News Digest: 2004 Tsunami triggered a wave of dubious NGOs

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, January 09, 2015
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		India
		2004 Tsunami triggered a wave of dubious NGOs The 2004 tsunami resulted in many voluntary organizations from across the globe setting up base in Tamil Nadu. Law panel for changes in maintenance provision The law commission has recommended amendments in the Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act. Governor's rule imminent in J&K J&K governor N N Vohra has sent a report to the Centre conveying a “political deadlock” in the state in the wake of failure of any party or political formation to cobble the numbers to form the next govt. More India News»

		Business
		Auction shocker: Mobile tariffs may go up on aggressive bids Mobile and data tariffs may get dearer in the coming months as a high-pitched bidding war among debt-laden telecom operators —expected in the upcoming spectrum auctions in February— will force a revision of rates to make up for the fresh investments. Growth deceleration has bottomed out: Arun Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Thursday that emerging trends indicated that the growth deceleration in India has bottomed-out. Developing countries to benefit from oil price slump: World Bank Gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth, a World Bank Group analysis of the oil price decline showed on Thursday. More Business News»

		Environment
		After 21 years of SC monitoring, Yamuna still stinks like a sewer Central Pollution Control Board on Thursday told the Supreme Court why the Yamuna in its 22-km course through Delhi mostly stinks like a sewer drain – as against the norm of 5,000 MPN coliform per 100 ml of water, Yamuna water in Delhi had between 4 lakh to 16 crore coliform per 100 ml. Don't pollute Ganga: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday made a public appeal to not pollute the Ganga river while calling for a "time-bound, swift action and single-minded focus to ensure it is made pollution-free". Gadkari promises digitalized, eco-friendly roadways Union minister for road transport and highways and shipping Nitin Gadkari has promised the digitalization of the roadways and to make it more eco-friendly for the citizens. More Environment News»

		World
		Egypt sets parliamentary poll dates as Sisi cements grip Egypt said Thursday it is to hold parliamentary elections from March 21 but analysts said the new legislature will offer no meaningful opposition to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's iron-fisted rule. Polling in Sri Lanka peaceful, voter turnout may cross 70% Sri Lanka’s presidential election on January 8 was largely peaceful, barring minor incidents of violence and malpractices. The election commission is yet to release the official data of polled votes, but senior officials say the polling percentage could cross 70%. Bangla opposition vows to go on with protests, 3 dead Bangladesh opposition vowed to continue its nationwide blockade as three more people were killed in the violence after the first anniversary of the controversial polls, raising uncertainty over the annual Muslim congregation, said to be the second largest after Haj, scheduled to begin on Friday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Mohit Raina and Mouni Roy are very much together Grapevine had it that all was not well between TV actors Mohit Raina and Mouni Roy, who have been dating each other. 7 Bollywood films we wish had a different ending We look at seven Bollywood films we wish had a different ending. Arjun Kapoor-Sonakshi Sinha set to show their Tevar The year’s line-up of big-ticket films kicks off with Boney Kapoor’s Tevar, which has the novel pairing of Arjun Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New nanowire clothes can help keep you warm Scientists have developed a novel nanowire coating for clothes that can both generate heat and trap the heat from our bodies better than regular clothes. It's official: Music does bind mankind The 19th century writer Henry Wadsworth Longfellow called music the “universal language of mankind” and now there may be scientific proof he was right. Anger may indicate good health in a few cultures Anger may actually be linked with better, not worse, health in certain cultures — contrary to the popular belief of West, a study suggests. More Science News»

