officer and his son. Capital calls for more play areas for children The city needs to have more play areas to facilitate kids and youths unwind themselves, experts and city planners have said. Pak players misbehave, coach says sorry Pakistan's victory over India in the Champions Trophy semifinal took a backseat on Saturday after many of their players celebrated the win with obscene gestures towards the crowd at Kalinga Stadium. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal teen makes million year calendar All of 14 years and he has visualized a million years on a single sheet of paper. Meet Rishabh Garg, class VIII student of Delhi Public School (DPS) whose summer-time hobby created the 'Billenial Calendar.' Cops froze as mobs wreaked mayhem at Shia colony in Bhopal While Aman Colony burnt for over two hours on Thursday and rampaging mobs set ablaze over 60 houses of Iranian Shias, police machinery miserably failed to mobilise enough forces to quell riots. They watched in horror as their houses went up in flames Residents of Aman Colony were rudely jolted from sleep by a murderous mob, smashing doors and windows and throwing petrol on their houses to set it ablaze. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HP babus fear political vendetta After the change of guard in Himachal Pradesh, BJP leaders were alleging political vendetta. DGP has right to decide selection criterion: HC If two or more contenders for a constable's post in Punjab police force secure same marks, the younger candidate will get preference over the elder one. Khaps can't go beyond law: CM Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that any action of khap panchayats against the law would not be acceptable in the state. More Chandigarh News»

		To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style

The Vedic Roots of China and Japan

IndiaDivine.org RemedySpot.com TalkPundit.com Forums Downloads Videos

IndiaDivine.org:

The Vedic Roots of China and Japan

The cultural relations between India and China can be traced back to very early times. There are numerous references to China in Sanskrit texts, but their chronology is sketchy. The Mahabharata refers to China several times, including a reference to presents brought by the Chinese at the Rajasuya Yajna of the Pandavas; also, the Arthasastra and the Manusmriti mention China. According to French art historian Rene Grousset, the name China comes from "an ancient" Sanskrit name for the regions to the east, and not, as often supposed, from the name of the state of Ch'in," the first dynasty established by Shih Huang Ti in 221 B.C.

Read Article...

 

Latest Files from Downloads Section

Kala Bhairava Ashtakam (MP3)

Shri Krishna Govinda Hare Murare (MP3)

The Bhagavad Gita Sung in Classical Melodies (MP3)

Shriman Narayana Narayana Hari Hari (MP3)

Shiva Sahasranamam (MP3)

Lakshmi Sahasranamam (MP3)

He Govinda He Gopala by M.S. Subbulakshmi (MP3)

Gayatri Mantra Meditation (MP3)

Devi Suktam of the Rig Veda (MP3)

Chamakam (MP3)

Hanuman Chalisa Ringtone

Anjaneya Stuti (MP3)

Bhavani Ashtakam (MP3)

Bhagya Suktam, Mantras for Wealth (MP3)

 

This is sent to 252,935 subscribers.
To subscribe: Subscribe
To unsubscribe: Unsubscribe

News Digest: Ahead of Obama visit, US rules out embargo, lets India off IPR hook

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, December 14, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Ahead of Obama visit, US rules out embargo, lets India off IPR hook The fear of US sanctions over India’s intellectual property rights regime has lifted, at least for the moment, with Washington giving a clean chit after a special review. Indian men like four-play on their honeymoons: Survey A recent survey has now confirmed what Indian women always knew: that Indian men have the oddest sense of romance. When music made history A film on Girija Devi documents her struggle to become a professional singer More India News»

		Business
		CMs cross swords over dismantling of Planning Commission Uttarkhand chief minister Harish Rawat today criticised the move to dismantle Planning Commission saying it has created uncertainty in the country, a view countered by Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis who claimed the new framework will give more rights to states. Ex-PwC staffer charged over leaked tax documents A Luxembourg judge has charged a former PricewaterhouseCoopers employee suspected of leaking documents about secret corporate tax deals with theft and giving away business secrets, the Luxembourg public prosecutor's office said today. Mallya seeks exemption from court appearance The Esplanade court on Friday gave Mallya and the airline CEO Sanjay Aggarwal a "last chance" to appear in court on January 9. More Business News»

		Environment
		Pak court extends stay against construction of nuclear plants A local court here has extended for another week its stay order restraining the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) from carrying out work on the two nuclear power plant projects in Karachi without adhering to environmental laws. Kerry appeals to all to share burden of climate change US secretary of state John Kerry on Friday appealed to the countries at UN climate talks to jointly share the burden of combating climate change and draft their energy policies around renewable sources. US rules out China-like climate deal with India in near future the US special envoy for climate change Todd Stern on Wednesday ruled out the possibility of a wide-ranging deal to cut greenhouse gas emission with India on the line of the recent US-China deal. More Environment News»

		World
		Thousands rally in US over police killings Thousands of people marched in Washington and New York today to demand justice for black men who have died at the hands of white police, the latest in weeks of demonstrations across the United States. US Senate tussles over spending bill as shutdown looms The US Senate convened a special session today amid deep divisions over a $1.1 trillion spending bill that lawmakers must pass to avert a government shutdown. Japan heads to polls with Abe on course to retain power Voters began casting ballots in Japan on Sunday for a general election likely to return Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to power, and billed as a referendum on his economic policy. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Was KSG drunk at the trailer launch of Alone? KSG's gestures suggested he was in an inebriated state. Real-life cheating boyfriends from TV industry There are many examples of cheating partners in the TV industry. The new serial kissers of Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Even fat dogs can help you get in shape The chubby, inert pet dog has become a familiar household sight in richer countries. China develops invisible 'pain beam' to disperse crowds When the long-range beam hits a person, it heats water molecules just below skin, causing intense pain Men are the bigger idiots, says study Tongue-in-cheek study investigates "male idiot theory", finds they take ridiculous risks More Science News»

		Sports
		India take on Pakistan in Champions Trophy semifinal The Kalinga Stadium is all set to witness something that dreams are made of when India take on Pakistan in the semifinals of the 35th edition of the Champions Trophy on Saturday. Netherlands see off Belgium in FIH Champions Trophy The Netherlands eventually saw off Belgium in a penalty shootout to earn a fifth place playoff from the opening game of day five at the Champions Trophy. ISL: Kerala Blasters have task cut out against Chennaiyin FC Kerala Blasters' ride has been in sharp contrast to Chennaiyin FC's cruise. While the latter stormed into semifinals, Blasters made it by the skin of their teeth. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Lumia 535 review: The 'first' Microsoft Lumia Is the Lumia 535 the Microsoft Lumia we've been waiting for? Read our review. Xiaomi vows to fight HC order to resume India sales Xiaomi says it will comply with orders but remains determined to continue operations in the country after exploring legal options. 15 useful Google tools you probably didn't know about There’s hardly a day that goes by without most of us using at least one Google tool, be it search, YouTube, Maps, Translate, Gmail, Android, News or Analytics. More Technology News»