		Sports
		Novak Djokovic shocked by Ivo Karlovic in Qatar Open World number one Novak Djokovic was buried by 21 aces as big-serving Ivo Karlovic clinched a 6-7 (2/7), 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 victory to reach Qatar Open semifinals. Australia strike early, India 407/7 at lunch on Day 4 India lost skipper Virat Kohli (147) in the morning session before reaching 407/7 at lunch on the Day 4 of the fourth and final Test against Australia at SCG. Rusty Roger Federer scrapes through to win season debut Roger Federer avoided an embarrassing start to the season when he dug himself out of trouble to beat John Millman 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at Brisbane International. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung expects first annual profit fall in 3 years Samsung has said its fourth-quarter profit likely fell 37.4%, confirming expectations for its first year of profit decline since 2011. Wipro wins $450 million deal from ABB Wipro and HCL Technologies have rung in the New Year with multi-million dollar deals. 15 top gadgets launched this week CES 2015 is already underway and as always, it's the most exciting platform for new product announcements, innovations and tech startups. Here are some of the most exciting new launches and announments from the world's largest tech show. More Technology News»

		Education
		Announcement of IIM at Bodh Gaya ends uncertainty  State education minister Brishen Patel’s announcement on Wednesday that an IIM will come up in Gaya has ended the seven-month-long uncertainty and brought cheers to Gayaites.  IIM gets going but law school, IIIT for Nagpur still on paper Even though union and state government acted with alacrity to clear IIM in Nagpur, two other national level institutes already sanctioned for the city continue to languish, thanks to the apathy of Maharashtra government, city-based academicians said. UGC asks varisities to expedite semesterisation UGC has asked all universities to take "quick action" towards semesterisation of course curricula and grading system against the backdrop of states agreeing to adopt choice based credit programme in colleges and universities from the coming academic session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ex-Mhada babu's Rs 143cr assets attached hief minister Devendra Fadnavis has cleared the anti-corruption bureau's (ACB) proposal to attach properties of eight public servants facing corruption charges. Fire kills mentally ill woman locked at home in Mumbai A 26-year-old me8n8tally challenged woman was burned alive in a fire that broke out in her second-floor home in Undiriya Street, Bhendi Ba8zar, on Thursday. HC allows RInfra to double fares of Mumbai Metro The Bombay high court on Thursday gave its go-ahead to Reliance Infrastructure-led Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) to charge fares in the range of Rs10-40 for Mumbai Metro’s Versova-Andheri-Ghatkopar route. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		List of trains delayed, cancelled due to fog Temperatures in Delhi have plummeted to new lows, bringing normal life to a halt and disrupting travel with 119 passenger trains cancelled on Friday. Delhi to be free of diesel generator sets in 2 years: Piyush Goyal Power and coal minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said consumers in Delhi would be able to get rid of diesel generator sets as the national capital would have surplus power in two years. After 21 years of SC monitoring, Yamuna still stinks like a sewer Central Pollution Control Board on Thursday told the Supreme Court why the Yamuna in its 22-km course through Delhi mostly stinks like a sewer drain – as against the norm of 5,000 MPN coliform per 100 ml of water, Yamuna water in Delhi had between 4 lakh to 16 crore coliform per 100 ml. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Guv: Allow Lokayukta to prosecute on its own Expressing concern over the Lokayukta being reduced to an administrative machinery, governor Vajubhai Vala on Thursday said it should be given the power to prosecute the corrupt on its own rather than waiting for the government's sanction to proceed against corrupt public servants. SCs want confidentiality during caste census Many communities coming under the SC category have sought confidentiality during the socio-economic caste census to be undertaken by the government from April 11-30. Karnataka sees dip in farmer suicides in five years Farmer suicides have been on the rise in neighbouring Maharashtra and Telangana. But Karnataka appears to be bucking the trend, with the number of cases showing a sharp decline over the past five years. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		TRS MP Kavitha down with swine flu Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao daughter and MP, K Kavitha, has reportedly tested positive for swine flu. 16 rogue engineering colleges booked Intensifying its crackdown on rogue engineering colleges, the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU) has lodged police complaints against 16 institutions for cheating students and parents. Two Inter students killed in mishap A fun car ride by eight intermediate students in Old City ended in a tragedy when two of them lost their lives in a mishap that took place in the wee hours of Thursday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Now, sign language gets an illustrated dictionary Of all the languages around, it is perhaps 'signing' that is the greatest leveller. For even though sign languages vary across countries and cultures (there are reportedly over 400 of them), there are certain gestures that have currency across linguistic domains. Signs for question, love, children for examples are similar across sign languages. '300 missing kids traced in Kanchi in 10 yrs' The Kancheepuram police on Thursday claimed to have traced more than 300 missing children and united them with their parents in the last 10 years. BJP breaches AIADMK citadel, 200 join party After BJP president Amit Shah breached the Dravidian citadel on December 21 by welcoming senior DMK leader D Napolean into the party, the saffron party appears to be gaining more traction by luring ruling AIADMK cadres. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		He used broom to clean up his native Unjha Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave the example of Ramji Patel as a model of what a nonresident Indian can do for the welfare of his place of origin. 'UK to set up trade centre in Ahmedabad' The UK will soon set up a trade centre in Ahmedabad to strengthen business relations between Gujarat and the UK. NRI Canadian MP to get global visionary award A Punjabi Hindu as he describes himself, Gujaratispeaking Canadian MP Deepak Obhrai is in Ahmedabad after 50 years. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		TGT, revenue inspector exams on same day irks aspirants Aspirants preparing for competitive exams on Wednesday demanded rescheduling of TGT exam date as it was clashing with revenue inspector exam. Thousands of students have applied for both exams scheduled for January 25. They also decided to fax a letter to governor and chief minister it their demands were not met. Now, get your photo on postal stamp The Department of Post is all set to allow people to have their photograph on postage stamp meant for official use. This facility will be available at the upcoming two-day Allahabad Philatelic Exhibition (Allaphilex-2015) starting this Friday. Khadi shop in every village soon: Rai Khadi and Village Industries Board minister Narad Rai on Wednesday said that research was underway on designer Khadi to make it popular among youngsters. Inaugurating board’s exhibition on Magh Mela campus, he announced that a range of economical khadi products would be launched soon to popularize the fabric among masses. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Minor molested by Sambalpur University prof The head of the post-graduate Department of History of the Sambalpur University, Dr K N Sethi had allegedly molested the girl when she was alone in her house on January 4. Three day festival at Chilika from January 11 The state government will organize Chilika Mahotsav at Satapada from January 11 with an aim to promote Chilika as a major tourist destination and highlight its unique flora and fauna. Technical courses in 30 schools from next year The state has decided to introduce vocational education at the secondary school level from the next academic session. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Domestic help plunges knife in employer, victim battles for life In a first incident in the city, a woman domestic help threw chili powder in eyes of her middle-aged woman employer, plunged a knife into her back, leaving lungs and kidney severely damaged and asked her to part with valuables, on Thursday morning. Keep the colleges campus clean or face action Students, teachers and other staff of government colleges will be punished if they do not keep the campus clean. Go kart competition from January 9 in Bhopal Third edition of Go Karting competition ‘Beat the clock’ will be organised at Go Kart track, Ratibad from Friday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Man alleges wife, her lover set him ablaze; cops differ A man from Ambala Cantonment alleged his wife and her paramour set him on fire while police booked him for attempt to suicide on Wednesday saying he tried to immolate himself over some arguments with his spouse. Karnal dera head asks Haryana CM to shift additional deputy commissioner indicted in inquiry Head of Dera Baba Bhagwan Dass Giri in Nigdhu Pastana near Karnal has asked government that officials named in the special investigation team report as "required to be arrested" were still in key positions in the district and were hampering investigation. Shimla's Nikita is Winter Queen-2015 Suresh Sharma | Aiming for Miss India and Miss World titles, Nikita Sharma from Shimla won the Winter Queen-2015 title during the winter carnival being held in Manali. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Army needs 4 lakh balaclavas, 2 lakh boots