		Education
		IITs out of bounds for students born abroad Smriti Muralishankar, a Class 12 student in Coimbatore, has spent the last four years burning the midnight oil to prepare for one of the toughest exams in the country – the JEE. Now, take admissions to Vardhaman Mahaveer open universaty through e-Mitras The Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU) will now enroll students via e-Mitras from across the state. IIM-Udaipur starts deferred placement to encourage entrepreneurship Following the footsteps of IITs, the Indian Institute of Management-Udaipur has introduced 'deferred placements' aiming to promote entrepreneurship among its students. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		RBI file fraud case against Malad based Chartered accountant The Malad police station have registered a case of cheating and forgery against a chartered accountant after the Reserve Bank of India's officials approached them with a complaint. End of road for two Brit-era bridges on CR Two bridges that are among the city’s oldest landmarks will be demolished before the rains. Man arrested for strangling wife over tiff A man was arrested on Saturday on the charge of strangling his 38-year-old wife in a house at Bhatwadi chawl in Ghatkopar (W) on Tuesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops to help clear DDA land The Delhi high court on Saturday ordered police to provide adequate force to DDA for removing illegal encroachment on public land. Attack on Mercedes executive: 2 held Two men were arrested on Saturday from south Delhi’s Neb Sarai for the December 2 attack on a Mercedes Benz senior manager that left him critically wounded. Chinese 'Romeo and Juliet' wows capital It was a classic boy-meets-girl love story that unfolded on the stage at the Siri Fort auditorium on Friday evening. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		India must work on pain management: Atul Gawande He is described as the “renowned surgeon by day and public health journalist by night“. Atul Gawande, Indian-American surgeon and writer of bestselling books on the struggles and limitations of his profession, was in Bengaluru on Saturday. Bengaluru likely to get ICU hospital The government is contemplating setting up an intensive care hospital with 100 beds in Bengaluru, said minister for health and family welfare UT Khader on Saturday. Law to rein in developers on cards Property developers who mislead potential buyers on facilities in their projects may be in trouble now. The state government is set to bring in a legislation to check their activities. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Is Raju the driving force behind health services firm? In an otherwise sluggish job market, there's one city firm that seems to be on an aggressive hiring spree these days: CallHealth Services Pvt Ltd. Right from marketing and finance executives to doctors, nurses and nutritionists, to even administrative and technical support staff, this medical service provider, registered in November 2013, appears to be recruiting employees by the dozen every month. Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao to add 5 new faces in cabinet Chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is likely to induct five to six new faces in the first expansion of his council of ministers on Tuesday, December 16. History-sheeter shot dead by friend A rowdy-sheeter was shot dead allegedly by his friend at Gunnampally village of Dwaraka Tirumala mandal in West Godavari district after a fight in a liquor shop. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cops turn ticket delivery boys for 'Lingaa' release Chennai police weren’t on their regular beats on Thursday, the day the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Lingaa’ released in theatres. Laptops go missing on omnibuses, Hyderabad, Bengaluru travellers targeted Laptops are going missing with disturbing regularity on interstate buses, with as many as 12 cases reported to the Koyambedu police in two months. Man gets 10-year RI for raping minor A city court on Friday sentenced a 24-year-old man to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad youth gives breathing space to space Those who saw Hollywood blockbuster Gravity will remember the damage space debris accumulated over decades can cause, putting billion-dollar space projects in jeopardy. Obesity's sweet tooth biting more kids in state Neha Parmar never looked her age, because of the extra pounds the minor girl carried around her. Hiss and her: Snake girl tale A lizard used to scare her, but she now handles four-foot monitor lizards.She went down an 80-foot well and rescued an eight-foot python. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Board extends last date for exam centre list Madhyamik Siksha Parishad (UP Board) has extended the last date of submission of examination centre list by December 15 after around half-a-dozen divisions failed to submit it within the given deadline of November 30. Traders shut shops in protest against attack on former MP Trader community, on Thursday, closed their business establishments and shops including nursing homes, petrol pumps and chemist shops in protest against the recent assault on their leader and former MP Banwari Lal Kanchal in Lucknow. Work on technology to help paralytics Imagine a device which can help paralysis patients perform simple tasks like eating, switching on electrical appliances or operating a computer. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Awareness drive on Ponzi to go on AIR The Odisha police have decided to sensitize people about fraud non-banking financial companies via films and audio messages. The Crime Branch (CB) has decided to rope in All India Radio to spread awareness among tribals in their dialects. Chak De moment awaits India at Kalinga stadium The two hockey teams will clash against each other at the high-voltage Champions Trophy semi-final at the Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. Separate infra body for MSMEs To provide infrastructure to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in a timebound and transparent manner, the state government has decided to develop a separate entity in line with Idco. The new entity would be known as MSMEIdco, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Radiation tests will be conducted for every mobile tower: MP minister The Madhya Pradesh government has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to test each and every mobile phone tower in the state for radiation Ruckus in MP assembly over death of tribal girls in boarding schools The call attention motion was raised by Congress MLA from Kukshi seat Surendra Singh Baghel who claimed that several unpleasant incidents have occurred in the tribal girls boarding schools in Dhar district after which students are feeling unsafe. Minister Mahdele reviews activities of fisheries federation Fisheries development minister Kusum Mahdele has directed officials to achieve targets of fisheries projects within time-limit. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU student uses mobile to cheat, held A 23-year old law student, Randeep, was arrested for using his mobile phone for cheating during the annual examination in Panjab University. After 14 years, Congress to see new reign The Congress would witness a change of guard at the helm after 14 years. Surgery fiasco: Captain Amarinder Singh demands police action Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha, Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday said that a criminal case should be registered against those responsible for the botched-up eye surgeries that led to several people losing their eyesight. More Chandigarh News»

		To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here	Other Newsletters from TOI : Top Headlines | Tech | Entertainment | Movie Reviews | Life & Style