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, January 08, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Army needs 4 lakh balaclavas, 2 lakh boots Air Marshal PP Reddy, chief of Integrated Defence Staff, on Monday said India needs to be prepared for war on both fronts, China and Pakistan. But how equipped are our soldiers in high-altitude regions? Reciting Kabir, Satyarthi dedicates his Nobel medal to nation Child rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi recited a couplet by Kabir, the medieval saint-poet, as he dedicated his Nobel medal to the people of India by presenting it to President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday. Shimla's Nikita is Winter Queen Aiming for Miss India and Miss World titles, Nikita Sharma from Shimla won the Winter Queen-2015 title during the winter carnival being held in Manali. More India News»

		Business
		Iran seeks leeway to spend oil dues Iran has sought more flexibility in using an estimated $6 billion in accumulated oil payments from India to buy “non-sanctioned” items — beyond “humanitarian goods” — from third countries as sliding crude prices begin to pinch. Offline stores offer e-commerce experience How would you like it if you could go to a garment store, stand before a screen there, and see how you would look in one of the dresses displayed on a poster without trying it out? Ford to pilot car-sharing project in Bengaluru Ford will pilot a share-car project in Bengaluru in association with self-drive car rental company Zoomcar. More Business News»

		Environment
		Don't pollute Ganga: PM Narendra Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday made a public appeal to not pollute the Ganga river while calling for a "time-bound, swift action and single-minded focus to ensure it is made pollution-free". Gadkari promises digitalized, eco-friendly roadways Union minister for road transport and highways and shipping Nitin Gadkari has promised the digitalization of the roadways and to make it more eco-friendly for the citizens. 'Fears of man-made global warming exaggerated' Two of three scientists at a session on climate change and society at the Indian Science Congress on Tuesday felt fears of man-made global warming were greatly exaggerated. More Environment News»

		World
		Car bomb kills 37 at Yemen police academy A car bomb tore through dozens of Yemenis lined up at a police academy in Sanaa Wednesday, leaving 37 dead in the latest attack to highlight the country's growing instability. Ebola fight has coordination problem, says new UN mission chief he three west African countries worst hit by the Ebola epidemic should be leading the response against the killer virus, the UN's new mission chief on the disease said Wednesday, condemning "a problem of coordination" in the fightback. Voting begins in Sri Lanka's presidential election Sri Lankans began voting Thursday in a tightly fought presidential election, with incumbent Mahinda Rajapakse seeking an unprecedented third term in office. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Baby: Esha Gupta's special song in the film Baby was meant to be a unique film with no songs. However, the makers decided to add a title track that pays an ode to the attitude of its characters. Big B: I am open to working with Rekha At the trailer launch of his much anticipated film ‘Shamitabh’, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan said he will not rule out the possibility of working with the veteran actress Rekha in future films Amitabh Bachchan: No drinking, no smoking Like me, I am sure there are many Indians who wonder what Mr Bachchan must be like inside his own house. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Want to forget a break-up? Think more about it Scientists have found an unexpected way to recover from a break-up: dwelling on it. Smart cycle alerts owner when stolen The world’s first ever bicycle that notifies its owner when it is stolen and also records on a daily basis the speed, route, incline and calories burnt of ev-ery single bike trip has arrived. 'Glowing' breakthrough in cancer fight It’s a breakthrough in cancer care — make cancer cells glow inside the body and hit them hard. Researchers at the Oregon State University have developed a new way to selectively insert compounds into such cells — a system that will help surgeons identify malignant tissues and then, in combination with phototherapy, kill any remaining cancer cells after a tumour is removed. More Science News»

		Sports
		Luis Enrique future hinging on healing Messi rift Senior Barca members met with Messi to discuss his dissatisfaction with coach Enrique, hoping to prevent their bust-up undermining the club's bid for trophies. Novak Djokovic eases into Qatar Open quarterfinals Top seed Novak Djokovic moved his Qatar Open debut into the quarterfinals with a 6-2, 6-1 defeat of Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine on Wednesday. Yuvraj is not someone who will melt like snow: Yograj Yograj Singh said the development has not affected Yuvraj's spirits as he is a tough guy who does not melt like snow and exuded confidence that he will bounce back soon. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi may dump its 'online-only' strategy Xiaomi said it could sell more models in Indian stores while pursuing its primarily online-only strategy. HCL rewards top performers with foreign trip, Mercedes HRD experts feel the novelty of being given a luxury car or an all-expenses-paid holiday as a token of appreciation strikes a deeper chord than increased remuneration. 15 top gadgets launched this week CES 2015 is already underway and as always, it's the most exciting platform for new product announcements, innovations and tech startups. Here are some of the most exciting new launches and announments from the world's largest tech show. More Technology News»

		Education
		New IIMs grapple with teething trouble The Indian Institute of Management-Ranchi was established in 2010, along with five other IIMs, raising the hopes of lakhs of students aspiring to study in premier institutions. Four years later the institute functions out of two floors of a building, with no permanent campus. IIM-Bangalore hikes fees by 10% The most-coveted management course in the country just got costlier. IIM-Bangalore has increased the fees for its flagship post-graduate programme (PGP) from Rs 17 lakh to Rs 18.7 lakh. With this, IIM-B will remain the costliest among its premier sister institutions. Decks cleared for IIM in Bodh Gaya: Bihar minister After months of tussle between the Centre and the state government over a suitable site, the stage is set for the setting up of an Indian Institute of Management in Bodh Gaya. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ex-Wimbledon champion is marathon ambassador With 10 days left for the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon (SCMM), the organizers announced that former Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli will be the International Event Ambassador. Over 40,000 are expected to participate in the 12th edition of SCMM to be held on January 18. Coast guard worried about threat posed by trawlers In the wake of the December 31 operation in which a terror boat was intercepted on the outskirts of Porbunder in Gujarat, senior officials of the Indian Coast Guard western region met chief secretary Swadheen Kshatriya to discuss issues concerning coastal security. Security up after 'ISIS terror alert' in airport men's toilet Security at the city airport was beefed up on Wednesday, a day after a ‘terror strike’alert was found scribbled on a wall in the men’s toilet at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA). More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		DDA stumbles upon another 1,500 acres it didn't know about Less than two months after an internal survey revealed that the Delhi Development Authority was sitting on undeveloped land roughly the size of Lutyens' Delhi, the authority has discovered more such 'goldmines' in the capital. He is the devil who raped me: Survivor in cab case The cab driver, who allegedly raped a 27-year-old woman executive in December last year, was identified by the woman at Tis Hazari Courts Complex where she had gone to record her statement. Thak-thak gang member arrested A member of the thak-thak gang was arrested from Tolstoy Marg in the Barakhamba area on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Scared kids wailed as mob ran riot in Bengaluru As mob fury took over Hale Guddadahalli, a nightmare reigned in the school at the centre of the unrest, following alleged sexual harassment of a class 2 girl. The school has 900 boys and girls on its rolls, studying in classes 1 to 10. Land activists demand action against D K Shivakumar Freedom fighter H S Doreswamy and former land taskforce chief AT Ramaswamy on Wednesday staged a protest at Vidhana Soudha seeking action against energy minister D K Shivakumar in the alleged multi-crore Shanthinagar housing society scam. BMTC slashes fares by token Rs 1 When the long-awaited and much-talked about reduction in bus fares was announced on Wednesday, it came not with a bang, but with a whimper. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AI Vij-Delhi flight from Jan 15 In a Sankranti gift to the state capital region, Air India will launch a direct flight service between Vijayawada and Delhi on January 15. Three killed as 75-feet chariot collapses Three youths were killed when a chariot that was being decorated with lights caved in at Nuzendla village of Guntur district on Wednesday. No Aadhaar, no benefits: Naidu AP chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday asked district collectors to ensure 100% enrolment of Aadhaar in the state. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		For this 87-year-old, bringing epics to lay readers is a passion It was because of his love for “Silapaddikaram” that this retired professor erected a sculpture of Kannagi (the central character in the epic) near Pammal a year ago. Foresters step up chop down of invasive plant types in TN The forest department has intensified its efforts to eradicate invasive plant species that pose a threat to native varieties and the natural ecosystem of protected areas such as wildlife and bird sanctuaries as well as elephant and tiger reserves. Coal India worker's strike will not affect Tamil Nadu thermal plants, say officials Tamil Nadu will remain unaffected by the indefinite strike called by workers of Coal India as the thermal plants owned by the state had enough coal stocks to generate power. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Marine Task Force deployed along Gujarat coastline The Gujarat police has deployed, for the first time, 170 commandos of the newly-formed Marine Task Force along the 1,600 km coastline of the State. HC judge declines to hear Narayan Sai's bail plea Justice JB Pardiwala of the Gujarat high court on Wednesday recused himself from hearing the bail application of Asaram’s son, Narayan Sai, in connection with a rape case lodged against him in 2013. Former Gujarat University VC Vasani is dead Noted educationist and former vice-chancellor of Gujarat University, N V Vasani, passed away on Wednesday. He was 75. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		TGT, revenue inspector exams on same day irks aspirants Aspirants preparing for competitive exams on Wednesday demanded rescheduling of TGT exam date as it was clashing with revenue inspector exam. Thousands of students have applied for both exams scheduled for January 25. They also decided to fax a letter to governor and chief minister it their demands were not met. Now, get your photo on postal stamp The Department of Post is all set to allow people to have their photograph on postage stamp meant for official use. This facility will be available at the upcoming two-day Allahabad Philatelic Exhibition (Allaphilex-2015) starting this Friday. Khadi shop in every village soon: Rai Khadi and Village Industries Board minister Narad Rai on Wednesday said that research was underway on designer Khadi to make it popular among youngsters. Inaugurating board’s exhibition on Magh Mela campus, he announced that a range of economical khadi products would be launched soon to popularize the fabric among masses. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Think I can look beyond the disappointment: Satish Ganesh not worried of missing century after team reaches good position at the end of third day Odisha fall like tenpins Hosts trail Vidarbha by 103 runs as 15 wickets fall on third day BJP replays scams tape, calls for regime change BJP on Tuesday limited its much awaited 'charge-sheet' against the Naveen Patnaik government to the chit fund, land and mining scams while calling for a regime change in the state at the widely publicized 'Mahasangram' rally addressed by party president Amit Shah. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Show cause notice to officer for not attesting marksheets School education minister Paras Jain made a surprise inspection of state open school on Wednesday. In a fit of anger, woman climbs parapet and jumps to death A woman, who fell down from balcony of her flat on fourth floor in Arera Colony on January 5 died in a hospital a day later. Schoolboy chokes to death imitating stunt from cartoon series in Gwalior A 9-year-old boy choked to death apparently trying to imitate a suicide scene shown in a television programme at Gwalior district in Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Cross-border buses to terminate at Wagah now The Pakistan government has decided to terminate cross-border buses from India at the Wagah border on its side instead of allowing them to travel to their destinations - Lahore and Nanakana Sahib. Winter chill claims 3 lives in Haryana Two persons were killed and three critically injured in a road accident after a car and tractor-trailer laden with sugarcane collided head-on at Ladwa town of Kurukshetra district on Wednesday. Delhi assembly polls: Haryana BJP men to take charge of 11 segments Haryana BJP has decided to take charge of the 11 assembly constituencies of Delhi for its assembly elections, which are expected to be announced shortly. More Chandigarh News»

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